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INTRODUCTION NORR is pleased to submit our statement of qualification for
This package demonstrates our intricate knowledge and expertise
consideration of our consulting service offerings as the solution to
in retail design. We look forward to assisting you with your project,
your current and future development needs.
whether it’s a single location retail fit-up or a multi-site prototype roll-out.
B A LDWI N RE T A IL C E N TE R AUBUR N H IL L S , MIC H IG AN
THE WORLD’ S ONLY CURIOUS GEORGE STORE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
OUR FIRM NORR is a full-service architectural and engineering consulting
Each office is independently managed to ensure we continue to
firm and flagship brand of the Ingenium Group of companies. The
nurture and maintain relationships with our local clients. Our
NORR brand provides a well-honed balance of design, technology
offices frequently collaborate to capitalize on subject matter experts
and management skills. Our clients benefit from the simplicity and
available in other offices. This expertise and flexibility has resulted
efficiencies of a unified A/E firm that provides strategic planning,
in numerous repeat clients who are interested in a single source of
programming, architecture, interior design, space planning, and
responsibility and have confidence that the quality of work will be
engineering capabilities all from a single point of contact.
consistent in all of the NORR office locations.
NORR has experienced significant growth since it was established
NORR’s
in 1938 as a single office in Toronto. Today, NORR is a thriving
facilities for retail, commercial and office, government, sports
firm with offices located in major centers around the world. United
and recreation, education and mixed use. Our firm’s emphasis
States office locations include Detroit, Chicago, Sacramento and
on teamwork permeates all aspects of NORR’s work, from client
Washington DC.
relations to design.
One major contributing factor in NORR’s growth and longevity as a
Finally, as a global provider of consulting services to retail clients
consulting services provider is its structure. We are a privately held
we understand your business challenges. We have experience in
company with a strong vision and a wealth of diverse skills and
managing and developing national programs or prototypes for
expertise which have allowed us to adapt and grow in advance of
several international retail clients. NORR offers the skills, resources
new opportunities. But the true key contributing factor is our focus
and experience required to implement a successful solution from
on being a valuable contributor to our client’s success through an
all of our offices.
ongoing effort to understand not only our client’s business goals and objectives, but the industry or sector in which they exist.
experience
includes
various
project
types
involving
MARKETS SERVED NORR has defined its practice in terms of four broad markets: Lifestyle
Transportation
Whether designing world-class resorts or community shopping
With experience far beyond design and engineering, the reduction
centers, NORR focuses on the clients’ business goals as well as the
of carbon dioxide emissions, noise pollution and resolving other
lifestyle and aspirations of the market being served. NORR’s designs
environmental issues are integral aspects of the firm’s work. In
interpret and support these objectives.
addition, NORR offers insightful strategies for the management of facilities in a controlled and sustainable manner.
Commercial NORR designers provide the intelligence needed to engage the
Public Buildings
global commercial economy competitively and creatively through
NORR is committed to designing timeless public architecture
new developments, retrofits, upgrades and renovation projects that
that responds to cultural, aesthetic and budgetary goals. The
focus on maximizing the client’s return on investment.
firm’s rational, enduring design solutions to complex issues result in exceptional buildings, enhancing the infrastructure of the communities they serve.
B U CHANA N GA L L E RIE S G LASGOW , U K
L O W E’S RETA I L C EN TERS PRO TO TYPE M A N A G EM EN T M EXI C O
HARRY & DAVID MULTIPLE CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS
T H E M E AT HO US E NE I G HB O R HO O D B UT CH ER L O CA T I O N S N AT I O NW I D E
FULL-SERVICE CAPABILITIES NORR is a full-service architecture, engineering and planning firm.
NORR provides strategic planning, programming, architecture,
Our clients benefit from the simplicity and efficiencies of a unified
interior design, space planning, and engineering services all from
A/E firm capable of providing comprehensive services all from its
our qualified in-house team of professionals.
own in-house resources.
FRESH THY ME F A RME R S M AR K E T N ORTHVIL L E , MIC H IGA N & W O R T H I N G T O N , O H I O
SHELBY SQUARE RETAIL CENTER SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Master Planning
Mechanical
Electrical
•
Urban design
•
Plumbing systems
•
Emergency power systems
•
Community planning
•
Heating/ventilation/air conditioning
•
Lighting control systems
•
Land use planning
(HVAC)
•
Power supply/service entrance
•
Resort master planning
•
Variable air volume systems (VAV)
•
Feasibility studies
•
Roof top units (RTU)
•
Switchgear
•
Variable refrigerant volume systems
•
Panels
(VRV)
•
Site electrical plans and utility
Architecture •
Design
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Energy code compliance
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Due diligence
•
Building energy modeling
•
Building code review and implementation
Structural
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Sustainable design
•
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Accessibility
•
Construction drawings and
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Load calculations
specifications
•
Reinforced concrete design
Construction administration
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Structural steel design
•
Composite structure design
Interior Design
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Timber design
•
Interior architecture
•
Masonry design
•
Selection of materials, finishes and
•
Building energy modeling
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furnishings •
Adaptive reuse
•
Move management and logistics
Analysis and design of structural components and systems
equipment
coordination •
Photometric plans
•
Energy code compliance
RETAIL DESIGN NORR is a leader in retail space design, providing specialized architecture,
With years of design experience and an uncompromising dedication
interior design, and engineering expertise for a variety of retail store types.
to quality and service, we will create a unique, engaging space for
From smaller single-site and multi-location retail and concepts, to large-
patrons while representing the look and feel of your brand.
scale retail shops and retail centers, we create spaces that encourage product sales and deliver maximum value per square foot.
CVS/pharmacy
Lowe’s Mexico
BCBG Max Azria
Family Dollar
Continuing design work since 2001
Prototype Manager
Continuing Design work since 2010
Design work since 2003
Space planning through construction administration
20 projects Nationwide
Over 1,000 projects Nationwide New, remodel, expansion projects Projects in 35 States Manager of multiple Prototypes Minuite Clinic buildouts
We provide the following services to our retail clients: •
Tenant Fit-Up
•
Prototype Development
•
Prototype Adaptation
•
Retail Centers
•
Mixed-Use Projects
•
Renovation & Rebranding Programs
•
Repositioning of Real Estate Assets
•
ADA Compliance
•
LEED Evaluation and Recommendations
•
Studies, Audits & Assessments
Versa Development
Gymboree
Continued Design work since 2009
Continuing Design work
Multiple Retail Centers
Locations Nationwide
Princes Square >> Edinburgh, UK
ST E E LC AS E S HO WR O O M C HI CA G O , I L L I NO I S
A NN T A Y LO R CH I C AG O , I LL I NO I S
CV S /P H AR M A CY H I ST O R I CA L P R E S E R V A T I O N A N N A R B O R , M I CH I G AN
C O A LE S S E N O R T H A M E R I C A S T E E LC AS E S HO WR O O M CH I C AG O , I LL I NO I S
C HE S T E R M E R E M I X E D-U S E DE V E L O P M E NT C HE S T E R M E R E , A B
MORE INFORMATION
NORR is committed to designing projects that create a unique,
NORR Architects Engineers Planners
engaging space for patrons while representing the look and feel of
Detroit • Chicago • Sacramento • Washington D.C.
your brand.
T 313 324 3160 • NORRLLC@NORR.com
K AUFFMA N T IRE LOCATI ON S N A T ION W ID E
ARCHER LANDING RETAIL CENTER GAINSVILLE, FLORIDA
NORR Architects Engineers Planners Detroit • Chicago • Sacramento • Washington D.C.
T 313 324 3160 • NORRLLC@NORR.com