Bluegrass Harley Davidson

Project Overview

Completion Date: Winter 2021

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Architect: Studio Kremer Architects

General Contractor:
Litchfield Inc., Louisville, KY

Installer: Bluescope Buildings

North America

Insulated Metal Panels:

Optimo ®

KS Mini-Wave

Sq. Ft: 43,000 sq. ft.

Challenge
Bluegrass Harley Davidson revved
up its business over the years and
was ready for a new home.

The dealership needed more space

Highlights
Insulated panels helped create a stand-out • The new dealership features two floors of showrooms,
in a prime location to sell and
service bikes, along with host its
riding academy. With supply chain
challenges continuing through
the COVID-19 pandemic, the new
dealership, announced in 2020,
faced delays.

look for a classic motorcycle brand on the
move in Louisville.
The brand-new Bluegrass Harley Davidson opened in January
2022 with a bigger and better location, along with a bold new
service, administrative offices and a riding academy.
• From groundbreaking to grand opening, the massive
dealership was constructed in less than a year.
• The use of Optimo and KS Mini-Wave insulated metal
®

panels helped create the custom Harley Davidson look,

look that draws inspiration from the iconic Harley Davidson colors.
while improving speed-of-build.

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“We are in the top 10%
of motorcycle sales in the
United States. That’s what
results in this building being
so big.”
Influence:
Harley Davidson’s orange and black colors
are iconic and instantly recognizable. The
dealership’s relocation puts it in a more visible
location, so it was important to stand out from
the road.
BlueScope provided specialty colors to match
the Harley logo. Optimo panels were embossed
®

George Chappell,
VP of Dairy Operations, Glanbia Nutritionals
with a Cool Gray Stone color, while the KS
Mini-Wave panels were selected in Onyx Black.
Kingspan panels are available in custom colors,
allowing architects and designers more freedom
and creativity for all projects.

Featured Kingspan products:

Optimo

40” (1016mm) Cover Width

Panel
Thickness

Solution: KS Mini-Wave
The need for speed required a building envelope
that came together quickly. Optimo panels ®
45 3/8” (1153mm) Cover Width

are an all-in-one solution that provide strong

thermal efficiency. With only an installer Panel
necessary to erect the panels, further scheduling Thickness

delays can be avoided on the construction site,

allowing for faster dry-in.

The panels have an R-value of up to 8 per inch

when equipped with QuadCore insulation core,
®

providing a strong air, water and vapor barrier.

Optimo panels incorporate seamlessly with the
®

KS Mini-Wave panels used on the dealership,

using the same patented double seal integrated
joint. KS Mini-Wave panels continue the superior
thermal performance of the building envelope,
while adding a striking look to contrast with the
flat Optimo profile.
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