Market Sector： Program Services

E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers

After decades of brick-and-mortar success, a leading retail client came to MG2, hoping to expand their e-commerce investments. Partnering with MG2, they initiated multiple new fulfillment centers and upgrades. With flexible design and space optimization at the forefront, the MG2 team facilitated seamless integration of new systems, enhancing operational efficiency.

Data Centers

MG2 is currently working on multiple sites for a national, sustainable data center client in Atlanta and Kansas City. Each project presents a different structural type, including precast, concrete tilt walls, and pre-engineered metal buildings based on end-user requirements and site conditions. Beyond the architectural design, MG2 is addressing complexities in MEP, structural engineering, security, and acoustic concerns. Furthermore, MG2’s involvement extends to tenant work, demonstrating our capability to provide comprehensive support for large-scale projects. In addition to our work with mission-critical facilities, the client sought our expertise in program design and program thinking.

Protein Processing Plant

 

CWI partnered with MG2 to design and construct multiple protein processing plants to meet their customers’ growing demand for protein.

The protein processing plant in Morris, IL, produces over 220 million hot dogs, 152 million burger patties, and 13 million pounds of meatballs annually. MG2 optimized the layout for maximum efficiency, implemented utility systems for large-scale machinery, and strategically designed the building to accommodate refrigerated storage, a microbiological laboratory, a test kitchen, and a two-story office area to support 75,000 SF.

In addition to the plant in Illinois, MG2 designed and constructed a protein processing plant in Tracy, CA. This West Coast distribution depot includes a meat packing plant, a perishable foods storage depot, and a frozen foods facility to serve CWI’s stores on the West Coast. Over 220 million hot dogs are produced in the Tracy, CA plant alone. The massive meatball cook room is built entirely of stainless steel, and high-tech handwashing sanitation stations are scattered throughout the plant and connected to counters that allow plant officials to ensure they’re used regularly.

 

 

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Last-Mile Delivery

Last-Mile Delivery has become an integral part of the supply chain. Both E-commerce giants and traditional retailers are under pressure to fulfill client orders with a next-day expectation. Last-mile facilities have unique needs as they must accommodate truck traffic, fleet operations, and the needs of a large on-site employee presence. These facilities range from build to suit and spec built to adaptive reuse. MG2 has also worked in this category to design and deliver last-mile fulfillment as extensions of existing brick-and-mortar retail stores. The key to success in any of these has been early engagement with project stakeholders and a balanced approach to brand standards, operational needs, and site-specific constraints.

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Arena Sports

全年运营的体育娱乐场地

MG2与Arena Sports合作，设计了首个位于Mill Creek的体育娱乐场馆。Arena Sports专注于家庭娱乐活动，重点发展室内足球运动。他们希望拥有充满活力的运动空间，并提供扩展服务，不仅可以汇聚运动员，也可以增添与家人和社区的纽带。

基于以上需求，MG2打造了可满足家庭娱乐项目的室内设施，其中包括场内餐饮设施、保龄球场、激光枪战游戏、攀岩、游戏机、充气游乐场和攀绳梯课程。设计的重要组成部分还包括用于举办特别活动、私人聚会和公司办公的便利设施。占地9100多平米的设施采用高效实用的布局，带有开放空间， 70个天窗保证了良好的自然采光。不论是退役的专业运动员、周末前来的业余爱好者，还是希望丰富孩子活动项目的家长，这一新建的体育中心可以满足不同人群的不同需求。

Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub

MG2 joined forces with Mercedes-Benz and MN8 to craft a sophisticated, dependable, flashy charging hub in Atlanta, GA. Complete with luxurious amenities and refreshments, this flagship charging location is the first step of Mercedes-Benz’s ambitious vision to deploy over 2,500 high-powered chargers across 400 hubs by 2027. MG2 was responsible for creating the US Prototype and standards and designing and delivering this first location.

Optical Lab

Each of the client’s four optical labs were originally warehouse spaces before being converted into light industrial facilities. All labs feature multiple optical processing lines and can produce 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses daily. Additionally, an ISO Class 7 clean room was integrated into each facility. These remodels exemplify MG2’s ability to balance the needs of existing operations with the demands of efficiently phasing new construction. To support the various mechanical, electrical, and maintenance activities, MG2 created design solutions aimed at maximizing space utilization.

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The Home Depot

The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, recognized the need for an innovative, efficient, and sustainable approach to their store rollouts nationwide after a decade of construction dormancy. The company sought a partnership with a firm that would not only elevate the customer experience in their stores but design and manage a rollout program tailored to save the brand money and time as it continued to grow.

