Grande Cheese Home Office & Research Center
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
Crafting an Experiential Hub: Integrating a state-of-the-art complex with its natural surroundings, while nurturing employees and captivating visitors.
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A testament to innovation, architectural excellence blends seamlessly with the natural surrounding Wisconsin landscape. Designed to be more than just a corporate headquarters, this state-of-the-art complex invites visitors on an immersive journey into the art of cheesemaking. The facility supports employee well-being with views spanning the landscape and amenities such as a health clinic, reading library, breakrooms with recreational offerings, “reenergizing rooms” and an outdoor courtyard. Drawing inspiration from the rich tradition of Wisconsin dairy farming, the headquarters pinwheel layout resembles a barn, creating a space that celebrates both heritage and modernity. Lower walls made of local stone symbolize tradition while upper wooden walls represent innovation, connecting past and present. Inside, visitors are greeted by a two-story central hub that offers a glimpse into the intricacies of cheesemaking with working laboratories, demonstration areas and a Heritage Room. This building redefines the corporate experience, offering a complete sensory immersion that captivates and educates in equal measure.
Awards
2018 AIA Georgia People’s Choice Award – Built Projects
2018 Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Best of Show
2018 Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Best of Natural Stone
It will facilitate growth and innovation by providing a unique and creative space for the art and science of manufacturing world-class dairy products.
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Creating places that can’t be built by anyone else
…for anyone else.