Administration and Shop Facility

The existing facility could no longer support operations. Administrative functions, maintenance, and system support had outgrown the space, limiting the Cooperative’s ability to meet ongoing electrical distribution demands. The solution required more than additional square footage. It required a facility designed to support daily operations, protect critical functions, and remain durable under continuous use while allowing for future expansion.

Project Approach

Guernsey designed a new administration and shop facility that integrates operational, maintenance, and support functions into a single, coordinated environment. The design prioritizes long-term durability, system performance, and cost-effective delivery while aligning the building and site with the Cooperative’s day-to-day operational demands.

The facility and site were planned to support both immediate needs and future growth, ensuring operations can expand without disrupting service delivery.

Facility Features

• Secured parking for staff and company vehicles
• Underground storm detention and refueling area
• Perimeter masonry and wrought iron security fence
• Street and planter bed landscaping
• Load-bearing site cast walls with inlay brick
• Natural lighting with high-volume ceiling space
• Upscale finishes for board room and lobby area
• Space planning to accommodate future expansion
• Rooftop mechanical systems
• Large-scale air circulation for maintenance operations
• Electrical, data, and communications systems throughout the facility
• Backup generator to maintain operations during power outages
• Construction administration services

Performance Outcomes

• Achieved LEED Silver certification
• Storm-hardened dispatch area to maintain operations during severe weather
• Reclaimed wash bay water used for landscape irrigation
• Spray foam insulation to improve energy performance and air tightness