CHALLENGES –
- Convert a windowless, characterless 1974 vintage banquet hall into a
corporate headquarters with a public hearing space
- Design to include the following characteristics:
- Sophisticated and technologically advanced image to attract tenants
and buyers to the properties represented by IVDA
- Echo the aeronautical mission of the client
- Well illuminated entrances to serve as a beacon to visitors
unfamiliar with the site
- A cheerful, professional, well illuminated work environment
- Demonstrate the opportunities presented by adaptive reuse of existing
facilities
- Encourage public participation in the hearing process
- Sustainability
- Maximize operational energy efficiency
- Achieve a minimum LEED silver certification
SOLUTIONS –
- Sophistication and technical imagery were accomplished by:
- Adding exterior architectural elements to the existing shell to add
depth, articulation, visual interest and sophistication to an
otherwise featureless building shell
- Aeronautical themes were reinforced with wing shaped aluminum window
louvers and a brushed aluminum and polished aluminum memory wall. The
wall contained art niches to display historical pieces from the former
Norton Air Force Base.
- The combination of brushed aluminum and polished aluminum again echoed
the shape of an airplane wing
- A Naturally lighted interior environment was accomplished as follows:
- New windows were cut into the existing CMU to provide natural light.
- Light shelves were used where appropriate to bring the natural light
further into the space
- Solatube skylights were placed in corridors and specifically at
corridor intersections as an aid to way finding and to illuminate
interior spaces where windows could not be introduced
- Where windows could not be introduced space was define with large
glass wall panels to provide a sense of connection with the
exterior, borrow light from the naturally illuminated corridors and
expand the sense of openness for interior offices
- Through LED illuminated glass panels and effectively placed wall and
soffit lighting an identifiable evening presence was created to
welcome and invite public participation in the public hearing process
ENERGY MEASURES -
- Building envelope efficiency was increased by adding R-30 insulation
under the existing and recently re-roofed deck
- Natural light was introduced and enhanced as mentioned above
- Advanced computer simulation modeling was employed and an efficient
water source heat pump mechanical system selected
- Photovoltaic panels were integrated into strategically placed carport
shade structures allowing the structures not only to collect energy
but also provide shading for vehicles.
- Super T-8 lamps were used in efficient direct/indirect light fixtures
- Motion sensors were used in rooms used infrequently
