Evan Mathison

As a long-standing fixture in the community and profession, Van Dyken Mechanical underwent a renovation to unify their three companies [Van Dyken Mechanical, Grand Valley Automation, Mechanical Testing Services] and update their Grandville office to reflect the same polished service they provide their clients each day. The daily operations were analyzed to develop a more intuitive space plan that would allow each company to work within their department in a more efficient way. An emphasis was put on collaboration and communication, which is seen in open workstations, community tables, lounge spaces, and technology driven meeting rooms. Having built their reputation on relationships, VDM wanted to enhance the client experience starting from the initial drive-in. A strong entry was the focal point of the renovated exterior, allowing clients to easily define their path to the reception and provide more of a presence from the main street. The exterior materials are a combination of more industrial finishes with lighter metals, dark gray, and grounding brick, while the warmer white oak and glass provide brightness to a previously dark interior. Black accents help ground the palette, modernize the exterior, and emphasis the strong horizontal lines of the building. The exterior materials carry through […]