Mercedes Benz USA

When Mercedes-Benz USA moved its North American headquarters from Montvale, NJ to Atlanta, GA, Mercedes-Benz wanted to create a new workplace environment that increased collaboration, was more attractive to young talent, and utilized their overall footprint more effectively.

The move involved both a temporary space and a new headquarters building that was gapped about three years apart. Herman Miller and CWC were awarded both the temporary space and the new headquarters. The temporary space was a very fast-paced project that went from initial RFP to be completely installed in just five months. Performance and execution were paramount in this condensed timeline. Herman Miller and CWC successfully hit the short deadlines and delivered the project on time and on budget. Two years later, the new headquarters building was put out to bid and the previous performance and aggressive pricing certainly helped with the win for this project as well. The new headquarters project was delivered three weeks ahead of schedule and on budget.

Temporary Space Location: Dunwoody (Atlanta, GA)

Headquarters Location: Sandy Springs (Atlanta, GA)

Design & Project Management
Team: Gensler & JLL

Project Scope (temporary space)

• Existing facility

• 120,000 sq ft

• 500 employees initially that would grow to 750 by the end of a three-year lease

Project Scope (new HQ, completed May 2018)

• New construction

• 150,000 sq ft

• 1,200 employees

Products Provided: Herman Miller Canvas Dock and Canvas Wall, BRC laminate storage, Herman Miller Mirra 2 task seating, Herman Miller Flo monitor arms, Geiger private offices and boardroom, Herman Miller Collection ancillary, Herman Miller Setu meeting space chairs