Manufacturing Projects
Harper Engineering
20,000 s.f.
Renton, WA
In 2007, Craft Architects completed a new corporate headquarters for
Harper Engineering; a locally owned company providing precision tooled
parts for the aircraft industry. The project consists of a
single-story fully heated manufacturing space and a semi-heated
distribution area along with two-stories of corporate offices. The
office space includes engineering, research and development testing
facilities. The project was a finalist for NAIOP's Industrial
Development of the Year. Craft is currently working on an
expansion for the facility.
Shasta Beverages
Tukwila, WA
Oberto
Sausage Company
Kent, WA
As a leading international provider of more than 500 beef jerky and
sausage products, Oberto Sausage Company is continually growing and
expanding. The principal of Craft Architects has been working with two
generations of the Oberto family since 1996. We continue to assist
Oberto with numerous projects, including the expansion of a smokehouse,
maintenance and packaging facilities, and future expansions requiring
onsite mitigation of wetlands and environmental reviews.
Apffels Coffee Roasting Co.
80,000 s.f.
Los Angeles, CA
In 2004, Craft Architects was asked to provide owner's representation,
interior design, and limited construction administration for a new
ground-up building for Apffels' corporate headquarters and coffee
roasting plant in southern California. The team included two generations
of Apffels' family members, The NohBell Group as the industrial
engineers, the local design/build team, and the City of Los Angeles. The
building details included sculptured murals on the exterior depicting
scenes from Apffels' rich history dating back to 1914, slate floors, a
uniquely designed lobby staircase, as well as archive photo displays
showing the history of Apffels. An original art deco streetlight from
their former location was donated by the city of Los Angeles.
