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new manufacturing plant, offices and support
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completed: January 2004
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building area:
52,390 s.f. office
145,000 s.f.
manufacturing
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site area: 30.0 acres
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general contractor: DVK Construction, Inc.
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delivery method: design-build
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cost: $12.9 million
Ridgeview Industries website
DVK Construction Inc. website
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Ridgeview
Industries is a world-class manufacturer of metal stampings and assemblies
that had exhausted the expansion possibilities of its existing site. They
took the opportunity to create a new office headquarters and manufacturing
facility free of the encumbrances of the older existing facility. To
accomplish this, A.M.D.G. Architects, in close collaboration with the owner
and general contractor, DVK Construction, designed a new, state-of-the-art
145,000 square foot manufacturing plant with 52,000 square feet of new
office space. The manufacturing environment incorporates much natural light
and was designed to maximize flexibility to include presses, welding and
assembly equipment, as well as shipping and receiving. The large red wall
identifies the entry, directs one to the core of the building and, through
the use of metal, celebrates Ridgeview's primary business. The new facility
was master planned for future expansion of an additional 255,000 square feet
of manufacturing and an additional 50,000 square feet of office.
In designing a new facility, Ridgeview seized the opportunity to craft a
work environment that reinforced their corporate culture. It was important
to Ridgeview Industries that the design would be instrumental in breaking
down barriers between office and manufacturing staff, emphasizing
collaboration and teamwork between all personnel. Thus, the two-story “Town
Square” serves as a central gathering place with amenities for both plant
and office employees. This includes an event room where manufacturing and
engineering teams work together toward constant improvement and quality
control. Also in the Town Square is a shared cafeteria with coffee makers
and casual seating, a company store, a library for education and
entertainment, and product displays. The gym, locker area and exercise room,
along with an outdoor volleyball and picnic area provide opportunities for
recreation and further employee interaction. |
