IKA Works North American Headquarters Addition and Renovation

The expanded North American headquarters for this German manufacturer tailors a German aesthetic to an American workplace. The addition maximizes the constrained site and strict budget, with clean lines and modernist design. The result is crisp, contemporary, and comfortable. A double- height lobby welcomes visitors and leads into a product showroom, while administrative spaces include offices, workstations, conference rooms, and a centralized break area. A renovated facility includes administrative offices, a machine shop, and a state-of-the- art laboratory for research and development. The updated facade blends seamlessly with the administration building. A new pilot plant was added to supplement the manufacturing capacity.