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PESTER PAC AUTOMATION USA | Biophilic Workplace Design

Project type

Office

Location

Huntersville, North Carolina

Services

Architecture, Biophilic Design, Sustainable / Passive House Design, Industrial + Office Integration

Kristina Held designed the new U.S. Headquarters for Pester Pac Automation, a global leader in end-of-line packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries. This sustainable industrial project delivers a next-generation biophilic workplace that seamlessly integrates modern office and manufacturing functions.

Key Design Features:
- Strong visual and spatial juxtaposition between production and office areas while maintaining harmony.
- Deep biophilic connection to nature through abundant natural daylight, expansive views, and outdoor integration.
- Sustainable and Passive House-inspired strategies for energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- Thoughtful material selections and preserved site trees that minimize environmental impact.
- A workplace environment that “feels like being outdoors”. boosting employee well-being and productivity.

Wide dusk view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters from the parking lot in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Illuminated biophilic building featuring concrete and warm wood facade, expansive glowing glass windows, company signage, and integration with the natural water feature and landscape.

Dusk evening view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Beautifully illuminated biophilic building with warm interior lighting reflecting in the water feature, elevated wood structure on concrete pillars, and deep connection to the twilight forested landscape.

Front elevation dusk view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Striking biophilic building with elevated wood-clad volume on concrete pillars over water feature, glowing interiors, exterior lighting, and deep connection to the forested landscape.

Dusk view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Illuminated biophilic building with warm interior lighting, elevated wood structure on concrete pillars over water feature, company signage, and parking area in foreground.

Detail view beneath the elevated structure at Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Biophilic design featuring concrete pillars, warm wood soffit ceiling, outdoor seating patio, and direct connection to the water feature with lush natural surroundings.

Dusk view of the main entrance with company sign at Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Illuminated biophilic building showcasing concrete and wood facade, expansive glass entry with warm interior lighting, and seamless integration with the natural site.

Dusk view of the main entrance and parking area at Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Illuminated biophilic building showcasing concrete and warm wood facade, expansive glass windows with interior lighting, company signage, and seamless integration with the natural landscape.

Modern two-story lobby and entrance at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring dramatic black steel staircase, warm wood feature wall with company branding, abundant natural light from large windows, polished concrete floors, and biophilic design elements by Kristina Held.

Expansive two-story lobby at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking trees, polished concrete floors, exposed concrete feature wall, circular pendant lights, and biophilic design emphasizing natural daylight and outdoor connection by Kristina Held.

Spacious two-story main lobby at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring dramatic black steel and wood staircase, large wood feature wall with company branding, modern reception desk, circular pendant lights, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Dramatic grand staircase at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with warm wood treads and black risers, wood-paneled wall, exposed concrete, circular pendant lights, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering forest views – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Upper-level mezzanine balcony overlooking the two-story lobby at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with black metal and wood railings, expansive forest views through large windows, exposed ceiling structure, and abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Elevated mezzanine view overlooking the two-story lobby at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with black steel and wood staircase, exposed concrete walls, large forest-view windows, circular pendant lights, and industrial-biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Spacious two-story open lobby and breakout area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with modern lounge seating, exposed white ductwork, circular pendant lights, black steel staircase to mezzanine, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light through large windows – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Bright collaborative breakout area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring high-top white tables with dark green chairs, exposed white ceiling structure and ductwork, circular pendant lights, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural daylight from large windows – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern lounge and breakout seating area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with comfortable gray swivel chairs, round wooden tables, polished concrete floors, abundant circular pendant lighting, and expansive two-story volume with natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Elevated mezzanine view of glass-enclosed offices and meeting rooms at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with black-framed transparent partitions, polished concrete floors, exposed white ductwork, circular pendant lights, and abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Glass-enclosed meeting rooms and private offices at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with black-framed partitions, polished concrete floors, exposed white ductwork, circular pendant lights, and strong visual connection to surrounding open workspace – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern conference room at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring a large wooden conference table, ergonomic white chairs, dramatic wood slat ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glass walls with forest views, and biophilic design elements by Kristina Held.

Large conference room at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with long wooden conference table, ergonomic gray chairs, dramatic wood slat ceiling, linear LED lighting, and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking forest and balcony – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Expansive outdoor deck at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with wood decking, black metal and wood railing, overlooking lush forest canopy under blue sky – highlighting deep biophilic connection and outdoor integration by Kristina Held.

