1970′s Manufacturing Building Transformed into Modern Work Space

Project Profile: Ingersoll Rand Corporate Headquarters

47,479 Square footagee   |  Davidson, North Carolina

Completed on an accelerated schedule, the transformation of a former 1970s manufacturing building into office space help ease a lack of real estate on Ingersoll Rand’s corporate campus and executive headquarters. The client desired to create a more innovative and collaborative space for the employees that would also allow future spacing flexibility. To stay in live with the client’s corporate mission of safety, comfort, and efficiency, we created an airy, modern space using LEED tenance as a guiding principle.

The proverbial walls came down as the change management piece of the project were as important as the design of the space itself. Much was done on the front end of the schedule to communicate the improvements that were going to be made and that would positively affect the atmosphere of the “pioneers” who were willing to trust the vision of the team for something so different for their Headquarter’s campus.

With the addition of a mezzanine level, ceiling-to-floor windows, a sky light and several other interior additions, this manufacturing space quickly turned into a modern office environment that Ingersoll Rand’s Executives were fighting over.

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Studio Fusion Hires Full-time Graphic Designer

Anna McNinch

Graphic Designer at Studio Fusion featured in “People on the Move” column

As posted in the Charlotte Business Journal on January 6, 2012, Studio Fusion hired Anna McNinch (pictured on left) as their full-time graphic design and marketing specialist. Not only does Anna coordinate and design collateral material materials for several clients, but she also manages all of Studio Fusion’s PR and marketing material.

“Anna has been a great addition to our team, both in terms of personality and abilities.  She brings a fresh

Kelly Steele

perspective and new skill set, which allows us to offer a whole new realm of marketing and graphic services to our clients, and her warmth and positive attitude is a welcome addition to our often chaotic office environment,” says Kelly Steele, Project Manager at Studio Fusion (pictured on right)

People on the Move Column on January 6, 2012 in the Charlotte Business Journal

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Watch out! Jason Newsome is On The Move

Jason Newsome

“People on the Move” featured Jason Newsome as our new Project Manager.

As a Senior Registered Architect and relatively new member to our team, Jason (pictured on left) is responsible for managing the production of all studio projects, including the construction documentation, permitting and construction administration phases.

“Jason is a senior experienced architect that brings a wealth of expertise to our team.  His depth of experience

Ed Hickman

in the housing market brings value to our clients in the early land acquisition stage of the project through the final project close out in construction.  Jason understands a developers challenges and proactively participates with all parties throughout the entire process,” explains Ed Hickman, one of three owners of Studio Fusion, PA (pictured on right)

Jason Newsome, Senior Registered Architect and Project Manager at Studio Fusion

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Studio Fusion Going Greener in 2012

Studio Fusion is making a strong effort in this New Year to reinforce our commitment to sustainability. 

As a result, we are asking all of our product reps to remove any product lines that use virgin vinyl and PVC from our library as we will no longer recommend these materials to our clients, opting instead for products using recycled materials.

**For product representatives: Feel free to come in during our business hours to remove your binders and replace with different lines that have more recycled content. If you have any questions or need to schedule an update, please contact our office at 704.377.9799.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request, and your cooperation and understanding in our pursuit to help promote healthy environments and sustainable practices.

Historic Preservation of a Charlotte Landmark

The William Henry Belk House | Historic Preservation:

 Charlotte, NC: Studio Fusion has been selected by the Presbyterian Hospital Foundation to complete the historic preservation of the famous Belk residence .  Located at Hawthorne Lane directly beside the Presbyterian Hospital, The Belk House is a significant historical landmark in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood.

 Built in 1924 and designed by renowned local architect Charles Christian Hook, this two-story, 16-room mansion is a stunning example of Colonial Revival/Classical Revival architecture with its double ascending staircase, large entry vestibule and floor-to-ceiling windows.

ANOTHER ONE IS OPEN…

pinkberry in Georgetown opened right before the holidays, on December 23rd.

NEXT ONE ON OUR LIST TO OPEN: National Harbor

For more information, here are a few news articles about the opening:

pinkberry Opens Fifth DC Location in Georgetown

pinkberry Opens Georgetown Store

A Bark House Wall and Logo-Etched Tint Add Pizzazz to this Headquarter’s Office Space

The headquarters of Commercial Flooring Solutions (CFS), located in Charlotte, NC, is the result of the company’s growth into six other states on the East Coast. With the addition of double glass doors, a logo-etched glass tint, custom bark wood-paneled walls, new cabinetry, and several other modifications, we transformed the CFS breakroom, conference room, and executive offices into a clean and modern work environment.

