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FRESH PACIFIC
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
This new 11,000 square-foot facility was designed for a rapidly growing produce brokerage firm. The original layout was for 6,000 square feet of office space and 5,000 square feet for rental with the opportunity to grow into the rental space as required. As this building is located in an office/warehouse business park, it took on an “industrial tech” look and feel. The interior layout is organized around the open office sales staff area, which is the heart of the business. The interior scheme is best described as “Japanese Minimalism” with natural wood accents, grided patterns and a subtle monochromatic color scheme.
During preliminary value engineering it was determined due to the building size concrete masonry block exterior walls would be the most cost effective solution to the building envelope. The building is comprised of slab on grade foundation with a combination of smooth and split-face concrete masonry block exterior walls and a panelized roof system. The type of concrete masonry block used for the exterior was chosen to tie into the surrounding industrial neighborhood, while also providing a durable yet very aesthetically pleasing feel. The simple box shape of the building is made more interesting by the introduction of glass block and corrugated sheet metal elements into the building.
ARCHITECT:
S I M Architects
7910
N. Ingram Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
John
Smith
Design Architect
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
Robert
Gravano
A. S. D. I.
Engineer
OWNER:
RLWB Partnership
