Cedar Rapids, IA
A Danisco Division, Genencor is amongst the largest developers and manufacturers of industrial enzymes and the second largest biotechnology company in the world. Shive-Hattery provided design services for its fermentation building and utility building additions. The project consisted of:
- Fermentation Building Addition - A three-floor addition housing three fermentation tanks and support equipment. There are two-levels of offices on the second and third floors of the fermentation building addition.
- Office Addition - A new plant management team office consisting of a third floor addition to the newly constructed Fermentation Building addition, also designed by Shive-Hattery. The addition is approximately 2,130 square feet and is located on the northeast corner of the Fermentation Building addition.
- Utility Building Addition - Single-floor addition on the east side of the building. Services included foundation design for a proposed cooling tower.
- Office Remodel - Demolition of main offices and break room area. The remodeled office area includes a new multi-purpose area, restrooms, conference room and IT room.
- Site Improvements - A 35,000 square foot area on the south side of the main plant was paved for truck staging and unloading. Work includes storm water on-site detention, new sidewalk along the entire length of the property on two sides.
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tags: industrial facility, office, utilities