Overhead Door Corporation

Durr Systems Headquarters Facility / SmithGroup

The consolidation of three metro-Detroit locations led to the creation of a new headquarters, engineering, research, and equipment testing center in Southfield, Michigan, for this German-based company specializing in robotics and prototype testing for paint systems. The 92,000-square-foot office and 100,000-square-foot training, research, and assembly facility provides an efficient, light-filled workspace for approximately 500 employees, fostering increased collaboration, communication, and creativity. The campus includes a new validation building, testing, and training center, with much of the existing structure reused and enhanced with energy-efficient technologies, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability. A contemporary curtain wall and insulated metal panel system replaced most of the exterior skin, improving thermal performance, airtightness, and operational energy efficiency while unifying the appearance of the original structure and new additions. The main entrance was relocated to the north side and highlighted with an exterior canopy using the same material, creating a cohesive and modern identity for the campus.