Press
Press
19.3.2012
Award for new McLaren Production Centre
MIPIM award for Best Industrial and Logistics Development recognises new McLaren Production Centre
The new McLaren Production Centre (MPC) has received significant industry recognition as building architects Foster + Partners, and national planning and design consultancy Terence O’Rourke, were given the award for Best Industrial and Logistics Development by MIPIM at a recent ceremony in Cannes, France.
McLaren Automotive Operations Director Alan Foster said: “Creation of MPC required the high level of vision, innovation and efficiency for which McLaren Group is renowned. I am proud that our partners have been recognised for their role in designing and developing an outstanding manufacturing plant for McLaren Automotive.
“Terence O’Rourke Ltd and Foster + Partners provided specialist skills in building design, landscape architecture, master and town planning and environmental consultancy. We now have a stunning facility in which to produce every future McLaren Automotive sports car.”
The award-winning MPC building benefits from partnerships with a small group of specialist companies, all leaders in their field; Avantgarde (tiling design specialist) Pastorelli (ceramic tiles) S. Lucas Group (applied finishes and fit out) Trimo (cladding solutions) Targetti (light fittings) and Vizona (interior design fit out).
Based in Germany and with roots stretching back to 1934, Vizona is a leading high-end shop fitting company of the Vitrashop Group offering customised solutions and project services for every phase of interior design projects for retail and service companies. Vizona share key core values with McLaren such as quality, innovation and passion, helping to achieve the stunning realisation of the MPC.