Design-Build Transforms An Old Auto Dealership Into An Energy-Efficient Retail Showroom
Success is a good thing, but it comes with its own demands. In the case of Jay’s Power Center in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the need for expanded space to showcase popular products and expert services led to a renovation project touted today as a boon to the local marketplace.
Friede & Associates was pleased to work with Jay’s Power Center to transform a one-time auto dealership into a larger, more efficient, and vastly more eye-catching retail showroom and service center.
Jay's Power Center carries a diverse product line of recreational and outdoor power equipment, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, motorcycles, snowblowers, lawnmowers, boats, and associated work/sporting apparel.
The reconstruction project included a new 9,300-square-foot showroom and a completely renovated 6,000-square-foot service and repair center. Demolition of the former 7,000-square-foot auto showroom kicked off the renovation. That allowed for the construction of a spacious pre-engineered metal building with a layout that accommodates the display of nearly all of Jay’s products. A black-backed insulation system was chosen and all exposed HVAC ductwork was painted a matching black to focus shoppers' attention on showroom products. Oversized glass entry doors were added to allow for simple and easy movement of products onto and off the showroom floor.
A highlight of the new two-story entry is a showcase window above the entry where ATVs and motorcycles enjoy the dramatic display. In fact, the addition of floodlighting has created an attractive night time billboard for the thousands of auto travelers who pass by the site each night. To support the company’s brand, the building’s design plan featured signage on each of the two front corners. Custom-ordered trim and flashing were also installed to sync with Jay's corporate colors and to provide an aesthetically pleasing accent band on the building’s exterior.
Inside, interior and floor finishes were coordinated with representatives of major product distributors to create sales "pods" for the Slingshot Cycles, Polaris snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, helmets, apparel, and other items. Defined product areas allowed for the creation of main walkways and areas with marketing impact.
In tandem with the new showroom, the service center received an extensive makeover. In addition to the removal and replacement of the metal wall panels and insulation, the roof work included a new metal structure to eliminate a pre-existing internal drain. Integration of glass and glazing design elements coordinate with the look of the new showroom.
The design/build team of Friede & Associates and Architectural Design Concepts, Inc. (ADCI) selected Metallic Building Company's pre-engineered systems to ensure that both the new structure and the renovated service facility would be as energy-efficient and long-lasting as possible. And since design/build saves significant time and money on a project, we were able to meet our client's needs.
"Friede & Associates exemplified professionalism with our building project. We put together a very tight construction deadline and they were able to keep all subcontractors on task and met our goals while maintaining the budget we established," noted owner, Jay Mittelstaedt.
Our client wasn't the only one impressed by this project—it received two prestigious awards: The 2015 Metallic Building Company Design-Build Excellence Award and The 2015 ABC Projects of Distinction Gold Award.
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