Portfolio - Office Buildings / Office Spaces
ISOTECH
Client: Isotech, Inc.
Description: Isotech Inc. contracted the Oregon Group Architects to create a building program and to prepare contract documents for a new 18,200 square foot administrative and industrial research facility in Miamisburg, Ohio. The primary goal of the project was to create a working environment that was both utilitarian and inviting. The managerial staff was cognizant of the fact that their employees’ personal and mental well being would significantly contribute to the growth and success of their company. The exterior appearance of the building was designed to convey a technological yet human image. Ample lobby and reception space created a welcoming feeling entering the building. Coffee and sitting areas were incorporated into the interior layout while picnic areas and green spaces were the theme for the site plan. The facility, designed primarily as an industrial research center, organizes the administrative functions with the research and development functions as distinct, but integrated elements.
BUSHNELL BUILDING
Client: Bushnell Investments
Description: Bushnell Investment Group retained Oregon Group Architects to provide professional design services for the renovation of the third, fourth and fifth floors of the Bushnell Building in downtown Springfield. The building is on the Register of Historic Places and faces the downtown fountain plaza. The 25,000 SF fourth floor contains corporate offices and a call center space for the insurance claim management company HSG / Code Blue. The existing open floor plan was completely redesigned to accommodate the new tenant while preserving the historically significant fabric of the building. The third and fifth floors were prepared for future expansion of the Code Blue call center.
LAFORSCH ORTHOPEDICS
Client: Laforsch Orthopedics
Description: Oregon Group Architects designed this new structure on a tight urban site in the old North Dayton area. The facility combined manufacturing, retail sales, professional administrative offices, prosthesis research and development laboratories as well as the corporate headquarters for LaForsch Orthopedic. Flexibility of interior spaces was a critical aspect of the design due to the varied functions within. The main areas were designed to operate independently of the others, yet are arranged around the central administrative offices allowing easy communication between researchers, manufacturers and administrators. The owner was committed to maintaining the integrity of the surrounding neighborhood and wanted to convey an image of professionalism and quality. The exterior design incorporates stone and brick complimenting several nearby buildings and reinforcing the language of the street.
ODPS AND ODOT OFFICE BUILDING
Client: Ohio Department of Public Safety and The Ohio Department of Transportation
Description: As part of the design team, Oregon Group Architects was responsible for the code compliance portion of design of these 2 five-story, 1,000,000 square foot buildings. Valued at $110,000,000, these structures terrace down a hillside just west of the Columbus urban core- overlooking I-70. Fast tracked, each package was designed and bid prior to the completion of the overall building design. Oregon Group worked closely with both the architects and engineers to meet all the Ohio Building Code requirements. This included establishing use groups, fire classifications, occupancy loads and carefully monitoring travel distances, exiting and interior finishes for the complex design program. A tunnel connecting the two buildings, open terraces, and atrium spaces were design features of the building.
MIAMI VALLEY RTA
Client: Miami Valley Regional Transit
Description: Programming of approximately 12,000 square feet and subsequent space planning and design for corporate offices of Miami Valley RTA. Work included interviewing entire staff and reorganizing internal relationships, relocating functions, developing new functions in alternative areas and providing additional electrical systems and new HVAC systems. Support spaces included small conference rooms and a corporate board conference room. Renovation was to be accomplished while the building was occupied and the schedule demanded that new air conditioning systems be installed prior to the cooling season. Certain spaces, including operator control areas, had to maintain air conditioning at all times.
DAYTON METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY CENTRAL OFFICE
Client: Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority
Description: In response to a staff reorganization initiative, GDPM (formerly known as DMHA) retained the services of Oregon Group Architects to assess their Central Office Building of 22,000 s.f. where staffing increased by 30 persons in the first quarter of 2009. Concurrently with the space assessment, aesthetic, HVAC, environmental and barrier free issues were identified and plans developed to mitigate non-conforming areas.
The 1961 building is bi-level in design with entries at mid level. Preliminary investigation surveyed staff adjacency requirements, circulation and space allotments. Building on the survey feedback, floor plans were developed to meet the proposed new requirements and a new entry proposed for the building. The addition was designed to update the image and accessibility of the facility. The new two story curtain wall entry vestibule with interior ramps to upgraded elevator access. Improvements include new roofing, floor finishes, walls, windows. PME systems are to be reconfigured to meet the requirements of an open office plan. During the construction, hazardous materials will be abated. All areas of the building will meet current building codes and accessibility requirements. The building remained occupied during construction.
300 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, Ohio 45402
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