Known for its excellence in building construction across the country, Swinerton announces the opening of its new office space in Station West, Charlotte’s innovative, adaptive reuse development located in the popular FreeMoreWest neighborhood.

With over $125 million in revenues for this region this year, this move to a larger office space is indicative of Swinerton’s significant growth within the Southeast marketplace and the growing presence of its brand of general contracting services within the commercial sector.

At 8,535 square feet, the new office more than doubles the original footprint and accommodates a regional team that has grown to 90 professionals in commercial interiors, multi-key, office, mass timber, aviation, conditioned storage, and industrial projects, since opening in 2018.

“The Carolinas are a priority region where we see tremendous opportunity to support our existing partners as well as new clients,” explains Jared Hoeflich, Swinerton Vice President and Division Manager. “We are committed to recruiting and retaining the region’s top talent and offering our team this state-of-the-art work environment that not only showcases our investment in our people, but also the quality our company is dedicated to providing our clients and the community.”

Located at 901 Berryhill Road, the adaptive reuse space designed by Redline Design Group features product innovations, including a mass timber mezzanine designed, fabricated, and installed by Swinerton’s mass timber affiliate Timberlab. The 1700-square-foot mezzanine serves as a compelling display of Swinerton’s mass timber expertise and an architectural wood finish often coveted in traditional office environments.

“The addition of several skylights on the mezzanine level and expansive windows throughout the space brings an abundance of natural light to support a healthy work environment,” adds Hoeflich. In partnership with CBI Workplace Solutions, Falkbuilt glass and solid wall systems form private office walls as well as the conference room entrances. These demountable partitions open up the workspace and generate a seamless flow from one area to another.

Upon entering the office, an architectural feature wall, fabricated by Southeastern Architectural Systems, highlights Swinerton’s brand. Custom, breakroom booth seating designed and fabricated by Atlantic Commercial Caseworks, and glass, roll-up patio doors provide flexible workplaces away from the desk. Exposed, decorative lighting designed and installed in collaboration with South-Fair Electric are key to the aesthetics of the space, contributing to the comfortable, home-like ambiance.

 “Our workplace is such a huge part of the Swinerton culture. Offering a variety of work environments including offices, unassigned workspaces, collaborative work areas and amenity spaces, creates efficiencies as well as a fun environment,” adds Jason Hlewicki, Director of Commercial Interiors for Swinerton Charlotte.

Working with design-build partners such as these and McKenney’s HVAC throughout the construction process allowed for a collaborative, consultative partnership that rendered varied “cool factor” elements that also contribute to overall comfort – including stainless, spiral ductwork, and strategic air distribution throughout the space. These building elements are just a few examples of Swinerton’s commitment to a strong culture and a best-in-class workspace.

Collaboration with its trade partners and local contractors at every level of the construction process tells the story of Swinerton’s dedication to engaging and building community. Under the leadership of Jason Hlewicki, Director of Commercial Interiors for Swinerton Charlotte, key partnerships such as these brought progressive solutions to common decisions such as decorative lighting, furniture, design-build, and design-assist MEP/FP partnerships, signage/branding, and architectural feature walls. Swinerton’s Self-Perform team, led by Operations Manager Kevin Smith, provided installation of framing, millwork, and demountable office fronts, as well as drywall, finishing, and general carpentry.