Office & Wine Distribution Building

Northville, MI, USA

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Project Location:
Wayne, Michigan
Project Design Team:Owner: Knysz Management, LLC. - Bloomfield Hills, MichiganArchitect: Dean Kahremanis Architects, LLC - Northville, Michigan- Dean Kahremanis (design team leader)- Noah Resnick & Rohit Mankar (design team)Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture: CIW Engineering - Rossford, OhioStructural Engineering: Robert Darvas Associates - Ann Arbor, MichiganMechanical & Electrical Engineering: Climatek Engineering - Royal Oak, Michigan
Project Size: Area: 15,835 s.f. (new building construction)Construction cost: $1.44 millionConstruction cost: $1.44 millionCompletion: May 2005Completion: May 2005
Project Description:Achieving the ‘impossible’ - The construction cost of theOffice &Wine Distribution Building was accomplished at $93 per squarefoot. Armed with an understanding of our client’s budget and project objectives, and a clear vision and purpose, the project design team worked synergistically to overcome many challenging design and construction obstacles. During the design process, we worked directly with suppliers and contractors, utilizing value engineering feedback to align the design solution towards achievement of our vision. The building was a successful integration of a unique sculptural form and custom architectural detailing, accomplished within a modest construction budget. During the construction phase, we represented our client, skillfully negotiating quality solutions while aligning budgets with the contractor. The substantial cost savings for our client resulted in referse funds used for quality finishes and start-up operation costs. The building was designed to allow for maximum flexibility, including a 6,374 s.f. second floor areas, designed to house a single, or multiple tenant configuration (office or medical).
Study models assist designers to direct and refine the concept
Interior photo of completed building 3-D computer study model to assist in form development
Front entrance & south elevation photo of completed building
East building elevation
South elevation photograph
Enlarged photo of main building entrance
French wine distribution area
Triangular corner photo Centria ribbed metal transition detail - horizontal to vertical orientation
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan