The DLK reconstruction program is to be implemented in three phases:
Phase 1 Included the demolition of existing metal buildings and greenhouses along with extensive utility and infrastructure enhancements.
Phase 2 Included the construction of the 26,500 SF Conference Center that includes a two story office wing, employee cafeteria and kitchen/servery along with meeting rooms and expansion of the seed processing facilities. The unique design extends the views out of the public areas onto the display gardens while the glass serpentine exterior façade utilizes solar shades and deep overhangs to allow clear glazing to flood the interior with natural light. The dramatic interior volume of the cafeteria seating area is further illuminated with a large clerestory to enliven the 200-seat cafeteria eating area.
Phase 3 involved the renovation of 7300 SF of the existing administration building and lobby, turning the vacated existing Cafeteria/Kitchen area into offices for advertising department staff. After relocation of the staff the existing antiquated remote building was demolished and a link building constructed to provide interior linkage to what is today 4 separate buildings.

The facility design takes advantage of the site and the adjacent display gardens that have been visually linked by a new entry plaza and along with a courtyard garden unify the architecture and site. DLK reworked the site plan to “green” the parking lots and expand staff parking, while reworking the site circulation pattern to remove truck traffic from the front doors. A consolidated shipping and receiving dock with screened refuse enclosures stream lines the seed shipping operation with delivery functions into one entry point. DLK worked with Doug Hoerr and Associates to coordinate the landscape site design.