Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of Medline Industries Inc. Customer Service Center in Dubuque, IA

 

Dawn Riegel

 

 OAK BROOK, IL, Feb. 23, 2021 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on the Medline Industries Inc. Call Center. Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services for the project. 

Medline Industries Inc.’s new call center located in Dubuque, Iowa is 130,000 square feet and LEED Certified. With a design goal of creating a “town within a town”, the impressive size of the call center offers over 1,000 workstations.

Cameron Trefry

 “Medline’s unparalleled growth created a need for a new customer service center, which supports and responds to all of Medline’s Core Business Units,” said Cameron Trefry, Principal of Ware Malcomb’s Chicago, Oak Brook and Washington D.C. offices.

“With such an expansive space, it was our top priority that the entire facility emphasizes connectivity and community,” said Dawn Riegel, Director, Interior Architecture and Design of Ware Malcomb’s Chicago and Oak Brook offices. 

To help designate the space, the design team implemented neighborhoods and active, interwoven landscaping using materials and fixtures such as acoustical clouds and colored lighting to serve as beacons for each area.

 Break out spaces were implemented throughout to serve as individual oases for those needing to unwind away from their desks.

Adjacent to the cafeteria is a light-filled corner city center with access to an outside patio, providing employees an opportunity to connect with nature and unwind.

To enhance staff members’ well-being, a 5,200 square foot gym/multipurpose room with a full-size basketball court is available to all employees.

The gym also boasts a 2,200 state-of-the-art fitness center. To encourage activity, the space includes a quarter mile track around the interior of the open office. 

The General Contractor for the project was Alston Construction.

CONTACTS:

Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations, KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

Rachel@kcomm.com 

Maria Rodgers, Public Relations Manager, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

Maureen Bissonnette, Associate Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128, mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

RPG and CenterSquare Acquire 203,000 SF Value-Add Asset in North San Diego, CA

 

Adam Robinson

 VISTA, CA, Feb, 23, 2021 – RPG, a San Diego-based owner, operator, and developer of high-quality commercial real estate, in joint venture partnership with CenterSquare, a global investment manager has acquired 1 Viper Way in the North San Diego submarket of Vista, CA.

RPG is a dynamic real estate owner and operator who has a rich history within the San Diego market. To date, the firm has more than 4.8 million square feet in AUM totaling more than $900 million across San Diego.

“This acquisition is perfectly aligned with our niche approach to identifying, sourcing, repositioning, and developing exceptionally well-located, high-quality assets in the San Diego market, especially in North San Diego,” says Adam Robinson, Founder and President of RPG. 

“This property previously served as the headquarters for an automotive technology company for 20 years and is now currently vacant. This provides a significant opportunity for upside potential and allowed us to acquire the asset at a discount.”

Jeffrey B. Reder

RPG and CenterSquare plan to implement a comprehensive repositioning plan to modernize the property to appeal to a growing number of industrial tenants throughout the region.

“North San Diego has emerged as a hub of growth over the last several years as quality industrial users continue to migrate to the region,” says Robinson. 

“By updating the property and integrating features and amenities we know users are demanding, we can drive long-term demand for the property over time. In fact, our firm RPG is known throughout San Diego for our creative industrial properties and the unique value our assets bring to tenants and the community.”

 

Aric Starck

Planned improvements to the property include adding nine new dock-high doors along with five new grade level doors. The JV partnership also plans to reduce the amount of office and mezzanine space to appeal to last mile industrial users.

“CenterSquare continues to have strong conviction in the growing value of ‘last-mile’ industrial properties for tenants and looks forward to meeting the strong demand from a broad spectrum of users in the e-commerce, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors in the San Diego market,” says Jeffrey Reder, Managing Director for CenterSquare Investment Management.

According to Aric Starck, Vice Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield, “1 Viper Way is well positioned to attract industrial demand in the county as one of the region’s largest lease-up opportunities, with 28’ clear heights, heavy power and exceptional dock loading with the ability to significantly expand dock and grade level loading.”

 Bill Cavanagh 

The property is located at 1 Viper Way in Vista, California. Starck and Bill Cavanagh with Cushman & Wakefield represented Stockbridge, a private equity real estate investment management firm based in San Francisco, in the transaction.

 

About RPG

RPG is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate investment firm that acquires, owns, and develops industrial, office, residential and mixed-use properties throughout Southern CA. 

The firm is spearheaded by Adam Robinson who has directed the firm’s acquisition and development of over 4mm SF and over $700 million in commercial properties.

          With Adam Robinson at the helm, RPG oversees a portfolio of over 3 million square feet of real estate, with a focus in multi-family, mixed-use, office and industrial product. The firm continues to actively seek value-add investment and ground-up development opportunities in Southern California.

Contact:

Lexi Astfalk

Brower Group

(949) 438-6262

Lastfalk@brower-group.com

www.cushmanwakefield.com.

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Assumes Management of The Nautilus Inn in Daytona Beach, FL

Nautilus Inn, Daytona Beach, FL

DAYTONA BEACH, FL, Feb. 23, 2021—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it has taken over operations of the 99-room Nautilus Inn in Daytona Beach, Fla.  Owned by Asante Asset Management LLC, the hotel plans to undergo a multi-million renovation scheduled to begin August 2021. 

“The Nautilus Inn will benefit from our in-depth, firsthand knowledge of the Florida marketplace, as it joins our existing portfolio of six branded and independent Sunshine State hotels,” said Robert Cole, president & chief executive officer, HVMG. 

 

“Our growing footprint, as well as our familiarity with the local and state markets, allows us to share best practices and create economies of scale that will help the hotel increase profitability and grow market share.  The pandemic has devastated the travel industry, but we are confident that through our proprietary management and marketing systems, the hotel will improve upon its current performance.”

Mary Beth Cutshall

Located directly on the beach at 1515 S. Atlantic Ave., the Nautilus Inn is adjacent to Daytona Beach Shores, nestled on the family-friendly, south end of Daytona Beach.  Guests may enjoy such nearby attractions as Daytona International Speedway, Blue Spring State Park and Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, as well as all the nearby attractions of Central Florida. 

Property amenities include an ocean-front sundeck with heated pool, whirlpool and chaise lounges.  Guest rooms provide fully-equipped kitchens with coffeemakers, a flat-screen TV with cable, quality bathroom amenities, a spacious private balcony and complimentary wi-fi.

 Robert S. Cole

“To ensure guests that we are taking health and safety protocols very seriously, we have implemented a number of new standards to help reduce touch points and unnecessary interactions,” said Mary Beth Cutshall, EVP & chief development officer, HVMG. 

 “In addition to following and posting all local and statewide guidelines, we also have added HVMG’s Trust & Preparedness Plan, a streamlined, deep-cleaning program.  We will continue to take all proactive, preventative measures to ensure we are providing the safest possible environment for our guests and team members.”

 CONTACT:

CHRIS DALY

PRESIDENT

DG Public Relations, LLC

42806 Oatyer Court

Broadlands, Va. 20148

Main: 703-435-6293

Mobile: 703-864-5553

 chris@dalygray.com | www.dalygray.com

  www.hvmg.com