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This project necessitated understanding the value of design on existing conditions and tailoring additions to present buildings.
St. George desired a 40,000 SF addition to keep their ice hockey curriculum in top form amidst other competitive New England private schools.
Dacon was subsequently asked to return and renovate 3 additional floors. Estimated close to cost, $7,000 was returned to the client. Formerly vacant for 5 years, this building became fully leased with Dacon designing the retail block.
OMNIlife Science was forced to relocate due to eminent domain, they sought a space for headquartering offices alongside their R&D technology and related functions. Time was extremely tight with a 4-month deadline.
Structural advantages included side plate steel columns to lighten on-site tonnage, variable refrigerant flow, and high-efficiency HVAC systems to lessen environmental impact while allowing for infinite variability in temperature control.
For 120 years, Gordon has kept restaurants and foodservice organizations in good taste, supplying culinary products and operations expertise.
To maximize views of the natural surroundings, Dacon used full-height glass and spandrel windows.
Expanded office space, a clean, modern aesthetic, and build-out of mezzanine/bar area created communal spaces that reinforced culture.
Sensata Technologies used Dacon's design-build service to complete their new building within 10 months and under budget.
This addition added to the Senior Metal Bellows building consists of a first-floor manufacturing space with a second-story open floor plan for corporate offices, a full-service lunchroom, and an anterior entrance.
The resulting 348,000 SF Gordon Food Service facility entailed 2-story executive offices, a cooler dock, freezer, dry goods storage, 6 pump fuel station, and 45 loading docks. Completion time was only 4 months with $264,000 returned in savings.
This project necessitated understanding the value of design on existing conditions and tailoring additions to present buildings.