Tackling Retail Expansion with Data-Driven Design

It faced the challenge of overhauling and transforming its development program to build new stores quickly and efficiently while also easing the burden on its administration staff.

Together in its new strategic partnership with MG2, which provides the brand expertise in cost management, entitlements, and full-scale program design and delivery services, the companies aimed to reduce The Home Depot’s new build construction schedule by 30%, as well as achieve a number of other goals including determining the right construction methods, implementing sustainable solutions, and appealing to communities and jurisdictions alike.

Using Data Analysis To Guide Construction Methodologies

To determine the most suitable construction method and location for The Home Depot’s new stores, MG2 conducted a series of data-driven site analyses comparing pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) against concrete tilt-ups. These analyses, which took into account and outlined each option’s proven advantages and potential volatilities, revealed significant benefits in choosing Houston, TX, as its new location and supported the brand’s decision to invest in a PEMB for its warehouse.

Streamlining Designs for Efficiency and Innovation

With a data-driven road map established, designers at MG2 began by creating and validating an in-depth prototype. Through this process, the team confirmed the potential to transform and streamline The Home Depot’s development and build process. With MG2’s holistic approach, the home improvement leader has been able to remain virtually hands-off, overseeing the projects from a high-level perspective without handling the day-to-day tasks.

As the partnership continues to grow, MG2 continuously targets efficiencies to deliver a greater return on investment for The Home Depot. Beyond cost and speed-to-market optimizations, the resulting store designs offered customers a cleaner, friendlier, and lighter interior experience. Updated wayfinding and educational initiatives further empowered The Home Depot’s clientele in their home improvement endeavors.

Cost Savings and Elevated Experiences through Data-Driven Decisions

MG2’s data-driven site analyses played a crucial role in The Home Depot’s decision to invest in a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) for their new Houston, Texas location and will continue to play an important part in determining the locations and construction methodologies of future stores. Despite initial higher material costs, the accelerated construction schedule of the PEMB warehouse led to overall savings of 0.7% to 3.2% for the year. In addition to its sustainability benefits—which appeal particularly to urban jurisdictions—the PEMB offers numerous advantages, including:

  1. A faster construction schedule: 130 days, compared to 190 days for a concrete building.
  2. Better insulation: An R-value of 21.6, compared to 17.3 for a concrete structure.
  3. Energy cost savings: 5% to 9% over a 60-year lifecycle, depending on the region.
  4. Greater quality control: Unlike concrete, PEMBs can be erected in nearly any weather.
  5. Smaller environmental footprint: Less maintenance and fewer repairs over time, with a more durable metal roof.

Shaping the Future of Home Improvement Retail

Leveraging combined expertise, MG2 and The Home Depot have effectively developed innovative, efficient, and cost-conscious solutions that align with the brand’s rollout objectives. The PEMB warehouse in Houston, Texas, showcases the partnership’s achievements and underscores the importance of data-driven program design in the evolution of retail spaces.

As the collaboration continues, both companies aim to further transform the home improvement retail landscape, providing enhanced value and experiences to customers across the nation.

Costco Wholesale Santa Fe

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A community-oriented haven blending retail and recreation

Parque La Mexicana is a 70-acre urban green space centrally located in the Santa Fe neighborhood of Mexico City. The area is home to over 5,000 trees, two lakes, a skatepark, an amphitheater, playgrounds, a dog park, bike paths, a running track, restaurants, and so much more. This award-winning, one-of-a-kind park is designed to be financially self-sufficient, strategically partnering with retailers as an integral part of its business plan.

When Costco Wholesale, which sought to take up residence in the Santa Fe district, became one of those retail partners, the company collaborated closely with MG2, the community, city, and the park itself to ensure the aesthetic and functional unity of Costco’s built environments into the existing landscapes, resources, and sustainable operations. In addition to hurdles presented by the site’s environment, teams faced the incredible challenge of virtually hiding the entirety of Costco’s massive warehouse, parking structure, and loading bays from public view. 

The resulting structures are, arguably, one of the most sustainable, beautifully designed Costco Wholesale developments in the world.

Strategic Value Engineering

Constructed on a former landfill site, Costco Santa Fe’s location also resides in a high-seismic area in Mexico City, creating soil variables and structure risks. In order to mitigate both challenges, designers implemented the use of piles and a pre-engineered metal building, which simultaneously reduced overall cost and contributed to its LEED-ready design.

