Nickelodeon, in conjunction with McCormick Construction, has recently announced a new 200,000 square foot expanded facility is fully operational in Burbank, California. The giant production facilities now has a recently built and expanded five story animation complex that is over 100,000 square feet. In addition, there is an expansive new courtyard as well as a complete re-design of their 72,000 square foot production studio that saw its first action back in 1998.
The over 23,000 square-foot courtyard serves as a connection point between the new and original buildings, while itself serving as an outdoor work and meeting area with full A/V capabilities and an art installation site. Details of the courtyard include:
- A 400-lb statue of The Ren & Stimpy Show’s Stimpy situated in a Zen garden
- Stone benches etched with live-action and animation creators’ artwork and quotes
- Wire sculptures of Henry Danger, Clarissa Explains It All, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Dora the Explorer, among others
- Banners representing every live-action and animation show in current production
Nickelodeon, now in its 37
th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years.
Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon Group, said of the new facility that, "The opening of our new offices in Burbank is a significant moment for Nickelodeon. We are ushering in a new era of creative excellence and increased collaboration for everyone who works here. Since we first planted our flag on the West Coast in the early ‘90s, Nickelodeon in Burbank has been a beacon to the creative community, and our new complex now signals our increased commitment to giving our creators and employees the very best environment and resources to be successful."
Nickelodeon’s partners for bringing to life its facility include:
- Accord Interests, LLC – The national real estate development firm developed the original and new buildings, and will continue to own and manage the complex.
- DLR Group – This executive architect group led conceptual planning and building design, city approvals, construction drawings, and construction administration for the core and shell of the project.
- McCormick Construction – Responsible for building the facility’s core and shell, in addition to the studio’s 450-stall, 129,000 square-foot parking structure.
- Environmental Contracting Corporation – Responsible for the completion of the interiors of the new building, the exterior courtyard and the addition of a new glass pavilion adjacent to several new public spaces.
- STUDIOS Architecture – The international design firm was the design architect for the new building, the exterior courtyard, and all of the interior spaces for the complex.
- KSA Design Studio – The nationally recognized landscape architecture firm was responsible for the landscape design of the main courtyard and the small outdoor areas surrounding the buildings.
- STRUCK – This integrated branding agency worked to ensure that the Nickelodeon brand was felt and experienced throughout the new building and complex.
- Brightworks Sustainability – Led the LEED green building certification process for the project, working with Nickelodeon and the design team to create a sustainable and healthy work environment.
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