Commercial
GBSI Warehouse
Located in northeast Lincoln, this 12,600 SF pre-engineered metal
building includes staff offices, a conference room, storage, and
warehouse areas for a local building materials business. Standard
pre-engineered metal building components were used throughout,
with the addition of a focal entry canopy to identify the office entrance. Alternating metal panel colors were utilized as an inexpensive approach to reduce the large scale of the structure.
Sustainable Construction
- Building insulation composed of 85% recycled cotton and denim
- Ground source heat pumps replaced the existing HVAC system
- Natural daylight channeled through an atrium skylight
- A new stormwater retention pond
- Floor framing of TJI engineered wood joist
- Recycled bio-fiber wheat core cabinets with an ash veneer
- Window replacement for increased efficiency
Sustainable Interior Finishes
- ‘Paperstone’ countertops made of recycled paper fibers and water-based resins
- Ceramic tile with 50-100% recycled content
- Window coverings made of natural reeds
- Low VOC paints
- Linoleum
- ‘Kirei,’ a 100% recycled agricultural fiber (sorghum) product, used as a wall finish
A 5,200 SF building shell was designed for future office and retail tenants. The building was designed with a stepped façade to accentuate the potential for separate tenant storefronts. Yet, the interior was open for the Owners to market the building as a single-tenant space.
In keeping with that theme, we wanted to create a welcoming and festive environment. The in-depth project has many aspects, but a critical element was incorporating hand-painted murals and their artistry into the renovation. Also, notice the red accents and diamond shapes.
This Haymarket Redevelopment project also included the development of Iron Horse Park in the Haymarket District. Design features include new brick pavers matching those used elsewhere in the Haymarket area, ornamental fencing, a water tower reminiscent of the railroad era, a small playground, new site furnishings, native landscaping, signage, and coordination of the brick train mural with Jay Tschetter.
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