Consolidate two regional offices and R&D laboratories into one 105,000 sf/9,755 sqm leased building to include approximately 20,000 sf/1,858 sqm of R&D laboratory space. Complete renovation of 1980s-era 3-story office building on 14-week fast-track construction schedule. Objective was to create a safe, sustainable workplace to attract and retain employees, which was cost-effective to occupy and operate, and which would support future growth.
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Key Elements
Maximize access to natural light, including for lab spaces
• Use of natural materials
• Decrease ratio of private offices to work stations to improve efficiency and flexibility
• Increase ratios of meeting and multipurpose space
• Utilize customer products wherever possible
• Achieve highest LEED certification possible subject to project budget and schedule
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Features
Multiple workspace types to accommodate focused and collaborative work
• Expandable multi-purpose space for meeting, learning, dining, and social events
• Meeting space customized to accommodate internal and external visitors
• Kitchen areas on every floor to encourage social interaction
• Fitness center and shower/locker rooms
• Library with quiet space and adjacent outdoor views capacity for 245
• Capacity for 245, excluding lab and visitor space
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Outcomes
Safety - outstanding contractor safety performance @ >162,000 hours worked
• Schedule – completed construction on fast-track 14-week sch
• Efficiency – reduced rentable square footage by 28%
• Sustainability – achieved LEED-NC Silver certification
o Recycled 79% of all construction waste
o Diverted 391 tons of waste from landfills
• Commercial growth – incorporated more than 15 customer products into design and construction
• Technology – provided state-of-the art a/v capabilities and building automation system
• Colorado Facilities Awards of Excellence (COFAX) Exceptional Existing Building Award
• Gold Hard Hat Award (Associated General Contractors)
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Strategic Partners
Cushman and Wakefield, Brokerage
• Catalyst Planning Group, Project Management, Move Management, and Furniture
• OZ Architecture, Architecture and Design
• Swanson Rink, Engineering
• Fransen Pittman, General Contractors
