CONTINENTAL AG 
Significant investment in
The new three-story, 90,000 square foot building is designed and constructed to achieve LEED Gold certification
The facility incorporates unique character of its surroundings with a work environment that fosters efficient interaction and collaboration, creating a destination for team members in the post-pandemic work era
The three-story, 90,000 square foot building is designed and constructed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
'Another great moment for Continental and for the
New facility purposefully planned
'The
Involving employees, managers as well as executives from the project inception allowed every aspect of the facility to be purposefully ideated: from the selection of the architect to the details of the colors and furniture. Inspired by nature and incorporating both timeless and modern design elements, the building allows natural light to flood the interior year-round. Collaborative spaces of various sizes are located on all three levels, as well as offering numerous quiet areas for focused work. The building is surrounded by a wooded area planned for future outdoor trails.
'This new structure is so much more than the typical office building,' continued Etzel. 'In the past, the office was a place you had to come to - our objective for this building was to create a workplace destination that you want to come to.'
Sustainability vision guided the design
The building allows natural light to flood the interior year-round.
From the site layout to the building designed to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, to the incorporation of energy-saving and efficient materials, the project was carefully planned to be an example of Continental's sustainability ambitions. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The project incorporated key LEED building standards including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. The open office layout incorporates natural materials installed by local artisans that create a unique and collaborative environment. The building utilizes LED lighting for cost savings and contains recycled content carpet tiles and low VOC paint.
Involving employees, managers as well as executives from the project inception allowed every aspect of the headquarters to be purposefully planned.
On the exterior, the parking area, optimized for a decreased heat signature, includes 10 EV charging stations that may be used for electric vehicles or motorcycles. A total of 840 solar panels are located on the roof and in the parking area. These panels contribute up to 25 percent offset of the building's total energy consumption. Rainwater harvesting will be utilized for irrigation of the plantings and lawn area. The project was designed by
Continental considers safety to be a top priority for employees, visitors, and workers at our facilities. With over 135,000 person-hours invested during construction, there were zero recordable incidents during that time.
'I want to personally recognize the countless hours by all of the trades who made this vision a reality. On behalf of the executive team and the entire Continental family, I want to again thank the project team, the building partners, the county, and the state of
Collaborative spaces of various sizes are located on all three levels, as well as offering numerous quiet areas for focused work.
Aerial view: The new 90,000 square foot building sits on 33 acres in northern
Contact
Head of
Business Area Replacement The Americas
Continental Tires
+1 704 583 8696
Mary.Ann.Kotlarich@conti-na.com
Communications Manager Technology & Innovation
Continental Tires
+49 151 68984652
katharina.buehmann@conti.de
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