This multifaceted and multi-building project includes renovations to the interiors of the sales and service buildings and upgrades to the new Nissan corporate façade. Maintaining the Nissan customer experience is the top priority, so our team developed a logistics and phasing plan that designates entrances to sales and service areas separate from construction activities.
Market: Commercial
Corporate Headquarters Renovations
This project for Fenner saw a unique blend of office and manufacturing space come together under one roof. Newly leased, the programming for Fenner’s office needs prompted the conversion of 10,000 SF of the former warehouse space in addition to the 25,000 SF of office space currently available in the building. To transform the outdated existing offices into a modern, functional space, Warfel conducted a complete demolition of interior walls and cubicle spaces. Warfel’s Virtual Design and Construction department was instrumental in helping Fenner determine layout and finishes while providing flexibility for future growth and changing needs.
101 North Queen
This extensive block-altering redevelopment breathed new life into a vacant four-story, windowless structure in the heart downtown Lancaster City. The building was in desperate need of a makeover to complement the vibrant climate throughout other areas of the city. Officially named 101NQ, the building features a Starbucks at the corner location, and offers additional space for retailers, restaurants, and other service-based businesses on the ground floor. The second and third floor core consists of class-A office space, anchored by a local software company’s corporate headquarters. Luxury condos with unrivaled amenities, including private rooftop terraces, occupy the fourth floor and fifth floors.
New Easton Location & Expansion
CarMax elected to forego the bid process in 2017 and work directly with Warfel’s preconstruction team to develop pricing, provide suggestions, and ultimately bring this project within budget. We were then brought back for an expansion to the facility in 2022, adding a comprehensive service center, 11 additional acres of parking/drives, fueling station, and a Final Quality Control (FQC) building.
Carmax’s New Winchester Location
This project is the eighth CarMax location we constructed and was the first project Warfel completed in Virginia after opening a new office in Winchester. This location includes a sales and presentation building, service center, and quality control building.
Actors Housing, Addition, & Renovations
This project transformed the entire city block to be used by this iconic Lancaster theatre. Built in 1852 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, after nearly four years of planning, the project was completed in phases to allow performances to continue as scheduled throughout construction. Phase 1 was primarily composed of backstage renovations, including the replacement of century-old sandbag rigging that required the temporary removal of the roof for the new mechanical equipment. Phase 2 was the most visible change, and included a two-and-a-half-story glass-walled venue space and a new multipurpose theater with a rehearsal hall.
Market Revitalization & Upgrades
Lancaster Central Market has been the heart of downtown Lancaster for nearly two centuries. As early as 1730, a market has been located on this site. While the exterior appearance of the market did not change significantly, this historic renovation project updated the building’s systems to improve overall efficiency. This included updating the lighting, sprinkler, and heating systems. An elevator and public viewing area at the mezzanine level now gives visitors an aerial view of the market.
Headquarters and Manufacturing Expansion
Ten years after their headquarters were built using principles of lean manufacturing and organic design, a major expansion was needed. Having planned the original building and site with a future expansion in mind, Aerzen now wanted to bridge the gap between the office and warehouse expansion, creating a collaboration hub featuring meeting rooms and a café. Proven LEED strategies from the original build, such as geothermal heat pumps and earth tubes were also incorporated into the addition.
Muddy Creek Warehouse
Just off of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US Route 222, the distribution warehouse is within only two hours of most major airports, railroads, and shipping ports on the east coast. The site had poorly compacted soil and required the installation of 1,048 aggregate piers, which are columns of compacted stone installed in groups to increase bearing pressure and mitigate settlement under structural footings.
Oregon Pike Office Renovations
Enhancing the existing office with updated conference rooms, entry way, and common areas, this quick renovation brought a modern feel to their space. Custom frosted glass was installed for meeting rooms to ensure an open feel, while also providing privacy for the sensitive information the owner reviews with their clients. Warfel’s in-house team performed much of the carpentry work, including the stairwell from the basement to the second floor.