Ford Construction is pleased to announce that Milwaukee Motorwerks received an Excellence Award in the Metallic 2020 Design Build Awards.
The Metallic Design Build Awards is an annual awards program by Metallic Building Systems—an opportunity for the company to celebrate work from its authorized builders. This year 19 projects were highlighted as standout metal building solutions. Ford Construction is honored to have its work with Milwaukee Motorwerks recognized.
Milwaukee Motorwerks is a team of European Automotive Experts with services to address mechanical & electrical engine issues, emissions, oil changes & regular maintenance, brakes & suspension, wheels & tires, cooling systems, performance upgrades, and pre-purchase inspections.
The company, owned by Brian Hinterberg, had identified an ideal location for its new expanded shop space in an industrial park in Waukesha, Wis. As the team contemplated the building design, they had to consider the industrial subdivision’s high aesthetic and architectural standards. Many of the businesses in the subdivision feature buildings with masonry block facades. Milwaukee Motorwerks wanted to use a material that met the development standards while better representing their brand. The metal building solution offered a modern material to convey their role as tech-savvy, European automotive specialists.
While a custom metal building was determined as the best direction for the project, the goal was to create a design that did not look like a conventional metal building. An alternating horizontal pattern achieves the unique façade, and the gray and red color palette creates a striking presence within the industrial park. The intent was to achieve an architectural aesthetic that complemented the European design of the cars. The horizontal application also complements the masonry style of the neighboring businesses.
An industrial sign is another notable detail of the project. The signage solution eliminates additional loads on the building. The placement of the signage structure casts a shadow sign—Milwaukee Motorwerks—onto the building façade at certain times of the day.
“We are proud to be a Metallic Building Systems authorized builder,” says Bob Ford, CEO of Ford Construction. “Working with Milwaukee Motorwerks was an exciting design and construction opportunity to create a unique custom metal building solution. Thank you to Metallic Building Systems for this special recognition.”