FOWLER VOLKSWAGEN
PROTOTYPE STORE
Norman, OK— Crossland Construction was pleased to be awarded the $6.5 million Fowler Volkswagen project in Norman, Oklahoma. At 48,000 square feet, it is one of the largest Volkswagen dealerships in the United States, along with one of the largest service departments. The new 2.0 building design incorporated changes from the previous Volkswagen standard. Large amounts of Owner-supplied equipment and materials for the facility were installed during our portion of the construction, making frequent and clear communication and scheduling a necessity. It is a tilt-wall building, with white block and an exterior insulation finishing system treatment. Interior finishes include carpet, stained concrete, wood floors, and tile. Exposed offices on the second floor overlook those on the first floor. The facility’s uniqueness goes beyond its finishes. Inside, customers enjoy impressive artistic creations by local talent. The dealership walls are home to two sculptures, 20 twodimensional pieces, and seven three-dimensional works of art created with Volkswagen parts. Four murals, including a 156-foot mural created by 10 graffiti artists, are featured as well. “The vision was to create an art gallery within a car dealership. We wanted the space to be intriguing for customers and a place in which our employees were proud to work,” said Kristen Vails, Director of Community Outreach for Fowler Holding Company. Weather was a constant battle during the course of this project. Rain and snow were prevalent during both the erection of the building and the slab pours. Fortunately, however, our self-perform steel crews were able to work in the bad conditions to maintain the schedule. Despite all obstacles, Crossland crews completed the project on time and on budget. The dealership was an exciting endeavor for Eric Brown, Project Superintendent, and Kort Sagehorn, Project Manager. Crossland was happy to transform their out-of-the-box concept into a state-of-the-art reality.
Client: Fowler Holdings Architect: Architects in Partnership Crossland Project Team Eric Brown, Project Manager Kort Sagehorn, Superintendent Francisco Rodriquez, Field Engineer Tim Ryan, Mentor Paul Pearson, Steel Superintendent 9