Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery
Newport News, Virginia
Square Footage
15,000 SF
Building Type
Commercial
Project Type
New Construction
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
The Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery is a modern showroom designed to showcase premium residential and commercial fixtures in an immersive, customer-focused environment. The project transformed an existing retail space into a “showroom of the future,” integrating flexible display areas, lighting demonstrations, and interactive customer spaces. Advanced building systems support both visual performance and customer comfort while allowing the showroom to adapt to evolving retail needs.
Challenges
- Design lighting and building systems that support a wide variety of fixture displays and lighting scenarios.
- Upgrading building systems within an existing retail space while maintaining architectural flexibility.
- Balancing aesthetic goals with energy efficiency and operational performance requirements.
Goals
- Create a dynamic showroom environment that enhances customer experience and product interaction.
- Provide flexible infrastructure capable of supporting frequently changing displays and technologies.
- Improve lighting quality, comfort, and energy efficiency throughout the space.
Project Team
- Owner: Ferguson Enterprises
- Architect: James River Architects, PC
- Structural: Speight Marshall Francis
- Civil:
- Contractor: W.M. Jordan Company
Results
- Delivered a highly flexible, state-of-the-art showroom showcasing bath, kitchen, and lighting products.
- Enhanced visual presentation and customer comfort through integrated lighting and building system design.
- Positioned the gallery as a forward-looking retail environment adaptable to future trends and technologies.
