Less than 3 years after completing construction on the original building, we began design on this addition and renovation. In addition to adding more space, it was also decided to relocate the building entrance to better address the facility's parking.
Seen here, the new, deeply recessed entrance flanked by the office areas on either side created a landscaped garden to the left.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
Seen grayed out in the photo is the original Phase 1 building and in color the new addition along with the "connecting" entrance. Themes present in the exterior shell design of the original building were brought forward into the new.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
Much attention was given to the grounds and landscape design. This was partially a carry-over from re-zoning issues during Phase 1, but it was mostly due to the positive feedback and improved productivity real- ized by the employees.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
Seen here is a view of the building from the storm water detention area. It isn't everyday that this much attention is paid to the appearance of this mun- dane necessity.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
In conjunction with additional emphasis placed on the grounds, an outdoor break area was created. The garden wall was specially detailed to add interest behind the landscaping (once mature).
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
During the time between completing Phase 1 and beginning this project, Guardian had purchased the original building from the developer. Now that they were owner and occupant, we could tailor the design to their identity. Guardian Glass is known all over the world in construction and we chose to focus on this in the lobby. Therefore, the walls of the lobby were designed and constructed using a storefront window sys- tem. We merely inserted different materials to infill the pieces. Their glass was a major component, as well as laser etching their logo onto one of the panes
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
Another image of the lobby showing the custom designed reception desk. The mixture of materials included glass, slate, wood and fabric wall panels.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
This image shows the space connecting the new building to the existing along with the exit to the lobby on the right.
Client: Guardian Building Products
Location: Greenville, SC
Scope: 42,000 sf Addition and Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Cost: Withheld
As in the existing building, the few offices required were located along the perimeter walls and built using interior storefront and glass. This time around, however, even the common walls between offices are glass.
