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5/23/23
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Mercedes-Benz USA has completed work on the world’s second Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, an international destination for the luxury brand’s car enthusiasts. Designed by interior architectural design firm Hendy, the Long Beach facility features 41.5k sf of workspace, 20k sf of vehicle storage, auto restoration and maintenance areas, a museum-like showroom, processing bay and retail experience.
The hangar-sized building was formerly an aircraft production site for aeronautic firm McDonnell Douglas which years later merged with Boeing, a leading supplier of passenger aircraft. The property is located at 3860 N Lakewood Blvd, just north of Long Beach Airport.
The clean and functional workspace consists of modern service bays equipped with the latest technology and hydraulic lifts. The shop area houses all the equipment and supplies required to restore and service classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles, with designated areas for upholsterers to stitch leather seats, painters to color-match historic hues, and metal workers to fashion parts that no longer exist.
The showroom features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and is outfitted with specialized sensitive LED light fixtures to enhance the showcasing of the vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz brand is incorporated into every facet of the space, with subtle cues in the overhead lighting that echo the famous Mercedes-Benz logo. All flooring, signage and fixtures align clearly with the brand’s luxury aesthetic, and complementary artwork adorns the walls to create an elegant ambiance, including a dramatic abstract frieze that hangs above the reception area.
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