Though a speculative project, the developer wanted to approach the project differently by countering the other speculative buildings around it. Three things set this project apart from its neighbors:
Starting with the identity, the design utilizes an over-scaled trellis at the entry and the use of limestone and metal panel skin materials, setting the building apart in its neighborhood. The grade level is all glass storefront giving flexibility for tenants to have entry doors at any point and gives the building a floating effect by having the more solid materials on the upper levels.
Secondly, located on a corner lot, the landscape is layered in front of the building to avoid a sea of parking in front as well as a buffer from the street. Aside from the main entry trellis, a glass-enclosed stair highlights the other street elevation.
Thirdly is the environmental philosophy. Outside, low-e glass and the entry trellis serve to reduce building heat loads. Low water use planting is used throughout the site and placed to lower heat loads. Inside, materials include post-consumer, partially recycled carpet, plastic laminates, and wood panels. Compact fluorescent lighting is used throughout
Chris Veum served as Principal-in-Charge and Project Designer. Ralph Linder was Project Manager, Claudia Salazar served as Project Coordinator, and Michael Gildea was Project Architect. Chris Aeria also helped out on the project. Chris Veum and Randi Stellar designed the interiors. Hope Engineering was the structural engineer. Mechanical engineering was by McParlane and Associates. MPE Consulting did the electrical engineering. Partners Planning & Engineering were the civil engineers. Van Dyke Landscape Architects designed the landscape. And Reno Contracting did the construction.
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