OPN Architects
4,290 ft²
The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove brands are synonymous with iconic design and incomparable performance. Twenty years after the Madison-based appliance company’s first Living Kitchen opened in its Bakke Center headquarters, the showpiece space no longer represented the brands’ products or reputation for excellence. A renovation of the Bakke Center Living Kitchen transformed a dated and dark showroom into a training space and a prototype for other living kitchens in galleries across the country, with luxurious finishes. The refreshed Living Kitchen better highlights the Sub-Zero’s product lines.
The overall design complements the company’s three product lines: contemporary, transitional, and professional. The contemporary lines’ black glass appliances are integrated into custom millwork. Decorative doors and inlays disguise the transitional line, while the more substantial professional line in stainless steel intentionally stands out.
16th Annual Commercial Design Awards, In Business
Natural grains and hues of walnut, black-stained oak, bleached walnut, and painted woods, including the construction of an angular natural wood ceiling feature.
Clean sightlines featuring vignettes with integrated appliances by product line make up the front of the showroom. Toward the back of the gallery, appliances are arranged side-by-side at the back to allow shoppers to compare features.
Discover how Springs Window Fashions transformed their Middleton, WI corporate office with a multi-phase renovation. This project included a new lobby addition, converted factory space into modern offices, and significant upgrades to bring natural light and updated features to their workspace.
Explore the new Teel Plastics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Baraboo. This 147,000 sq ft build by Durrant Associates seamlessly integrates offices and production under one roof. Designed with future growth in mind, it features dedicated office, conference, and expansive manufacturing spaces, plus a mezzanine for expansion.
Discover the Sub-Zero Living Kitchen renovation, transforming a dated showroom into a modern training and prototype space. Showcasing iconic Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances with luxurious finishes, the design highlights contemporary, transitional, and professional lines. This refreshed space sets a new standard for appliance showrooms nationwide.
Discover how we partnered with Plastic Ingenuity, a leader in custom thermoforming, to execute a significant 74,319 sq ft expansion. This project enhanced their Mazomanie facility with crucial loading dock additions and a unique circular driveway, further solidifying their operational capabilities and demonstrating our commitment to their continued success.
Discover the impressive High Track Cold Storage facility, a testament to successful design-build collaboration. This expansive 198,000+ sq ft cold storage and freezer expansion was completed in just eight months, showcasing our ability to deliver complex projects on expedited timelines while maintaining precise temperature control for frozen goods.
Dancing Goat Distillery dramatically increased its production capacity with a 19,400 sq ft expansion. This project added a mezzanine classroom for gin distilling classes and a sophisticated tasting room called “The Library.” The expansion also includes a unique five-story rickhouse, the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
Explore our state-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility, a 333,000 sq ft greenfield addition designed for innovation. This advanced space houses designers and engineers, featuring extensive fabrication, assembly, and research and development areas, including over 200 specialized testing stations. Discover the blend of cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design.
Discover how Ideal Builders spearheaded a massive 482,500 sq ft manufacturing facility expansion in Fitchburg, WI. This design-build project encompasses fabrication, warehouse, lab, and office space, plus a new lobby and extensive site development. Learn about the award-winning features of this industrial powerhouse.
The Dancing Goat Rickhouse is a five-story, wood-framed Rickhouse designed to age 7,800 53-gallon barrels of spirits.
The Hooper Fleet and Yard Operations facility is the hub for all Hooper vehicles and equipment needing service.
Headquartered in Verona, Affiliated Construction Services (ACS) designs and builds customer laboratory, testing, and manufacturing facilities and equipment.
1406 Emil Street
Madison, WI, 53713
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