ABC - Western Michigan Chapter

Viking, Corporate Headquarters

Caledonia, Michigan

1. Viking hired First Companies to build their new 170,000 sf North American headquarters

1. Viking hired First Companies to build their new 170,000 sf North American headquarters

2. An Impressive, Open-Concept Entry Welcomes Clients from Around the World_6870

2. An Impressive, Open-Concept Entry Welcomes Clients from Around the World_6870

Viking chose to build on a large lot allowing space for future growth and expansion_0204

Viking chose to build on a large lot allowing space for future growth and expansion_0204

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_6936

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_6936

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_6944

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_6944

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_7001

3. 70,000 SF of Open-Concept Office Space Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Cultural Goals_7001

3. 70,000 SF of Spacious Office Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Brand and Cultural Goals_6940

3. 70,000 SF of Spacious Office Spans Two Floors Providing a Physical Space that Aligns with Viking's Brand and Cultural Goals_6940

4. A Flexible Training Room Sits Near the R&D Facilities and is Used for Large Group Trainings and Demonstrations. The Furniture is Moveable and the Room can be Divided in Two_8292

4. A Flexible Training Room Sits Near the R&D Facilities and is Used for Large Group Trainings and Demonstrations. The Furniture is Moveable and the Room can be Divided in Two_8292

4. A Variety of Meeting Spaces are Strategically Located Throughout the 70,000 SF Office Area Providing Space for Regular Collaboration_6978

4. A Variety of Meeting Spaces are Strategically Located Throughout the 70,000 SF Office Area Providing Space for Regular Collaboration_6978

4. A Variety of Meeting Spaces are Strategically Located Throughout the 70,000 SF Office Area Providing Space for Regular Collaboration_6994

4. A Variety of Meeting Spaces are Strategically Located Throughout the 70,000 SF Office Area Providing Space for Regular Collaboration_6994

4. Ample Refrigerator and Storage Space is Available to All Employees. A Beautiful, Marble Prep Station and Several Microwaves Give Team Members the Tools to Prepare Lunch_6897

4. Ample Refrigerator and Storage Space is Available to All Employees. A Beautiful, Marble Prep Station and Several Microwaves Give Team Members the Tools to Prepare Lunch_6897

4. Beyond These Cubicles Lies a Portion of the Available 67,000 SF Expansion Space_7020

4. Beyond These Cubicles Lies a Portion of the Available 67,000 SF Expansion Space_7020

4. A Conference Table Sits within the Cafeteria for Large Team Meetings Over a Shared Meal and Enjoys a Beautiful Wooded View_Privacy Walls with Sound Panels Ensure Sound Control_8349

4. A Conference Table Sits within the Cafeteria for Large Team Meetings Over a Shared Meal and Enjoys a Beautiful Wooded View_Privacy Walls with Sound Panels Ensure Sound Control_8349

4. Individual Call Rooms are Located Throughout the Office and Available to All Who Need a Moment of Quiet or Privacy_7009

4. Individual Call Rooms are Located Throughout the Office and Available to All Who Need a Moment of Quiet or Privacy_7009

4. The Main, Executive Conference Room Incorporates Cutting Edge Technology that Enables Regular, High Quality, International Communication_7010

4. The Main, Executive Conference Room Incorporates Cutting Edge Technology that Enables Regular, High Quality, International Communication_7010

5. Looking Over the Banister of the Upstairs Office Area Yields an Impressive View of the Gorgeous Fire Protection Facility's Employee Cafe and Main Entrance_8370

5. Looking Over the Banister of the Upstairs Office Area Yields an Impressive View of the Gorgeous Fire Protection Facility's Employee Cafe and Main Entrance_8370

5. An Initial Rendering Provided by Architect Byce Associates Gives a Glimpse of the Vision that So Many Linked Arms to Create - BYCE Associates Rendering

5. An Initial Rendering Provided by Architect Byce Associates Gives a Glimpse of the Vision that So Many Linked Arms to Create - BYCE Associates Rendering

5. Tall Ceilings, Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, A Variety of Seating Options and High-End Design Provide an Enjoyable Experience for All Who Spend Time in this Cafeteria_8333

5. Tall Ceilings, Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, A Variety of Seating Options and High-End Design Provide an Enjoyable Experience for All Who Spend Time in this Cafeteria_8333

5. Onsite Catering is Fully Staffed and Available to All Team Members Five Days a Week_8346

5. Onsite Catering is Fully Staffed and Available to All Team Members Five Days a Week_8346

6. The Signature Viking Blue is Reinforced Throughout the Building on Accent Walls, Custom Light Fixtures, Carpet Design and Furniture_6966

6. The Signature Viking Blue is Reinforced Throughout the Building on Accent Walls, Custom Light Fixtures, Carpet Design and Furniture_6966

7. Several Brand Subtleties Greet Visitors as Structural Steel Tube Columns Form the Viking V in Blue with Red M for Parent Company, Minimax_6838

7. Several Brand Subtleties Greet Visitors as Structural Steel Tube Columns Form the Viking V in Blue with Red M for Parent Company, Minimax_6838

7. View 2 of the Front Entry Clearly Shows the Blue Viking V and Red Minimax M_6831

7. View 2 of the Front Entry Clearly Shows the Blue Viking V and Red Minimax M_6831

8. A Wide Variety of Fire Protection Riser Assemblies Are Not Only Displayed in One Room but Are Also Functional To Allow for Training and Education_8281

8. A Wide Variety of Fire Protection Riser Assemblies Are Not Only Displayed in One Room but Are Also Functional To Allow for Training and Education_8281

8. Installation of Below-Grade Water Storage Reservoirs Allow for Indoor, Hands-On Testing and Demonstration of High-Powered Water Systems_8319

8. Installation of Below-Grade Water Storage Reservoirs Allow for Indoor, Hands-On Testing and Demonstration of High-Powered Water Systems_8319

8. Specialized In-Floor Lighting and Black Walls Allow for Easy Distinction Between Sprinkler Head Distribution Patterns_8313

8. Specialized In-Floor Lighting and Black Walls Allow for Easy Distinction Between Sprinkler Head Distribution Patterns_8313

8. The Grates that Make Up the Floor of This Room Allow for the Water to be Recycled After Demonstration and Testing_8304

8. The Grates that Make Up the Floor of This Room Allow for the Water to be Recycled After Demonstration and Testing_8304

8. This Multi-Piping Mechanism Can Sustain High Volumes of Water Output, Was Built by One of Viking's Own, and is the Second of Its Kind in the World_8309

8. This Multi-Piping Mechanism Can Sustain High Volumes of Water Output, Was Built by One of Viking's Own, and is the Second of Its Kind in the World_8309

8. This High-Tech Traning Room is Unlike Conventional Classrooms in that it Allows for Synchronized and Asynchronized Group Work_8283

8. This High-Tech Traning Room is Unlike Conventional Classrooms in that it Allows for Synchronized and Asynchronized Group Work_8283

Story

First Companies constructed Viking’s national headquarters – a 170,000 SF beautifully finished facility, including office, production, research and development, and training spaces, with an additional 67,000 SF to expand. The building features state-of-the-art accommodations for product testing, manufacturing, and assembly, plus an onsite data center, catering, and kitchen space.

Facts

  • Location: Caledonia, Michigan
  • Postal code: 49316
  • Delivery method: construction_management
  • Size: 170,000.0 SQ FT

@Mentions:

First Companies, Inc.

Construction Manager