When a leading automotive company sought to consolidate multiple dealership sites into one integrated hub, it partnered with Chow:Hill to shape a facility that would drive efficiency, innovation and growth.

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Challenge

The goal was ambitious yet clear: to streamline operations, enhance customer experience and create a future-ready environment capable of adapting to rapid industry shifts, from electric vehicles to evolving service technologies.

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Our approach

Our team began by conducting a comprehensive site evaluation, analysing logistics, traffic flow and long-term expansion potential.

This informed a series of strategic design workshops where we tested multiple layout options and cost models, in collaboration with key business stakeholders. Our engagement process involved working closely with the sales, service, and operations teams to enable the new hub reflected the practical realities of daily dealership life. We evaluated key project components, from optimising showroom circulation to improving vehicle handover and customer zones.

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Outcome

The result was a planning strategy for a flexible facility that brought all departments under one roof, strengthening communication and productivity. The planning focused on accommodating future brand updates and technology upgrades, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and a site that will remain relevant for the years to come. Strong stakeholder and client alignment throughout the process enabled a smooth transition, delivering a facility that is not only operationally efficient, but also a benchmark for innovation in the automotive industry.

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