modernization of a corporate giant - neocon east 2013 presentation
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Presentation made at NECON East 2013, Baltimore about our work with National Life Group. Take a look and learn more about the highlights of the values driven design process and project approach used. See best practices in commercial workplace design, lighting retrofit, energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in play serving project goals.TRANSCRIPT
MODERNIZATION OF A CORPORATE GIANT
NEOCON EAST 2013 | Stephen M. Frey- AIA, LEED AP | Arocordis Design
Overview
VALUES DRIVEN DESIGNWORKPLACE STRATEGIES
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVESBRANDING & STORYTELLING
Background
HISTORY & BUSINESSMISSION & VALUES
THE CHALLENGE
Their Businesses
…since 1848
The Place
Do good, be good, make good
Our promise is our product
To live our values To invest our assets wisely
To live up to our history
To maintain our independence
We care for our communities
We care for our planet
Their Values
Listening, Looking & Learning
Mad Men Era Vibe
A Sea of Partitions…
Caves & Corner Offices
1950’s Era Subway Restrooms
Values Driven Design Process
PROJECT GOALS
BUSINESS & CULTURE NEEDS
MISSION BRAND & VALUES
SUSTAINABILITY &STEWARDSHIP
Project Goals & Objectives
Workplace Design
Strategies
CREATE AN ENDURING & FLEXIBLE OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
BETTER ALIGN UPDATED OFFICESTO MISSION BRAND & VALUES
CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE HIGHPERFORMING, SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE
Workplace Design Strategies• REDUCE REAL ESTATE
FOOTPRINT• MOVE FROM “I” TO
“WE” SPACE• STREETS &
NEIGHBORHOODS• FRONT & BACK YARDS• BRANDING &
STORYTELLING• NATURE NEAR
Workplace Design Strategies• ENHANCE
TRANSPARENCY• CHOICES IN
COLLABORATION SPACES
• WORK ANYWHERE• PAPERLESS OFFICE• STATE OF THE ART
LIGHTING UPGRADE
A Balanced Approach…A continuum from open to closed:
A FEW LOW WALLS & OPEN
GLASS WITH MEDIUM HIGH WALLS
GLASS WITH SOME HIGH WALLS ‐ 3 SIDES
OPENOFFICE
PRIVATEOFFICE
OPENNESS PRIVACY
Tuning spaces to business needs
Plan Concept
Circulation & Nodes
Front Yard
To Backyard To BackyardStreet
Back Yard
Open WorkArea
Open WorkArea
To FrontYard
Shared Views
Process & Change
Common Areas Visualization
Example Spaces | Front Yards
Back Yards
Collaboration Zones
Hotels, Workstations & Offices
Lighting Upgrade
Branding & Storytelling
Inspiration
Brand Slogan Supergraphics
Stairs as Wellness Space
Common Area Details
Planters & Living Wall
Restroom Renovations
Recycling & Giving Back
Sustainability Initiatives• LEED Silver, EB
certification 2008• 78 Kw Solar electric PV
power (418 panels)• Biomass heating
w/propane backup• Intensive recycling
program(78%)• Alternative
transportation• Wellness programs• Community Service
Employee Feedback, Stories
88 Phillips Road | Montpelier, VT 05602voice: (802) 448-0056 | [email protected]
Thank you! … …
Collaborators & partnersClient National Life Group - Montpelier, VTWorkstations & Loose Furniture,, Equip. Creative Office Pavilion - Burlington, VTMove & Workplace Strategies Assistance Herman Miller - Holland, MIMovable Architectural Walls Office Environments - Williston, VT
Haworth - Zeeland, MILighting & Control Design Light, Space, Design - South Burlington, VTStructural Engineering Engineering Ventures Inc. – Burlington, VTElectrical Bates & Murray – Barre, VTPainting Dunham Brothers Painting – Calais, VTSignage & Branding Graphics Sign Design – Montpelier, VTCommon Area Construction & Summit Catamount Construction – Berlin, VTRestrooms Amoskeag Woodworking – Colchester, VT
Laeunesse Interiors – Barre, VTCooper Mechanical – Williston, VTNew England Floor Coverings – Burlington, VTDunham Brothers Painting – Calais, VT