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photography: Benjamin Benschneider
a system of stairs and bridges
connects the commons to
central workspaces (left).
the building's diagrid
structure angles outward at
one end of the oxbow (above),
where a conference room and
office have sweeping
river views.
Federal center south
Building 1202
Architect ZgF architects
Client U.s. army corps of
engineers
Where seattle
What 209,000 square feet
on three floors
Cost/sf $270
For a full project source
list, see page 152 or
visit contractdesign.com.
couldn’t even tell if their neighbor was at their desk.” Members of the
Corps can also choose to work at either desks or more informal seating
areas and “touch down” work surfaces. “The building appeals to a
younger generation used to taking their laptops and working away from
their desk,” Thomas says.
The building’s flexible layout is possible thanks to an underfloor
air distribution system that delivers 100 percent filtered outdoor air for
ventilation and cooling. The natural process of convection exhausts air
through the central atrium to a high-efficiency heat recovery system.
The ultra-efficient building envelope, backed by perimeter hydronic
heating and radiant cooling panels in the ceiling, further reduces
heating and cooling demands. The Federal Center South Building 1202
is expected to perform within the top 1 percent of energy efficient office
buildings in the United States.
“The Corps’ mission is integrated throughout the building, which
reflects a dedication to restore and sustain the environment,” Thomas
says. While the salvaged wood surfaces serve as a tactile reminder,
perhaps the most heartening proof of this mission in action is the
abundance of river otters playing in the waterfront site’s
restored wetlands. c
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Editorial
Industry News
Columnist: Attending NeoCon® to Enhance the Knowledge Base of You and Your Client
Exhibition: GlobalShop 2013
Exhibition: Coverings 2013
Exhibition: Salone Internazionale de Mobile
Product Focus: Midcentury Made Modern
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Federal Center South Building 1202
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