A future without emissions

Balancing high-performance operations with a public-facing front-of-house, the new Battery Assembly Facility enables John Deere to expand production capacity and add to growing product lines. The highly visible site establishes a bold identity for John Deere and strengthens connections to the community with an angular canopy over the main entry, creating a dynamic, welcoming plaza.

Facing an adjacent public park, the 241,000-square-foot facility embraces a public view with a glass and metal façade. The angular canopy extends over the entry plaza, mirroring the site layout and featuring a circular oculus that allows natural light into the space. Transparent views into the front office support daylighting and connection to nature for employees and staff, as well as highlight products and machinery for client visitors.

The building consists of office, warehouse, high-bay manufacturing, and assembly space. Elevated rack storage of high- and moderate-hazard materials and an open-plan, high-bay manufacturing space enable a fully automated assembly process. An elevated equipment platform houses MEP equipment. Interior design elements incorporate flexible office layouts capable of adapting to future industry needs.

Vertical, aluminum fins on the exterior façade provide shading in working areas while still allowing daylight into the facility. The fins accentuate movement along the building, creating a dynamic texture that offers both high-impact design and practical functionality. Utilizing parametric tools, orientation, spacing, and depth were optimized to reduce glare and solar heat gain while preserving outdoor views from offices, conference rooms, and the cafeteria.

Supporting John Deere's vision to advance battery technologies for a future of low and near-zero carbon emissions, the new facility helps them adjust to changing industry standards and remain prepared for the future.