Location: Everett, Washington
Cost: $21.2 million
Completion: December 2023
Owner/Developer: Community Transit
Architect: Otak
Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan
Engineers: Otak, P2S
General Contractor: FORMA Construction
Submitting Company: Otak
Subcontractors: Acoustics West, ADT Commercial, All-Wayz Painting, Alliance Partition Systems, Ascendent, Axiom Construction & Consulting, Barclay Dean Architectural Products, Belshire Concrete Restoration, Bryker Enterprises, Builder’s Hardware & Supply, Business Interiors Northwest dba Catalyst, C4 Products, Cut-All Concrete, Delta Technology, Division 10 Signs, ECS Elevator Consulting Service, Epic Building Detailers, Generation One dba Nick’s Special Woodcraft, Great Floors Commercial Sales, Insulpro Projects, Introba, Ironwood Fabrication, LaRusso Concrete, LMH Construction, m.thrailkill.architect, Metropolitan Appliances, Miles Sand & Gravel, Morse Steel Reinforcing, Olympic Paving, Pacific Glass & Door, Penthouse Drapery, Pipe Construction, Ralph’s Concrete Pumping, Rentokil North America dba Ambius, Rojas Exteriors, Schindler Elevator, Seahurst Electric, Southeast Fire Protection, Southwest Solutions Group, Specialized Landscaping, Steel Encounters, Stripe Rite, Sunbelt Controls, TM Coating Consulting, Vibetech Specialties, Wright Roofing, Yakima Steel Fabricators
Community Transit’s new Hardeson Road Service & Operations Building was once a two-story concrete tilt panel office building that now thrives as a bustling hub for the transportation agency.
As the construction team broke ground, it had a clear vision for the project that was guided by four pillars: “I am valued,” “I am learning,” “I am caring” and “I am well.” These principles would shape every decision, creating a space that prioritized employee wellbeing and fostering a sense of belonging.
The comprehensive renovation revitalized the existing building through exterior and interior improvements, structural and seismic upgrades and state-of-the-art mechanical, plumbing, electrical and technology systems.
Three minor additions created entry vestibules at the north, south and west entrances, and space for a new employee fitness center. The addition of more windows and skylights flood the building with natural light.
The heart of the building beats with amenities tailored to the needs of hundreds of employees coach operators, supervisors, dispatchers and ambassadors. From wellness and fitness facilities to expanded shower and locker rooms, from computer and TV rooms to quiet and sleep rooms for recharging between shifts, every space is designed with the employee in mind.
The great hall, a spacious break area at the center of it all, serves as more than just a place to grab a snack or unwind it’s a space for team cohesion, company gatherings and meetings. The hall features a meandering “creek” fixture, referencing the Merrill and Ring creeks that border the property, creating a feeling of movement through the main walking paths.
Outside, a screened patio area, enhanced landscaping and improved parking and traffic flow create a welcoming and efficient exterior. The challenges of integrating these changes alongside ongoing transit operations were met with strategic planning and careful execution. Phased construction ensured uninterrupted operations.
Mechanical and electrical systems bring the building up to a new standard with zero fossil fuel all-electric heat pump heating; there is no natural gas consumption. The high-performance variable air volume central air handling system utilizes high-efficiency ECM-type fans, high-efficiency heating and cooling and enhanced ventilation modes ensure air quality. LED lighting and state-of-the-art lighting controls help reduce energy consumption.
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