The 296,000 sf facility is subdivided into 60 percent high-bay for prototype equipment assembly and operation, and 40 percent low-bay for design engineer offices, training rooms and support. Meeting, huddle, common, and training spaces make up 30 percent of the low bay functions.  

The pre-engineered pre-cast structure is a long span steel frame for maximum flexibility to shrink or enlarge equipment prototypes and office functions.  All offices are open, and are sized per the P&G 8¢ by 8¢ standard, and grouped for communication efficiency. Pathways are shaped for team identification and "wayfinding" ease.  

High bay manufacturing space is "bare bones" quality with exposed large utility runs for convenient tap-in.  Office/training space is finished with medium grade materials including carpet, tile, drywall or masonry partitions and walls, lay-in acoustic ceiling, and lay-in fluorescent lighting.  Personnel and visitor entries and common areas were given special shape and finishing treatments.  

BHDP provided full architectural service from feasibility study of options through start-up.  All P&G goals for the space and project were exceeded.

Project Information
Building Owner:		The Procter & Gamble Company
Owner Contact:		Robert Wipperman, Associate Director, Corporate Facilities Engineering
Building Location:		Cincinnati, OH UNITED STATES
Project Type:		New Construction,Renovation
Principal Building Function:		Manufacturing process development with related labs and offices
Project Delivery Method:		Construction Management
Project Timeline		Aug 1998 Planning Start Nov 1998 Design Start Jun 1999 Construction Start Nov 1999 Completion Last known status: Completed
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$54
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Building Information
Project Includes:		Conference Room Laboratory: R&D Manufacturing Office: Researcher R&D Support Training Room
Total GSF:		296,000
Total NSF:		246,000
Efficiency:		83%
Building Population:		409
People Density:		723 gsf/person
Building Services:		Conventional M&E, fire protection, voice and data communications, central compressed air
Special Equip:		2 Large Steam Boilers
Office Size:		8' x 8' NSF
Power Req:		15 watts/sf
Laboratory Parameters
Lab Module:		11' x 22'
Casework Mat'l:		Metal cabinets with laminate plastic tops
Fume Hoods:		20
Project Team
Profile Created 04/17/2002
Last Updated 04/04/2006
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