Early collaboration between Wells and the design team was key to creating a functional and efficient high-performance space for the new Gordon Food Service Home Office in Wyoming, MI. Construction of the prefabricated systems was divided between Wells (architectural) and Kerkstra Precast (structural).

The 384,000 sq ft facility features two rectilinear wings, two and three stories tall, that meet at an angle at a central three-story lobby. The facility’s building system — including columns, inverted tee beams, hollowcore planks, and solid architectural panels — was designed to create 40-foot open bays, adding flexibility to office layouts and promoting greater interaction among employees. The openness was enhanced by the installation of a raised-floor HVAC system, supported by the prefabricated structural framing.