Built for Speed, Designed for Precision

Cold Summit & Peak Design Company’s Advantage in Temperature-Controlled Facilities

At Cold Summit, we understand that delivering world-class cold storage facilities takes more than just quality construction—it requires a fully integrated approach from concept to completion. That’s why our partnership with Peak Design Company (PDC) is so impactful.

PDC brings unmatched expertise in architecture and design for temperature-controlled environments, including food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, and high-volume distribution centers. But their value goes far beyond design—they lead the entire project life cycle through dedicated Design Project Managers who ensure continuity, quality, and speed from early planning through final delivery.

Together, Cold Summit and PDC offer a powerful advantage:

• Early Development Support: PDC plays a critical role in the front-end due diligence phase, helping developers evaluate sites, navigate zoning and permitting, and align facility programming before a general contractor is even selected. This proactive approach reduces risk, accelerates timelines, and improves outcomes.
• Design Leadership: PDC builds and leads the full design team, ensuring alignment with Cold Summit’s standards and the client’s operational goals. Their leadership enables seamless coordination across disciplines and geographies.
• Global Consistency: With a deep understanding of Cold Summit’s Core Site Design (CSD) standards, PDC ensures these are carried internationally delivering consistent quality and performance for global clients.
• Operational Precision: From thermal performance and energy efficiency to dock flow and pallet throughput, PDC designs for real-world functionality and long-term value.

Because of our close collaboration, projects transition smoothly from site selection to design, permitting, construction, and completion—minimizing delays, avoiding costly redesigns, and ensuring facilities are ready to perform on day one.

Cold Summit & PDC’s Design-Build Process

Whether we’re building in the U.S. or expanding into Europe, the Cold Summit + PDC partnership delivers facilities that are strategically located, thoughtfully designed, and built for the demands of the modern cold chain.