Refrigerator Manufacturing Facility
Designing a Smarter, Sustainable Campus for Global Manufacturing
On the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, BSH is redefined what a manufacturing campus can be. For one of the world’s leading appliance manufacturers, this facility was designed to do more than increase production. It strengthens the North American supply chain, models sustainable growth, and creates a modern workplace for a global workforce.
HED was selected to lead the master planning and design of the three-phase campus. Phase one includes a range of facilities: an advanced manufacturing plant, office and administrative spaces, a quality testing laboratory, logistics warehousing, a central utility complex, and two gate houses. Together, these buildings form the backbone of a site designed for resilience and future adaptability. Planning studies also looked ahead, preparing for amenities such as a cafeteria with outdoor seating, a kindergarten, a chapel, and the potential expansion of both manufacturing and office areas.
The planning process began with careful alignment of site circulation, utilities, and building massing. Roads, access points, and service routes were designed to maximize efficiency while preserving flexibility for future growth. From the start, environmental performance was a guiding principle. To reduce carbon impact, heating systems were designed to operate without natural gas. The building envelope makes use of cross-laminated timber panels sourced from sustainably harvested forests, paired with mineral wool siding, locally fabricated steel, and high-performance glazing. Roofs are solar-ready, prepared for photovoltaic arrays to offset electrical demand.
The surrounding landscape was conceived as an extension of this sustainable approach. A linear butterfly garden and natural pollinator zones weave through the campus, planted with native species and vegetation recovered directly from the site. Irrigation relies entirely on grey water produced by facility operations, eliminating the need for potable water. These strategies create an outdoor environment that is restorative for workers while also strengthening local biodiversity.
Inside, the workplace reflects the needs of a global workforce. Support spaces were designed for flexibility, accommodating changing technologies and future reconfigurations. Logistics and production areas are carefully integrated with offices and labs, creating an environment where collaboration can flow across disciplines. By combining advanced manufacturing capabilities with thoughtful amenities and landscapes, the campus positions itself as a place where people and production thrive together.
The Monterrey campus is more than a manufacturing expansion. It is a long-term investment in sustainable growth, community well-being, and operational resilience. With phase one underway and plans for future expansion in place, BSH now has a campus that strengthens its North American presence while embodying its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