Hiding a Costco in Plain Sight

To achieve this feat, designers worked to physically and operationally integrate Costco’s structures with the surrounding park, further going above and beyond by matching—or exceeding—the park and the city’s sustainability standards. 

With just one side of the building fully exposed to the public, the remaining three are strategically hidden from view, blended into the existing landscape. “Montanitas”, or tall berms covered in native plants, trees, and grasses work double duty to camouflage the warehouse exteriors while minimizing the irrigation and water usage required to allow them to flourish. Green facade screens with native crawling vegetation planted at its base as well as cascading down from the roof above will grow over time to further obscure the warehouse and parking structure’s appearance.

A Green Roof Unlike Any Other

The warehouse’s 144,522 sq/ft metal deck high-performance green roof—three times bigger than any other landscaped space for a Costco in Mexico—was meticulously curated with thousands of native plants and grasses spanning 10 varieties, each reviewed and approved by local environmental agencies. In partnership with Secretaria de Medio Ambiente, insect “hotels” have also been installed, further nurturing nearby flora.

The roof was custom engineered to collect and transport stormwater runoff to the park for landscape amenities such as fountains and ponds. Unique waterproofing and leak-detection systems were also developed to ensure the facility’s rainwater accumulation and operations function correctly and prevent water from seeping through the membrane. 

Due to the roof’s green-centric design, the installation of standard HVAC systems required customization. Just one block of machinery lives atop the building, while additional mechanics, including air handling units designed to chill the warehouse with cold water, reside underneath.

 

Seamless Integration with Community & Recreation

Atop the parking structure: a veritable playground for city residents and visitors, purposely designed with sustainability, wellness, and community in mind, and seamlessly blended into the existing Parque Mexicana beyond. Carefully configured, a fútbol field, padel court, and hybrid basketball/volleyball courts sweep across the roof, while a pedestrian bridge extends the existing jogging path, looping it back into the park. 

Adjacently overhead Costco’s receiving area lies a beginner’s roller skate park, designed for children, to get the hang of basics before graduating to more advanced terrain.

The one-of-a-kind design, solidifying the concealment of the Costco warehouse, parking structure, and loading bays, unifies the amenities’ connections to the established park experience while offering a new array of spaces for the community and visitors alike to enjoy.

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Costco Wholesale Asia

The secrets to a successful global expansion

When industry leader 开市客 sought expansion overseas, there were numerous nuanced considerations—culture, capacity, jurisdictional requirements, materials, cost, timeframes, structure variants, building codes, and beyond—that Costco needed to consider in order to ensure their debut in Asia would be an outright success. They employed long-time partner MG2 to help them tackle these challenges and provide a localized, reliable, inherently “Costco Wholesale” experience for new consumer bases across multiple countries.

Taking up residence in urban areas experiencing explosive population growth, real estate and structure footprint are major considerations with each Costco Wholesale designed and built in Asia. The employment of multilevel retail warehouses—a more common practice overseas than here in the United States—provide spatial solutions, but still require careful programming and custom resolutions that designers consider and tailor to each unique location.

虽然在美国的批发零售商那里购物是独一无二的，但在日本，中国，台湾和韩国这样的国家（在Costco Wholesale里度过一天可以成为目的地的家庭），体验可能会不同且新颖。范围的事件。 Costco和MG2团队认真分析并记录了每个地点的购物习惯，并考虑了容量控制，文化规范和社区偏好等变化。部门的设计旨在在商店内部进行调整，以适应地区口味，例如日本强大的寿司部门。

即使是脚印和集成技术也已本地化（移动坡道，电梯，增加停车位等等），可以确保熟悉的客户流和提升的用户体验，而这已成为一种非常流行的购物体验。

凭借我们对Costco项目知识的广度和深度以及数十年来与国家/地区经理的合作，MG2不断为特殊挑战（例如在开业后增加新部门）提供即时解决方案。根据每个地点的独特设计要求，我们的团队已与Costco Wholesale运营部门紧密合作，就每种结构的需求进行了标准化，以充分利用空间。除了简化我们的流程外，MG2还能够控制因国家/地区而异的软成本，从而确保没有任何项目超出预算。

我们的共生关系一直持续到今天，我们最新的项目利用突破性技术（例如VR演练）让高管在新地点开业之前查看楼层。随着Costco Wholesale在中国和其他地区的扩张计划不断壮大，MG2的设计不断突破界限，并彻底改变了亚洲的批发购物体验。

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Costco Wholesale has partnered with MG2 for over 30 years.
Costco Wholesale Santa Fe La Mexicana by MG2

