
Wah Yee Associates
Architects & Planners
Lear Seating Plant
Flint, Michigan
The bustling new assembly plant operates nonstop to guarantee that seats are delivered promptly to the nearby GM Truck Assembly Plant, situated on the historic Buick site. This cutting-edge facility, covering 33 acres in downtown Flint, MI, has created over 650 job opportunities. It meets Lear's logistical and storage demands and includes assembly lines along with employee-focused amenities such as a cafeteria, lockers, and a health clinic. An elegant two-story mezzanine was added, providing an independent yet accessible office area for the engineering and management teams. The final design seamlessly intertwined all owner requirements, fostering an environment of collaboration and unified company goals. This remarkable project proudly received the prestigious Build Michigan Award for its exemplary construction management.
Project Completion Date: August, 2018
Square Footage: 168,000 Square Feet
Client: E & L Construction