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BEN BURR BUILDING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
48,000 sq. ft., 3-story plus basement,
professional office building, including elevators. Tenant base to
include dental and medical professional offices. 2.5 M construction
cost.
Project completed on-time and under
budget.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE
January 2005
LOCATION
Address: 5915 South Regal Street
SPECIFIC USE OF THE PROJECT
Offices space to serve the expanding
neighborhood including:
Real estate
Accounting
Legal
Mortgage lending
Health facilities
BEN BURR BUILDING OFFICE COMPLEX
Ben Burr Building design goal was to
produce a structure of permanence and sophistication while integrating
aesthetically into the surrounding neighborhood. The community voiced
their concerns for the mature Douglas Fir trees that were located within
the property. The Architect designed for the parking, landscaping and
drainage to make allowances for the roots to preserve these stately
trees.
Energy conservation was a top priority
for the design and engineering of the building. The buildings insulated
envelope, adjustable perimeter lighting, and heating, uses the maximum
of exterior daylight and solar heat. The system uses maximum intake of
cooler nighttime air to lower the initial impact on the system by
cooling the interior contents through the introduction of 100% outside
filtered air each night.
Main Floor
Features a 3-story lobby with a vaulted
ceiling reminiscent of the early railroad stations. The view provides a
dramatic introduction to the interiors richness in scale and wood work
detail. The architecture offers secluded and open seating areas that
allows for the visitor to be comfortable and absorb the vastness of the
unique grand foyer.
Second Floor
Looks down into the open foyer and
consists of office space and a common area for people to interact and
enjoy the rich textures and colors of the design.
Third Floor
The top floor has vaulted ceilings and
arched windows commanding an excellent view of the surrounding area that
includes the esteemed trees and elegant mountains. It also supports a
mezzanine overlooking the grand foyer.
Basement
The basement was designed for the
occupants of the building. It contains two conference rooms, an exercise
facility, and employee lockers with toilet/shower facilities.
Provisions were made in the design to
accommodate a future therapy pool.
Ben Burr is a prime example of utilizing
the community consciousness and urban greenscape to maximize/minimize
the affect a structure has to enhance the landscape. All aspects of the
community and nature were considered; from the footprint of the building
to the extensive preservation of the stately trees. Ben Burr Building
exceeds in function and design for the burgeoning demand for office
space in the southern section of Spokane.
History
The building is named after Ben Burr who
was a prominent figure in development of the railroads in this area. He
served as Chief Engineer on the Great Northern Railroad; he was active
on the line which ran to Fairfield, Washington. When the line was
abandoned in 1953, Mr. Burr was instrumental in the carryover of the
right-of-way to Spokane and Spokane County. Ben Burr's impact on Spokane
County made him an excellent choice for the name of this melding of
nature and aesthetically beautiful building. |
