The Williams Keepers office, prominently located in a two-story office building in Columbia, Missouri, is an approximately 20,000-SF build-out of shell space. PWA worked closely with the client to determine their space needs, which were not readily known. Having grown out of their three-level building, it was necessary that their new space would be all on one level, have a more efficient layout, and allow for some areas to be reduced and consolidated. The plan for a more efficient space allowed the firm to grow while minimizing the amount of overall leasable square feet.
A key challenge for the area was bringing natural lighting to the interior spaces since the only windows for the deep shell building were on the perimeter. To have light penetrate the interior core of the area, the fronts of the perimeter offices were partially glassed. Also, the main office areas were interrupted by a small meeting space opening up to the interior, creating corridors with windows at their crossings. The existing building’s ceiling heights presented another challenge. The solution was to custom-design the ductwork to run in certain areas so that ceiling height could be maximized.
The layout of the shell space is rectangular, with the main entry at the center of the longest side opening into a client core space. This space was outfitted with upgraded finishes, while the outer third of the area, designated for the owners and staff, was equipped with a more modest level of finish for everyday work use. The Boardroom of the Williams-Keepers office is partially glassed to allow light to penetrate into the interior of the office space. The result is a space that reflects a successful and sound image for the business.
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Accounting Firm Office
Size:
20,000 SF
Construction Cost:
$1.8 million
Completed:
2007
Contractor:
The Williams Keepers office, prominently located in a two-story office building in Columbia, Missouri, is an approximately 20,000-SF build-out of shell space. PWA worked closely with the client to determine their space needs, which were not readily known. Having grown out of their three-level building, it was necessary that their new space would be all on one level, have a more efficient layout, and allow for some areas to be reduced and consolidated. The plan for a more efficient space allowed the firm to grow while minimizing the amount of overall leasable square feet.
A key challenge for the area was bringing natural lighting to the interior spaces since the only windows for the deep shell building were on the perimeter. To have light penetrate the interior core of the area, the fronts of the perimeter offices were partially glassed. Also, the main office areas were interrupted by a small meeting space opening up to the interior, creating corridors with windows at their crossings. The existing building’s ceiling heights presented another challenge. The solution was to custom-design the ductwork to run in certain areas so that ceiling height could be maximized.
The layout of the shell space is rectangular, with the main entry at the center of the longest side opening into a client core space. This space was outfitted with upgraded finishes, while the outer third of the area, designated for the owners and staff, was equipped with a more modest level of finish for everyday work use. The Boardroom of the Williams-Keepers office is partially glassed to allow light to penetrate into the interior of the office space. The result is a space that reflects a successful and sound image for the business.
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Accounting Firm Office
Size:
20,000 SF
Construction Cost:
$1.8 million
Completed:
2007
Contractor:
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Project Type:
Accounting Firm Office
Size:
20,000 SF
Construction Cost:
$1.8 million
Completed:
2007
Contractor:
The Williams Keepers office, prominently located in a two-story office building in Columbia, Missouri, is an approximately 20,000-SF build-out of shell space. PWA worked closely with the client to determine their space needs, which were not readily known. Having grown out of their three-level building, it was necessary that their new space would be all on one level, have a more efficient layout, and allow for some areas to be reduced and consolidated. The plan for a more efficient space allowed the firm to grow while minimizing the amount of overall leasable square feet.
A key challenge for the area was bringing natural lighting to the interior spaces since the only windows for the deep shell building were on the perimeter. To have light penetrate the interior core of the area, the fronts of the perimeter offices were partially glassed. Also, the main office areas were interrupted by a small meeting space opening up to the interior, creating corridors with windows at their crossings. The existing building’s ceiling heights presented another challenge. The solution was to custom-design the ductwork to run in certain areas so that ceiling height could be maximized.
The layout of the shell space is rectangular, with the main entry at the center of the longest side opening into a client core space. This space was outfitted with upgraded finishes, while the outer third of the area, designated for the owners and staff, was equipped with a more modest level of finish for everyday work use. The Boardroom of the Williams-Keepers office is partially glassed to allow light to penetrate into the interior of the office space. The result is a space that reflects a successful and sound image for the business.
