Buildings That Perform
Long-term weather resistance, simplified maintenance and coordinated performance across the entire building envelope.
Project Overview
Designing a storage facility required balancing energy efficiency with a cohesive exterior and functional layout. The building needed to integrate multiple systems while maintaining long-term performance.
Through coordinated structural and envelope design, the team delivered a facility that supports operational efficiency and durability. The result is a building that performs reliably while presenting a consistent and professional appearance.
VP Builder
CME Corporation
Construction Type
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Industry
Storage,
Distribution & Warehouse
Square Footage
60,000
Completed
2013
Building a business advantage
Shared Solutions
Builder expertise and Varco Pruden engineering come together to turn custom concepts into practical building solutions.
Operational Value
Efficient systems help owners improve building performance and reduce long-term operating costs.
Interstate Park Spec Building
Bringing systems together with purpose
Storage facilities often rely on consistency, both in how they perform and how they present themselves.
For this 60,000-square-foot facility completed in January 2014, CME Corporation, a Varco Pruden™ Builder, approached the project with a focus on integrating performance and appearance without adding unnecessary complexity.
The building’s Continuous Beam framing system provides the open interior space needed for storage operations, allowing layouts to remain flexible over time. Within that structure, the building envelope plays a central role in how the facility performs day to day.
The SSR™ Roof System and ThermaClad™ Wall System work together to create an insulated, durable enclosure. This combination supports energy efficiency while helping maintain consistent interior conditions, an important factor for stored materials and operational reliability.
Coordinated details that define the experience
Beyond performance, the building incorporates architectural elements that give it a clear and intentional presence.
Conventional steel members were integrated at the curtain wall location, allowing the façade to introduce transparency while maintaining structural alignment. Horizontal wall panels add variation to the exterior, creating a sense of scale without complicating installation.
At the front of the building, a roof overhang and canopy define the entry, providing protection from the elements while creating a clear point of access.
These elements are straightforward, but they are coordinated to work together supporting both function and appearance.
The result is a facility that performs efficiently, adapts to changing needs and presents itself with clarity.
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