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The Willow Tree Center – New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin
Architect: Zimmerman Architectural Studios
Duration: 10 Months
Scope: 360,000 Square Feet
Berghammer recently completed the construction of The Willow Tree Center. The facility, owned by Willow Tree Development and designed by Zimmerman Architectural Studios, is a 360,000 square foot distribution facility that will house the world headquarters, call center, information technology center, distribution, and fulfillment center of the online costume retailer and supplier, BuySeasons, Inc.
Working closely with the City of New Berlin, this new facility is built with “green” building concepts, which include a number of best management practices. Beginning in the preconstruction stage, LEED standards were incorporated in the building design which integrates measures that will reduce operating costs and increase the quality of life for BuySeasons’ employees. For example, high efficient fluorescent light fixtures, controlled by motion sensors, were used at the warehouse area to dramatically improve lighting efficiencies. 80/20 direct fired HVAC units also provide a slight positive pressure to the space to prevent cold air infiltration and achieve nearly 100% heating efficiency within the space. In addition, by drawing irrigation water from the retention pond, potable water for the irrigation system was eliminated and water usage was reduced by more than 50%.
Founded in 1999 as an Internet specialty retailer, BuySeasons’ flagship brand, BuyCostumes.com, is the leading online-only retailer of costumes and accessories. BuySeasons offers one of the largest assortments of costumes and party supplies for adults and children at any single location – online or offline. In addition, BuySeasons operates a private-label drop ship program for other Internet retailers looking to penetrate the fast growing costume and party supplies markets. BuySeasons, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (LINTA).
Coleman Cable – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Coleman Cable, Inc, a manufacturer of wire and cable products, servicing the electrical, electronic and automotive markets, is moving into the 500,000 square foot LakeView XI building. The original LakeView XI speculative building, located in Pleasant Prairie, was completed in December 2007. Coleman Cable, inc. will occupy the entire building. Berghammer has been selected by CenterPoint Properties to build-out the space including 15,000 square feet of office space and 485,000 square feet of industrial space. This construction project, designed by Partners In Design Architects, began in February and will be completed in April 2008.
Christ Church – Mequon, Wisconsin
Berghammer Construction has been selected by Christ Church to build their new worship facility. The 27,700 square foot facility has been designed by Gone Virtual Studios in Lubbock, Texas. The new worship facility will be located at the southeast corner of Bonniwell Road and Port Washington Road in Mequon. The church will be constructed to achieve a lodge effect. In addition to serving as a new worship space, the facility will include classrooms and other community amenities. Construction will begin April and is scheduled to be completed in February of 2009.
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