Puma Outlet in Syracuse, New York by Colkitt&Co.

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The newest PUMA outlet location, at Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York, was formally recognized with LEED© Platinum certification by the USGBC, a third party council who verifies the sustainability of buildings. Architectural design firm Colkitt&Co, renowned for their award-winning work in retail design, was tapped by PUMA to carry out the brand’s global, sustainable outlet model. In February 2012, the mall’s 1.3 million-square-foot expansion received LEED Gold certification, making it the largest LEED Gold certified commercial building in the world. This is PUMA’s first LEED Platinum store, and is one of only 17 retail spaces under the interior design and construction retail category across the United States to hold the same certification.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

• Architects: Colkitt&Co.
• Project: Puma Outlet
• Location: Syracuse, New York, USA

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

PUMA North America’s internal design leadership assembled a team consisting of Colkitt&Co, KLH Engineers, Complete Construction Company, Executive Retail Interiors LLC, National Energy & Light Inc., and Bergmann Associates to ensure that sustainability efforts were made towards energy usage reduction, recyclability, fixture reuse and quality environmental improvement. In order to earn the highest level of LEED certification, the team refined numerous retail and green principles culminating in a Platinum certification.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

Energy and atmosphere optimization were essential factors to sustainability, so the team employed a lighting application that alternates the fixtures at a forty five-degree angle to maximize the amount of lighting per square footage, yet decrease energy usage by 40 percent in comparison to standard retail environments. In combination with Destiny USA’s own method of harvesting water from the roof’s drainage system, Colkitt&Co and KLH Engineers incorporated low-flow plumbing fixtures, reducing water usage by 30 percent, contributing to an overall 70 percent reduction.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

The interactive retail stores are based on a modular fixture concept that encourages flexibility, reuse, and smart mass-production. All fixtures are mobile, including the fitting rooms, lending themselves to interaction and change as needed. The team selected GreenGuard certified furniture and EnergyStar rated equipment, as well as fixtures sealed with low VOC paint to improve the air quality and promote future recyclability. From the rapidly renewable bamboo, recycled metals, modular furniture, locally sourced products, FSC certified wood, LED lighting, and the simple methods of construction with just a socket set, the space is brimming with thoughtful choices relative to the future. “The entire remodel is committed to sustainability and this location is a refined culmination of the team’s design work for PUMA outlets over the last three years,” explained Nathan Colkitt, founder of Colkitt&Co.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

About PUMA

PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has established a history of making fast product designs for the fastest athletes on the planet. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running, Training and Fitness, Golf, and Motorsports. It engages in exciting collaborations with renowned design brands such as Alexander McQueen and Mihara Yasuhiro to bring innovative and fast designs to the sports world. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf, Tretorn, Dobotex and Brandon. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 10,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

About Destiny USA

Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment. New brands are continuing to open to create a unique and dynamic consumer shopping experience. A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year round. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Destiny USA is expected to be the second most visited shopping center in the country, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It is the largest LEED Gold certified retail commercial building in the world.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

About Colkitt&Co

Colkitt&Co is a San Diego and New York based studio of architects, designers, builders and innovators. Founded in 2006 by Nathan Lee Colkitt, the firm has transformed a variety of residential, retail, commercial and hospitality environments inspired by relationships and ideas shaping the people and business models informing the spaces. Collaborating with people, agencies, brands and communities, Colkitt&Co creates successful environments: Drawn Together ™.

Image Courtesy © Architect Nathan Lee Colkitt

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