Tired of working out of leased spaces, a large manufacturer of inspection equipment desired its own manufacturing facility to consolidate more than 600 employees. Gresham Smith built a cross-market, cross-office, collaborative team, with employees from our Corporate + Urban Design, Industrial and Healthcare markets, to create a state-of-the-art space that maximizes the company’s efficiency and product flow while positioning them for future growth.
square-foot office & manufacturing space
employees consolidated
cross-market, cross-office, collaborative team
Designed for Functionality, Flexibility & Collaboration
Accented by clean lines, glass and steel, as well as thoughtful detailing inside and out, the contemporary yet timeless design allows the client to proudly showcase their building, their organization and their product to customers. The new facility elevates the company’s manufacturing capabilities with a much larger production area and first-class training and testing facilities, while providing a more open and collaborative environment for employees.We worked closely with the client to make sure the building infrastructure supported the plant’s various processes, as well as its manufacturing line and storage testing facilities, to augment flow and functionality. Eliminating barriers between departments, our design incorporates open and flexible work areas in both the plant and office that are equipped with technology to support reconfiguration as well as growth. Fostering collaboration, the design allows engineering and office staff to easily access and communicate with plant staff.
Health-Centric Spaces for Mixing & Mingling
Separating the plant and office components during the planning phase created a central courtyard amenity area that actually brings employees together who might not otherwise cross paths. This innovative concept allowed for increased daylighting while creating indoor and outdoor dining spaces that serve as a collaborative social hub.With the migration to a more open and collaborative environment, the new centralized amenities were introduced to increase access to healthy habits and to improve employee engagement and well-being. Amenities include a full-service dining center, a fitness suite, a lounge area and shower rooms with lockers.