Klassen Corporation performed design-build services for Granite Corporation’s new Bakersfield Branch Office. The project was recognized with a Beautiful Bakersfield Award in Architecture from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce in June 2010.
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| Granite Construction Regional Office designed and built by Klassen Corporation. |
Completed in August 2009, Granite’s new 25,296 square foot branch office boasts a number of sustainability design features that aid in the functionality, comfort, efficiency and health of its staff.
Comprehensive Day Lighting Design
• Perimeter overhangs for window shading aids in glare reduction and occupant comfort.
• Window tinting.
• Significant amount of day lighting in space.
• A courtyard design for added day lighting into offices and to provide a protected open space for employees.
Energy and Resource Efficiencies
Energy and Resource Efficiencies
• Automatic flush toilets and urinals in restrooms.
• Sensor faucets in restrooms.
• A 100% Onsite Storm Water Retention.
• High efficiency HVAC units.
• Individually programmable thermostat zones, with timers.
• Brownfield Redevelopment - site was reclaimed and prepared for construction by excavating out a pit approximately 25 feet deep and refilled with clean soil.
• Bi-level light switches in all offices, allowing staff to use a combination of natural or day lighting to illuminate their work stations.
• Motion detector light switches in 90% of offices.
• Energy efficient light fixtures utilizing fluorescents at 277 volts, thus minimizing power loss due to long stretches of wire.
Materials
Materials
• An environmentally friendly structure. The primary building is a Nucor Pre-Engineered Metal building. Nucor uses over 80% recycled steel. Further all steel used in Nucor buildings is 100% recyclable in the future, in other words the material used in this project may again be processed through recycling in the future.
• Stained, polished concrete in interior high traffic areas.
• Drought tolerant landscaping, with no turf.
• Landscape materials (rock) from our Arvin quarry, which is located approximately 30 miles from the new building.
• White cap sheet roofing material used to qualify for cool roof requirements and minimize heat gain.
• New furniture made of sustainable materials.
Amenities
• 50 offices
• Five conference rooms
• Large training center
• Two break rooms
• A number of open areas for print/copy equipment
• Private atrium at center of structure
• Open office layout and use of modular furniture systems creates future flexibility for growth
The final structure is widely considered a showcase property as it is the first building of its kind in the area. For more information and photos on the Granite project, visit klassencorp.com.
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| Pictured from left to right, Bill Taylor of Granite Construction, Robert Blair, Klassen Corporation's Director of Architecture and Samy Abioui, Branch Manager of Bank of the Sierra. |
