October 3, 2014

The Whirlpool Corporation Global World Headquarters North Wing Expansion and Renovation in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a project in which Epstein served as the architect and engineer, has been certified LEED-NC Silver Certification by the United States Green Building Council. This is the 42nd Epstein building to achieve LEED certification!

Whirlpools four-story 107,000 square foot North wing was constructed in 1955 and is the home of Whirlpools boardroom as well as the offices of the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team.In 2013 Epstein, along with our interior design partner, IA, renovated the interiors and added 1,800 sf of new space for a larger Boardroom and new Executive offices.The existing building had ceilings as low at 7-10, after the renovation the minimum ceiling height in the open office space is 9-0.This was particularly challenging due to the 10-0 floor to floor heights on level 2 and 3.A new central stair was added to bring natural light into the center of the building and facilitate better communication between departments. Conferencing was significantly expanded and collaboration zones were added to implement the workplace improvements that were successful at the Riverview Campus.Epstein designed all new MEP systems supported by a central plant.

The North Wing is Phase 1 of a 3 Phase project to renovate the entire Whirlpool Corporation Global World Headquarters.