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Article: Fitting it in for outfitters.
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- Engineered Systems
- Article date:
- October 1, 2007
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HVAC systems in Urban Outfitters' new headquarters had to work not only for comfort but also as part of the interior design. Ultimately, radiant heating and cooling, CFD to navigate some tight spacing, and some value engineering touches created a configuration every bit as distinctive as the facility's koi ponds and gourmet cafeteria.
When Urban Outfitters, Inc., decided to establish its new headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the retailer sought a distinctive approach to the adaptive reuse of several former shipyard workshop buildings to serve as offices, design studios, and support space for more than 500 staff members.