CASE STUDY

PRE-CON.COM

OwnerMilton Industrial Centre GP Inc.

Design-Build Contractorjh.architecture

LocationMilton, ON

LOWE’S DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

Pre-Con supplied precast wall panels for a 58,000m2 custom built Distribution Centre for Lowe’s companies of Canada in Milton, ON. The surrounding escarpment inspired James Hettinger of jh.architecture to incorporate a sweeping wave pattern motif into the exterior panels of the warehouse.

As a leading provider of architectural and structural precast solutions in Ontario, Pre-Con brings a wealth of experience to every project. We provide innovative design, fabrication and construction services in a variety of market sectors with a commitment to quality and safety. When performance counts, Pre-Con is ready to deliver.

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Pre-Con / Case Study / Lowe’s Distribution Centre | 2018–11

As a result, Pre-Con designed a visually striking façade by customizing a rib layout, modifying our standard Flexwall product. Flexwall is a custom designed, complete wall system that does not require interior finishing.

The design team incorporated a modular wave pattern that continuously wrapped around three elevations of the warehouse portion. Using a repetitive pattern reduced production costs.

Phase II will add another 26,000m2 to the Distribution Centre. Once completed, the facility will be 650m long on 7.7ha.

LOWE’S DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

Pre-Con worked closely with jh. architecture from concept to completion, as the precast panels required a higher insulating value and a unique aesthetic.

Collaboration in the early stages, utilizing building information modelling (BIM) technology allowed the architect to create working plans that could be shared with Pre-Con’s engineering and drafting departments.

The completed Lowe’s Distribution Centre