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Airstream of Tampa

Airstream of Tampa

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Cuhaci Peterson worked with Airstream of Tampa, now a part of Thor Industries, Inc., to deliver a state-of-the-art facility to showcase its powerful brand which opened its doors in 2018.

The facility, “World’s Largest Airstream Dealership” located in Dover, Florida (near Lakeland and in between Orlando and Tampa), was designed with a subtle nod to the iconic shiny aluminum shell of the Airstream itself, but with classic and sharp contemporary lines. Visitors of the facility will find all makes and models of Airstream as well as a complete museum-like display of Airstream history and a gift shop. In addition, visitors will see a 360-degree movie theater where guests are immersed into a guided tour of the manufacturer’s production facility in Jackson Center, Ohio.

The unique experience offers enthusiasts a behind the scenes look at actual employees assembling Airstreams as well as a shell model on site to show how their products are made. Airstream of Tampa was named 2022 top overall U.S. Airstream dealership, with the highest sales for towable and motorized combined at an individual location as well as the #1 Airstream dealership in the world from 2020-21. These legendary travel trailers and touring coaches have been on the roads more than 90 years and chances are, you’ve seen them many times in your travels.

Project Key Facts
Expertise

Industrial

Client

Thor Industries, Inc.

Hoshizaki Southeastern Distribution Center

Hoshizaki Southeastern Distribution Center

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The Cuhaci Peterson team provided architectural and engineering services for the Hoshizaki Southeastern Distribution Center, located in Orlando, Florida near the Orlando International Airport.

Hoshizaki America, Inc. is a large-scale manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage equipment known for its quality, innovation and reliability. Hoshizaki’s main products include commercial ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and beer dispensers, as well as a variety of other commercial kitchen equipment. Their commercial kitchen equipment has gained a leading domestic share, and their popular ice machines have the highest market share worldwide.

Project Key Facts
Expertise

Industrial

Client

Hoshizaki America, Inc.

Leadership

Bryon McCarthy

Hoshizaki Distribution Center

Hoshizaki and Cuhaci Peterson share numerous mutual clients and both firms have a mission to positively impact the communities in which we live and the lives we influence.

The firm also contributes to food preservation and sanitation in a wide range of applications, from restaurants, supermarkets and offices to agriculture and fisheries. The distribution center spans 21,000-square-feet of warehouse area and 4,000-square-feet of office space. This opportunity was surfaced via a local developer, specializing in industrial parks, who provided a lead for a request for proposal (RFP). Cuhaci Peterson was able to win this project and delivered the project on time, receiving positive feedback from company ownership.

Project Highlights

Concept Design

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Construction Administration

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Construction Documents

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Design Development

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Project Management

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Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering

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Permitting Services

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Gramercy Property Trust

Gramercy Property Trust

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Located in one of Orlando’s core industrial parks, this project for Gramercy Property Trust is just one of the many industrial projects under Cuhaci Peterson's belt.

The project is a concrete tilt-wall construction project with just over 50,000 square feet. CP’s engineers designed a special foundation for a motion system which tests equipment by simulating certain types of conditions through vibration and movement. The tenant required special consideration for large flight simulators to be installed. The building design accounted for the simulator’s dynamics and clearances. Foundations were developed to anchor the simulators while being isolated from the building. Additionally, fully removeable concrete panels were used on one side of the building to allow for future expansion plans.

Project Key Facts
Expertise

Industrial

Client

Gramercy Property Trust

Leadership

Bryon McCarthy

Kuser Road Developments

Kuser Road Developments

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Cuhaci Peterson provided an efficient solution for Kuser Road Developments by designing a unique moment frame to stabilize the warehouse.

This precast warehouse required specialized structural modifications (including cross-bracing) and post-construction documentation to meet tenant design specifications. Special provisions were required for the substantial building length. The structure was for a 900-foot long insulated concrete and steel framed building structure. CP coordinated with the owner and contractor during design allowing the building to be fine-tuned to current market conditions to deliver an optimal design.

Project Key Facts
Expertise

Industrial

Client

Kuser Road Developments, LLC

Leadership

Bryon McCarthy

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz USA

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Synonymous with quality and efficiency, when Mercedes-Benz needed to integrate multiple distinct business units into one cohesive space, they turned to the experts at Cuhaci Peterson.

