Coordinating stores for Whole Foods across multiple markets.
Coordinating stores for Whole Foods across multiple markets.
Coordinating stores for Whole Foods across multiple markets.
Whole Foods Expansion Program
Whole Foods Expansion Program
Whole Foods Expansion Program
Various Locations
Various Locations
Various Locations
SBLM has worked with Whole Foods Market for more than two decades on projects ranging from new ground-up stores to conversions of existing buildings. The work spans New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and the United Kingdom, with each location requiring a different approach based on site conditions, building type, and local requirements.
SBLM has worked with Whole Foods Market for more than two decades on projects ranging from new ground-up stores to conversions of existing buildings. The work spans New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and the United Kingdom, with each location requiring a different approach based on site conditions, building type, and local requirements.
Planning begins with understanding the operational components of the store, including specialty departments, prepared foods, and back-of-house functions. The layout is organized to maintain clear movement, direct visibility, and alignment between departments that support daily volume. Many projects involve integrating full-service kitchens, food preparation areas, and market-specific features that require coordination with equipment vendors, mechanical systems, and building utilities.
Planning begins with understanding the operational components of the store, including specialty departments, prepared foods, and back-of-house functions. The layout is organized to maintain clear movement, direct visibility, and alignment between departments that support daily volume. Many projects involve integrating full-service kitchens, food preparation areas, and market-specific features that require coordination with equipment vendors, mechanical systems, and building utilities.
“SBLM designs every location to answer to a different set of needs”
“SBLM designs every location to answer to a different set of needs”
“SBLM designs every location to answer to a different set of needs”
SBLM also addresses sustainability goals when the project calls for it. Several stores have achieved LEED Gold and Silver certification through coordinated site planning, daylighting strategies, and energy-efficient systems. These elements are incorporated based on the conditions of the property rather than a single template.
SBLM also addresses sustainability goals when the project calls for it. Several stores have achieved LEED Gold and Silver certification through coordinated site planning, daylighting strategies, and energy-efficient systems. These elements are incorporated based on the conditions of the property rather than a single template.
Each store is planned to support Whole Foods’ operational model while responding to the constraints and opportunities of the site. The work focuses on creating a consistent level of function across varied locations and building types.
Each store is planned to support Whole Foods’ operational model while responding to the constraints and opportunities of the site. The work focuses on creating a consistent level of function across varied locations and building types.