Modern round conference room at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with large wooden table, ergonomic gray chairs, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering forest views, mezzanine overlook, and biophilic natural daylight design by Kristina Held.

Spacious lobby and lounge area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring dramatic black steel and wood staircase, modern blue sofa and gray swivel chairs, high-top tables, polished concrete floors, and expansive glass walls with forest views – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern kitchen and break area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring wood dining table, kitchen island with blue bar stools, mixed wood and gray cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light from large windows – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Spacious modern kitchen and break area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring large wood island, dining tables with benches, mixed wood and gray cabinetry, stainless appliances, polished concrete floors, and expansive forest views through large windows – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern biophilic office interior at Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, featuring large black-framed glass doors opening to a covered wooden deck with concrete pillars, abundant natural daylight, and direct views of mature trees and landscape.

Covered outdoor patio beneath the elevated structure at Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Biophilic design featuring warm wood ceiling, concrete pillars, wooden deck, direct water feature views, and seamless connection to the surrounding forest.

Biophilic lobby and common area at Pester Pac Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina featuring abundant natural light, indoor plants, open sightlines, polished concrete floors, wood accents, and modern circular LED lighting designed by Kristina Held.

Spacious open office area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring modern workstations with wood bases, ergonomic white chairs, polished concrete floors, abundant circular pendant lighting, and large windows with forest views – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Expansive open office with modern workstations at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring white desks, light blue privacy panels, ergonomic white chairs, circular pendant lights, exposed white ceiling structure, and abundant natural light – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Expansive open office interior at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring floor-to-ceiling glass partitions, white storage units, polished concrete floors, dramatic high ceilings with exposed ductwork, and abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern open office workstations at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with white height-adjustable desks, ergonomic white chairs, wood storage bases, light blue panels, circular pendant lights, and abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Private workstation at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with height-adjustable white desk, dual monitors, ergonomic chair, and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening directly onto a wooded deck with abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Bright workspace and breakout area at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC featuring a modern white desk with dual monitors, round collaboration table with mesh chairs, floor-to-ceiling glass walls opening to a forested balcony, and abundant natural daylight – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Bright open office workspace at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with glass partition walls, modern white desks, ergonomic chairs, dual monitors, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light flowing throughout the biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Modern private workstation at Pester PAC Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, NC with white height-adjustable desk, dual monitors, ergonomic white chair, wood storage base, and large glass partition wall offering views into adjacent office spaces – biophilic design by Kristina Held.

Expansive biophilic manufacturing hall at Pester Pac Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, with polished concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling windows offering lush tree views, exposed industrial ceiling structure, abundant natural daylight, and mezzanine levels designed by Kristina Held.

Spacious biophilic production hall at Pester Pac Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, featuring polished concrete floors, high ceilings with exposed ductwork, bright yellow mezzanine and stairs, large windows with natural views, and company branding designed by Kristina Held.

Spacious biophilic manufacturing hall at Pester Pac Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, featuring polished concrete floors, abundant natural daylight through large windows with tree views, exposed industrial structure, bright yellow mezzanine stairs, and high ceilings designed by Kristina Held.

Elevated mezzanine view of the expansive biophilic manufacturing hall at Pester Pac Automation USA headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, showcasing polished concrete floors, abundant natural daylight from large windows with tree views, exposed industrial ceiling structure, and yellow safety railings designed by Kristina Held

Wide aerial view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters nestled in a dense forest in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Biophilic industrial campus showing strong site integration, preserved trees, and Charlotte skyline in the distance.

Aerial drone view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Modern biophilic office building elevated over water feature with preserved forest setting, sustainable design, and strong connection to nature.

Parking lot entrance view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Modern biophilic building showcasing material contrast between concrete panels and warm wood cladding, large glass windows, company signage, and elevated structure.

Front entrance view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters from the parking area in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Modern biophilic building featuring concrete and warm wood cladding, large glass windows, elevated structure over water, and prominent company signage.

Modern biophilic headquarters exterior for Pester Pac Automation USA in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Elevated wood and concrete structure overlooking water feature with abundant natural light and preserved site trees.

Close-up entrance detail of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Modern biophilic facade featuring exposed concrete panels, warm wood cladding, large glass windows, company signage, and elevated architectural elements.

Three-quarter view of Pester Pac Automation USA Headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina, designed by Held Architecture. Elevated wood-clad structure on concrete pillars over water feature, expansive glazing, second-floor balcony, and strong biophilic integration with the natural landscape.

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