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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of Mars Petcare North America Headquarters
June 28, 2019
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Mars Petcare, the world’s leading pet care company, officially opened its new North American headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., created as the “Pet Friendly Workplace of the Future.” Brasfield & Gorrie served as general contractor and Hastings Architecture Associates was the architect. Highwoods Properties is the property owner.
The new office fosters a collaborative working environment for Associates and their four-legged friends, including:
- Wi-fi enabled dog park with seating areas and room to run so people and pets can work and play together
- Two indoor dog play areas, staffed by a “pack leader” and full-time “pet sitters” so Associates who may have a busy day can still bring their pets
- Coffee bars on every floor that also have automated “slurp stations” for pets so that everyone can enjoy break time together.
- Custom pet bed and toy storage space throughout the office
- Wider furniture with pet-friendly fabric, including sofas and ottomans, so Associates can lounge with their furry friends
- Acres of outdoor green space and walking paths – all designed with pet-friendly landscaping
Photo credit: Steve Hall © Hall + Merrick Photographers
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