by Amy Self | Jun 16, 2023
Aluminum Insights is a start-up aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant located in Northern Indiana, near Syracuse. The building, specifically designed around the aluminum extrusion process and equipment, is purpose-built for aluminum extrusion and features a lean production process, efficient coordination efforts, and a flexible design to revolutionize the industry.
Collaboration with consultants and equipment supplier, Presezzi – located in Italy, presented challenges such as converting metric equipment models to BIM software. Coordination efforts focused on complex piping systems and electrical conduits. Concrete forming and pouring expertise was crucial for numerous pits, isolated pads, and MEP coordination. The pre-engineered metal building grid was customized for equipment and process flow, while the building’s length was visually broken down with different wall panel colors. The design allows for future presses and expansion, while also prioritizing natural daylighting and incorporating a solar panel array on the roof.
by Amy Self | Feb 23, 2022
Ancon designed and built the new two-story 9,400 square foot state-of-the-art, mixed medical, sleep therapy practice. Ancon used the Design-Build delivery method to complete this project.
Programmatic Spaces:
The new dental office was designed to accommodate various programmatic spaces, including:
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First floor
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lobby
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coffee bar
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seminar room
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treatment rooms
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lab
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sterile room
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restrooms Second floor
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library
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locker area
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lounge/break area
Sustainable design features include:
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Roof-mounted solar panels.
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Numerous windows offer natural lighting and transparency between the indoors and the scenic wooded property.
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A 24-foot-wide glass garage door separates the lobby and a seminar room that can be opened, allowing the separate spaces to become one large event room.
Location: 7221 North Fir Road, Granger, Indiana
“Ancon was first class through the entire process. I found we could always communicate in a transparent fashion, and I was kept up to speed along the way. I’d build and design again with them without hesitation.”
by Amy Self | Dec 14, 2018
Located inside the Historic LaSalle Building in downtown South Bend, The Hideaway was a local speakeasy bar. Ancon Construction’s Design-Build team completely renovated the space under the watchful eye of the Historic Preservation Commission. While completing the renovation Ancon used period-accurate woodworking methods and stains. While demoing the old bar, we found old beer bottle caps and a war bond. The entire project was brought back to life while honoring its historic past.
