American Eurocopter Selects Lauckgroup to Renovate the Companys Dallas Office

Lauckgroup, Inc., an interior architecture firm with twenty years of experience creating interiors, announces the firm has been selected to re-design offices for American Eurocopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company).

September 9, 2004 -- Lauckgroup, Inc., an interior architecture firm with twenty years of experience creating interiors, announces the firm has been selected to re-design offices for American Eurocopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company), one of the worlds three largest aerospace manufacturers. Lauckgroup will be renovating approximately 12,000 square feet of the companys central offices at its Grand Prairie, 52-acre facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Lauckgroups design efforts on behalf of American Eurocopter include updating the companys executive and administrative offices to align with its sophisticated brand image. As leading developers and manufacturers of helicopters, American Eurocopter sought to translate elements of its world-class, technologically-advanced image into its Dallas corporate offices. The project features a new building entrance with a landscaped courtyard. The metal entrance canopy is shaped like a wing and the tall icon element at the entry to the building resembles a helicopter tail section, including the companys signature fenestron element. In the reception area, crisp finishes such as granite flooring set off the video and scale model displays of the companys products. The project, slated to be completed in November 2004, includes an interior renovation of 8,500 square feet and another 3,250 square feet of entryway and courtyard space.

We have had expansive facilities in Grand Prairie, Texas for nearly two decades and continue to feel it is a strategic location for our objectives, stated Marc Paganini, President of American Eurocopter. Our helicopter products employ the most advanced technology available today. Our objective was to bring that essence to our corporate offices and create a comfortable, streamlined marketing, sales and work environment.

American Europcopters Grand Prairie facility is centered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, at the Grand Prairie Air Field. At the facility, the company works with over 400 U.S.-based customers, keeping more than 1,300 Eurocopter helicopters operational nationwide. Services offered at the Grand Prairie location include an expansive inventory of product spares; personalized technical support; factory authorized blade, dynamic component repair and overhaul capabilities; completions and STC customization services; a vast library of technical information; national network of factory-authorized service centers; and comprehensive transition flight and maintenance training programs.

Helicopters are beautiful machines, the result of precision engineering and high tech craftsmanship. Rarely do we, as designers, have the opportunity to use such a rich and visual palette to work from. In the space weve used materials reminiscent of aircraft technology combined with references to air and wind the environment in which these aircraft fly. Walking up to the building and into the space, you can feel the excitement of flying and the companys pride in their product, stated Brigitte Preston, Lauckgroup Principal of Design.

We are very excited about working on behalf of American Eurocopter and renovating their current space to reflect their cutting-edge identity, stated Anne Kniffen, President of Lauckgroup. The project represents a unique opportunity for Lauckgroup to work with a highly dynamic aerospace company.

About Eurocopter
Eurocopter is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company), one of the worlds three largest aerospace manufacturers.

About Lauckgroup
With offices in Austin and Dallas, Lauckgroup is a leading Texas-based interior architecture firm with two decades of experience. The firm is comprised of award-winning design specialists who seek to integrate clients brand, culture and vision into streamlined and functional environments. Lauckgroup evaluates the needs and individual dynamics of an organization to create both solutions and innovations for their workspaces.

Lauckgroups focus includes designing interiors for leading corporations, professional service and law firms, call centers and educational and public institutions.

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