Nestle USA, Glendale, California

KAL Architects performed architectural consulting services to assist in various Nestle projects in the preparation and coordination of the detailed design and construction documents. The scope of work included: 1) the "redlining" of contract drawings and the review and checking of all drawings for accuracy; 2) completeness, code compliance, interdisciplinary consistency, coordinating, and the integration of all input from civil, structural, mechanical and other consultants; 3) the review and integration of specifications prepared by others into all main drawings.

 Laboratory

A single story Laboratory was designed adjacent to the already existing plant on an abandoned street. The requirements were for a chemistry, microbiology, majonnier, and vitamin testing laboratories with additional lab offices, tasting kitchen, record filing area and necessary utility rooms. Locating and placing the hundreds of pieces of already existing and new lab equipment into the labs has been one of the important facets of this project. KAL Architects worked extensively with the cabinet manufacturers on the specific design of the cabinets to ensure that everything met with our client's specifications.

 Plant & Product Line Expansions

This capital improvement project for the Nutritional Products Division entailed that a single story, 64,000-sq. ft. expansion of a shipping warehouse, was done. Demolition of the existing warehouse and remodeling for new food processing equipment had to be factored into schedule. The project was constructed in three main phases to ensure, maintain, and guarantee on-going production and shipment schedules. Rita Kalwani was Project Manager and Architect for Nestle, USA during this project.

 Product Process Area Expansion

The existing process area at the Eau Claire plant was remodeled for the installation of new food processing equipment. This project was constructed in three phases in order to maintain production and product shipment schedules. Rita Kalwani was the Project Manager and Architect through Construction Administration for Nestle, USA.

 Receiving Warehouse Expansion

This project involved the demolition, remodeling, and expansion of a 53,000-sq. ft. existing Receiving Warehouse at the Nestle Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Plant. The installation of new food processing equipment had to be factored into all project schedules. Production and shipment schedules were maintained consistently throughout all phased construction processes. Rita Kalwani was the Project Manager and Architect for this Nestle, USA, project.

 Shipping Warehouse Expansion

A capital improvement project for Nestle's Nutritional Products Division in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The project consisted of a single story expansion for the company’s main shipping warehouse; a mezzanine; and the remodeling of an already existing plant and the installation of new food processing equipment. The project was divided into three key phases, which allowed our client the ability to maintain all existing production and product shipment schedules, while construction improvements took place.

 Master Planning Of The Division's Main Facility

A comprehensive master plan was commissioned to project future capital improvement projects for this facility. The expansion was done in different phases for maximum capacity of growth. This allowed that work was done within the confines of current ownership limits and also that it was done in compliance with the feasibility of acquiring other adjacent sites. Numerous factors were considered, such as: site circulation; building layout; operation of the plant; construction phasing; site limitation; security; local code requirements; cost analysis; and aesthetic elements as well. Numerous schemes were developed for client review and open for comment. Rita Kalwani prepared the presentation plans to the Nestle USA company and management.

 Laboratory

A new Confections Facility for Nestle's Chocolate Division was built next to their already existing plant in Fulton, New York. This project included the expansion of the Processing Area and the addition of a mezzanine with a walk-on ceiling to be added above. The new area interfaced with the already existing plant from both sides. A notable feature of the main designs was the exterior walls that were composed of pre-cast concrete panels and insulated metal panels. These panels included built-in connections that allowed for their removal or placement in different locations or whenever future plant expansions would occur.