IPA – Architecture and more prepared and executed the new expansion of the Mecalit production complex.
In this assignment, the team of IPA – Architecture and more not only completed the full scope of design work but did so in a way that enabled the modernization and expansion of Mecalit’s production facilities in Kuklen without major intervention in the existing buildings or infrastructure, and most importantly - without interrupting the ongoing production process.
With exceptional precision, the team defined the layout of the new extension, which consists of a single-storey production hall with a loading and unloading zone and a three-storey administrative wing. A carefully developed implementation plan ensured the smooth progress of construction and the seamless commissioning of the new workspaces and infrastructure.
Mecalit manufactures components for household appliances for global industry leaders. Through this expansion, the company has introduced a new line of production – plastic components for the automotive sector. The new facility was designed to meet the specific technological requirements of processes such as cold metalworking and assembly operations.
The production hall features a large internal volume, allowing for the installation of innovative technologies and solutions developed by the company. The new building adjoins the existing one and adds 3,824 square meters to the already established 5,754 square meters of production area.
At ground level, a direct connection is provided between the new production and administrative zones, while an additional link via a staircase connects them on the second floor. One of the project’s most notable features is the efficient utilization of waste heat.
IPA – Architecture and more developed a custom energy recovery system that enables the redistribution of residual heat throughout the building. To maximize efficiency, this system is connected to the underfloor heating in the administrative areas and the air heating units within the production and storage zones.
