Foxconn Seeking Firm To Redesign Milwaukee Headquarters

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — Foxconn Technology Group has issued a Request for Proposal for architects and engineers to provide design services to modernize and enhance its North American corporate headquarters at 611 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Downtown Milwaukee.

“Beginning the RFP process on our North American corporate headquarters is an important step forward in Foxconn’s progress in Wisconsin,” said Dr. Alan Yeung, Director of U.S. Strategic Initiatives for Foxconn in a prepared statement. “With its own innovation center, our Milwaukee headquarters will help us connect entrepreneurs and startups with the advanced technology being developed and produced at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park campus in Mount Pleasant. "

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The seven-story 611 building is approximately 145,000 square feet, sits on two acres and was purchased by Foxconn from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. in June. About 500 personnel will work from the facility.

The RFP on the North American headquarters focuses on providing services that include:

• Sustainable design features
• Building improvements required for multi-tenant occupancy
• “Smart Building” alternatives
• Implementing energy efficiency components
• Renovation or build-out of workspaces
• Improvements to “refresh” building finishes and work environment
• Lighting alternatives (architectural and security)
• Interior and exterior signage

Final selection of the chosen firm is expected to take place in September, with work slated to begin later that month. In addition to work on the North American headquarters, the selected firm may be considered for work on other Foxconn projects in Wisconsin.

The Downtown Milwaukee building is one of three Foxconn locations across Wisconsin in addition to the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Mount Pleasant. Foxconn also has announced plans to establish offices in both Eau Claire and Green Bay.

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