Spyderco Manufacturing Facility in Golden, Colorado

Sunward immediately began designing and engineering SpyderCo’s new, 100’x140’x16’ factory, working closely alongside the architect to meet all design criteria and accommodations desired by the company on time and on budget. The building’s terracotta-colored exterior includes a high R-value insulation system comprised of Kingspan insulated metal panels, while the building’s matching terracotta roof contains R-30 roof insulation with thermal blocks and is topped with low profile standing seam roof panels on a a 0.25:12 roof pitch.

To accommodate SpyderCo’s desire for a well-lit manufacturing space for workers, Sunward included a series of windows and skylights throughout the structure, among them (20) 14.5’x4.5’ windows, (10) 16.5’x3.5’ windows and (4) 4.5’x8.5’ windows. The custom shapes and large-scale window designs add to the factory’s interior and exterior appeal, making for a pleasant work space for SpyderCo employees while maximizing natural sunlight inside. Additional framed openings distributed throughout the facility include (3) 3’4” walk doors and (1) 12’x12’ overhead door.

The energy-efficient metal building also boasts several accommodations added in consideration of the Golden area’s proximity to the mountains and the typical weather patterns that often come through the area, among them a 30-pound snow load and a 116-mph wind speed rating.