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Nan Miller

Nan Miller says, “The client loved rich, dark woods and wanted an unique design flare distinguish their space. The Bark House panels in their newly renovated Conference Room would do just that. From the moment we both saw the Bark House sample, we were sold! The natural wood walls blended nicely with their modern design wood furniture. Their new storefront glass system also allowed for the Bark House panels to be shown off not only in the Conference Room but throughout their new open office area as well. These walls became one of the focal features in the office.”

CFS was not going for any LEED certification but we did use some green materials such as:

1. The tile floor in their renovated break room was Lea Ceramiche, Bioessenze which is manufactured with 40% or pre-consumer recycled materials. Bioessenze is obtained by means of a safe production cycle that fully respects the environment since it does not emit pollutants into the atmosphere and water. It uses widely available natural resources, no trees are felled and it recycles ceramic waste from manufacturing at an amount of 20% of its weight. Click here to view this product on their website.

We also used Hanstone countertops in their renovated break room. Click here to view their green literature PDF.

The GC was Harker Doerre and Allen Holloway was their Project Manager.

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Three Main Reasons to Offer Graphic Design Services as an Architect

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On the Entrepreneurship page of the Charlotte Business Journal, our Director of Design, Kevin Marlow, was featured for our expansion in graphic design services. Kevin is quoted in the article saying, “It is important for three main reason: our clients, our team, and our company.” Click here to read more.

Designing for a Purpose: Room at the Inn

On the Boards: Room at the Inn (RATI) Project 

At Studio Fusion, we like to design all of our projects with a purpose in mind. However, one of our recent projects was for a bigger and better purpose, for our community and for all single mothers that are yearning for just an ounce of hope. Over the past several months, our Interior Design department has worked hard to make sure that all Room at the Inn (RATI) residents will feel the the gift of hope as they walk into the doors of their Belmont Abbey location.

Jeannie Wray, Executive Director at RATI, raves about Studio Fusion’s Interior Design Department and says there is a “very nice flow to the interiors” that gives the facility a nice feeling of “serenity.” She explains, “We loved working with Studio Fusion on the interiors of Room at the Inn. I was very impressed with their enthusiasm and also their ability to consider all functional aspects of design, as well as aesthetic aspects.”

Room at the Inn is a non-profit corporation that reaches out to pregnant mothers and their children. This Belmont Abbey location is the first college-based maternity and after-care residential facility in the region.Built on 4 acres of land that was donated by the Benedictine Monks of Belmont Abbey, this facility will provide pregnant college women the option of finishing their education and giving birth to their children in an encouraging environment before, during, and after their pregnancy.

The new facility will have two separate residential wings, one wing used for maternity and one wing utilized for after-care.  Housing up to 15 mothers, 15 infants and 8 toddlers, every mother will have their own private bedroom and bathroom. Residents will share the kitchen, dining room and laundry room. On-site administrative and counseling offices and quarters for residential managers is also included in the 10,000-square-foot facility.

After going through an intensive acceptance process and being accepted to the free program, participants are required to be in school, adhere to a curfew, sign in and sign out, pass room inspections, submit goal sheets and take classes in life skills, parenting, cooking, meal planning, financial planning and Scripture study, among others. In exchange for adhering to these rules, the residents receive free room and board and counseling, as well as everything they need for their babies from car seats and playpens to clothes and nursery furniture. Expecting to open in June 2012, this RATI location will serve as a wonderful source of inspiration and hope for struggling pregnant students that feel lost or alone. Studio Fusion is proud to be a part of the project.

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Bobbi Rock on the Move

Our amazing Administrative Assistant, Bobbi Rock, has been published in the “People on the Move” column of the Charlotte Business Journal.

 

Bobbi Rock has been hired to take on several roles at Studio Fusion. She is considered every team member’s personal assistant, as well as Studio Fusion’s secretary, book keeper, and greeter. The Studio Fusion team is very grateful for all of her hard work and enthusiasm. Bobbi definitely ROCKS.

Bobbi Rock, Administrative Assistant at Studio Fusion, featured in People on the Move

As our Administrative Assistant, Bobbi Rock:

• oversees general office coordination,
• maintains the office calendar to coordinate work flow and meetings,
• interacts with clients, vendors and visitors,
• handles bookkeeping, copy, faxing, mailing and filing,
• opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondence,
• creates and modifies documents via word processing, spreadsheet, letters or other programs,
• and collects and maintains inventory of office equipment and supplies.

“Bobbi’s positive energy and willingness to do just about anything can bring a smile to any employee’s or client’s face the second they walk in the doors of Studio Fusion.” -Anna McNinch, Graphic Designer at Studio Fusion

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