Merchant & Gould asked Keewaydin to assist with a strategic real estate plan that
would evaluate the firm's real estate needs and determine a plan of action for
the future.
Peter Kitchak, Keewaydin President, found temporary space
in IDS Center which Merchant & Gould could occupy during the build-out of their
permanent space. Unfortunately, this meant that Merchant & Gould would have
to move twice. To make the double move feasible, Kitchak persuaded the building
owner to absorb all of the costs of the initial move. Because the landlord absorbed
the costs of the initial move and provided a significant tenant improvement
allowance, the transition had very attractive long-term opportunities.
Michelle McGuire, Senior Project Manager at Keewaydin, worked with Merchant
& Gould to hire and manage the design team, hire the contractor, supervise
the build out, monitor the schedule and budget, and to communicate all of the
details of the process to the firm.
The result of the diligent effort
of the entire team is intelligent space design that supports the firm's objectives
and has fostered a significant change in the environment. Consistent office
sizes help to enhance flexibility. The new office layout also creates team-building
opportunities and encourages the formation of mentoring relationships.
The space offers clearly defined private "quiet spaces" and many areas for interaction.
Standardized furniture systems make it easier to rearrange teams when
working on new projects.
"Our project was done on time, on budget and everything worked the way we expected it to work. Keewaydin met and exceeded all of our expectations." Jeff Sjobeck, COO, Merchant & Gould, PC
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