与全球零售业巨头的长期合作

30多年前，我们与开市客（Costco Wholesale）的合作始于一个仓储式建筑。彼时，这个今日仓储零售业的引领者正忙于在广阔的乡村和郊区扎下根基。不过，随着该品牌越来越受欢迎，其业务范围扩展到城市社区，这为项目开发带来了更大的挑战和更多的限制条件。同时，开市客开始大胆地拓展产品范围，提供包括光学和听力中心、药房、加油站和新鲜优质的肉类、熟食和海鲜等各种产品和服务。随着项目相关的规范变得愈加复杂、要求愈发严格，需要有富有创意的设计方案加以应对，也需要一个了解他们的目标、赞同他们的价值观并有意与他们共同成长的敬业的合作伙伴，而他们的选择是MG2。

三十多年的发展，开市客在全球拥有了超过780个门店，MG2则是其延续至今的合作伙伴。我们之间的合作关系不论是在人员方面还是在专业层面都得到了发展提升。我们共同努力，优化建筑设计和交付、成本管理、授权服务、建筑资产管理和项目管理方面的组织效率。 MG2对开市客的需求会做预测，与其共同发展，随着时间的推移不断提升项目完成的速度和一致性。

Costco仓库：路易斯安那州新奥尔良（图片来源：George Kuchler）

通过与MG2作为计划合作伙伴，Costco Wholesale通过创建和维护优化部署中的铂金标准来树立标杆： 从施工开始到向会员敞开大门仅需110天。 他们的“高质量，最优惠价格”的建筑设计方法（也反映在他们的产品和客户服务中）是Costco Wholesale品牌承诺的固有组成部分。 

MG2每个月都会对开市客仓储建筑的原型设计进行更新变动，寻求创新方法实现升级和概念改进，同时保留敏捷的开发速度和高质量标准。

我们的合作关系超越了MG2所提供的资源深度和服务广度；我们与开市客的团队之间有着默契共识，共同推动这一广为人知的零售业巨轮不断前行。我们共同创造现代、清洁、安全且符合开市客交付质量标准的现代工业时代的零售环境。我们共同应对无数新的挑战，在携手同行中一次次从看似不可能的机遇中找到问题的解决方案。 

在此过程中，我们对开市客的项目设计进行了优化，让其得以获取每年数以百万计的业务收益，同时继续帮助他们不断发展，拓展全球新的消费市场。

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Public Storage

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营造与仓储方案同样精彩的项目体验

Public Storage作为美国与欧洲自助存储领域的引领者，一直全心致力于为客户服务，提供超越预期的租赁存储空间，同时，也坚定地长期致力于节约能源和奉行可持续性标准。为了帮助客户在竞争日益激烈的市场持续显露优势，Public Storage与MG2合作，更新重塑了存储空间设计。 

此次合作确定了原型设计方案，旨在将同一品牌旗下的2,400个现有物业和未来物业收购有机结合在一起。同时，项目团队还将正在申请专利的“未来办公室”原型设计运用在新的建筑项目之中达成创新。这些举措迅即提升了品牌的知名度，为品牌提供平台展现不同地点所具有的无缝衔接的升级体验，从而在竞争中脱颖而出。

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通过迭代实现功能性的统一

从2007年开始，MG2携手Ritchie Brothers 拍卖行的建筑设计团队已完成了其全球超过15个拍卖行项目。合作之前，Ritchie Brothers 拍卖行对已有的设计概念未进行迭代更新就应用到新项目之中，导致各个项目不断出现同样的问题。

对于该项目，不论是从迪拜到北京的全球项目选址考察和总体规划，还是确定在乡村地区新建公共基础设施的方案，都既给MG2设计团队带来了挑战，也带来了创新的机遇。

从项目伊始，MG2就将精益设计方法和基准分析贯穿于整个设计过程。我们的设计团队考察了现有的优选设施、与施工团队，供应商和员工密切沟通，了解他们的痛点并记录可以改进的领域。

Based on what they learned and leveraging a fresh perspective of the barriers the client was facing, MG2 created a new prototype, set of design guidelines, and specs. For each build, we were able to customize, observe, and refine solutions, making each new location better than the last. Finally, we worked hand-in-hand with Ritchie Bros. teams to successfully maintain their facilities and implement behavioral changes, ensuring guidelines were followed both now and in the future.

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通过此次合作，MG2为客户提供了全面的建筑设计咨询服务，同时与相关项目合作方和咨询费完成了沟通协调，保障了各个项目的成功交付。