BJG | Architecture + Engineering is proud to announced that Xantrex’s new $1.1 million facility located in Livermore, California is complete. The tenant improvement is in an existing tilt up concrete building that houses two other tenants. The new 18,000 square foot facility houses the engineering department and testing facility for Xantrex, a power supply manufacturer for the solar and wind power industry.
Designed to fit the culture and corporate brand of a sustainable company, such as Xantrex, the open office areas were designed to maximize natural day lighting to provide a space that is open, clean and high energy. In addition, BJG has been able to successfully merge the feel of the industrial use of Xantrex’s testing space with a high tech office area through the selection of finishes and the design of an open ceiling.
Although the project presented challenges of working within an existing building partnered with a short schedule, the project was able to stay on track because of the clear communication and directives between the entire team. The project delivered design build for mechanical, electrical and plumbing was managed by the general contractor Kares Construction.
When asked about the importance of this project, BJG’s Vice President Teresa Goodwin said, “Xantrex is an important part of the renewable power industry contributing their part to reducing our carbon emissions. We are excited to work with a company that is such an important part of our sustainable future.”
Xantrex was recently acquired by Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries. The newly designed Livermore facility is an additional investment by Schneider into the renewable energy market, and it will afford Xantrex the opportunity to expand and hire additional staff as the renewable power industry continues to grow.
Photography by Lucas Fladzinski, www.fladzinski.com
