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LAND ROVER ROCKLIN
ROCKLIN, CALIFORNIA
The design of this 12,500 square-foot facility was conceived to complement the brand image and character of Land Rover products. Set amid mature California oak trees, the center showcases the four-wheel drive expertise of Land Rover with the use of durable building materials, rustic landscaping and site materials. The facility, which is located just east of Sacramento, was designed for high freeway visibility on one side and sensitivity to the surrounding neighborhood on the other, while adhering to corporate design standards. The Concrete masonry block used in the design of the service area is visible to the Reno/Sacramento/San Francisco corridor.
Concrete masonry block units were used to build the 24-foot high walls for the spacious and well-lit garage and parts department, which is used to service the large vehicles. The bold texture afforded by the split-face units was integrated into the design and improved upon the company’s national corporate design standards. Concrete masonry block was chosen for its durability, the speed and ease of construction, and the material’s inherent beauty.
The exterior design features 8-inch standard split-face units in three integral colors - charcoal, gray and red-brown - laid in a unique horizontal pattern. The exterior has been treated with a clear waterproof sealer. The interior of the concrete masonry block wall in the vehicle service area has been simply painted to provide an easily maintained and cleanable surface. Large windows and clear glass overhead, along with glass roll up doors provide natural light for this state-of-the-art computerized service area. The result is the transformation of an often overlooked part of the building into an asset of utility and beauty.
ARCHITECT:
murakami/Nelson
100
Filbert Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Michael
Murakami, AIA
Principal
Kevin
Chang
Job Captain/Designer
Steve
Beizer
Land Rover Centre Facility
Coordinator
Steven
Shower, PE
Construction Manager
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
GKO
and Associates
Structural Engineer
OWNER:
Rick
Niello
The Niello Company
