The project completely renovated Wheeler Machinery's 45,000-sq-ft office building. Before the renovation, the 30-year-old structure was a dark, unrecognizable box and lacked a visual connection to the company's stability, strength and capabilities, says the submitter. Hughes General Contractors worked closely with Richardson Design Partnership to give the once bland and boring structure an upscale industrial feel. Bold concrete elements were added to the building's exterior. Inside, the design creates a welcoming, open feeling, says the team. The entire interior was gutted, and three floors were reconstructed to create new office space.

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The entire interior was gutted, and three floors were reconstructed to create new office space.

2013 Award Of Merit

Renovation/Restoration Projects

Wheeler Office Renovation

Salt Lake City

Key Players

Owner Wheeler Machinery Co., Salt Lake City

Architect Richardson Design Partnership, Salt Lake City

General Contractor Hughes General Contractors Inc., North Salt Lake, Utah

Structural Engineer BHB Engineers, Salt Lake City

Interior Design Lisman Studio Interior Design, Salt Lake City