From an original scope to relocate a Mercedes-Benz regional Parts Distribution Center, into an existing 415,000 square foot building, this project evolved into the designing of a state-of-the-art multi-use space, housing four distinct business units. Integrating the Sales Operations Southern Region Office, Quality Evaluation Center, Learning and Performance Center, and a stunning showroom into a warehouse initially only intended to be used for the Parts Distribution Center had challenges due to the specific requirements of each entity. Mercedes-Benz knew that incorporating these national and regional components together into one space would result in operational efficiencies, but this project needed to stick to a tight timeline in order to maintain exceptional service and not disrupt supply chain.

Project Key Facts
Expertise

Industrial

Client

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Leadership

Nathan Griffis

Bryon McCarthy

“Constant communication and unparalleled collaboration were required to fast track the Mercedes Benz project in Jacksonville, FL as the scope was being defined and changed constantly by a variety of end user groups both overseas and domestically while the turnover timeline remained the same. The Elkins and Cuhaci Peterson teams accepted the challenge adopting a “whatever it takes” attitude by both teams to make the owner’s needs a reality.”

Rob Crow, Vice President, Elkins Construction (at time of project)

“We needed to fast track a project in Jacksonville, Florida, which had numerous scope changes from different stakeholders, both here in the U.S. and abroad. Cuhaci Peterson was there for us with constant communication and unparalleled collaboration, accepting any challenge with a can-do mindset, and ultimately making our project needs a reality.”

Willi Goosen, Executive Project Manager, Mercedes-Benz USA (at time of project)

With the addition of more operations, our team quickly identified the need to increase the lease area to include the entire building and build a 19,000 square foot mezzanine that would ultimately house the regional office.

The Challenge

The incorporation of the regional office led to a variety of necessary modifications to the existing structure in order to support the mezzanine and the elevator to access it. Additionally, our team designed and applied innovative solutions to natural lighting and sound-proofing to minimize noise interruptions from the airport. Similar considerations were needed for the other entities as well. An explosion-proof room had to be created, clearance solutions to allow for the additional height of Sprinter vans, and a last-minute addition of an indoor parking area for 100 fleet vehicles were some of the incredible challenges our team expertly executed.

With a rigorous deadline, and a brand that demands excellence in all areas, our team needed to not only approach this project with ingenuity but also with the understanding that Mercedes-Benz was looking to not just move into a new space, but to create something incredible. The integration of all different elements into one shared building required a revolving door of communication between Mercedes-Benz USA, the general contractor, and the Cuhaci Peterson team. But the traditional format of review-feedback-approval would simply not work for this project. To stay on track and meet the deadline, our team needed to implement a new process as slick as the S-class itself!

This project is just one of many industrial facilities in the CP portfolio, but we continue to use this example not only because of the recognizable Mercedes-Benz brand name, but also as an example of how this project highlights how our years of innovative, dynamic, and collaborative problem-solving abilities translate to any market. We chose to innovate, pivot, and adapt, in order to deliver an exceptional end result.

The Solution

The Cuhaci Peterson team knew that with the strict time constraint, we needed to be strategic in every aspect of the project. The first thing to go was the traditional approval process. Every moment was precious and by revamping this process into a more streamlined approach, we felt confident that the deadline would be attainable.

We determined that the best solution would be to adopt a one-room design concept, bringing representatives from all parties around a shared REVIT (building information modeling software) rendering to allow instant feedback on how incorporation of an element would impact surrounding environments. We were able to produce and document elements all within REVIT, which we could then use to present the final construction documents. The implementation of the one-room design allowed us a flawless collaboration between European team members and those of us in the Orlando conference room, shaving precious time off of the otherwise often daunting feedback-approval process.

With a strict deadline to meet, having The motivated client and team made for a dynamic project that was heralded by MBUSA and received an ABC Eagle Award in Construction Award in 2011.

Project Highlights

Expedited Schedule

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Evolving Scope

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Incorporating corporate brand standards into atypical application

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Significant modifications to existing building and site

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Interior design

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Mixed-use

06

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