SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
M-Fitzsimons, Inc.
DESIGN FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
COMMERCIAL
TAUBMAN MUSEUM
OF ART
Achieving LEED-NC Silver Certification, this unique public space balances high performance building design with a dynamic environment for experiencing art. Fitzsimons' scope of work included Design Development for Exterior-Interior building integration, biophilic design elements, sustainable materials, and innovative lighting strategies that fill the spaces with natural light, filtered for protection of artwork. Fitzsimons also provided detailing for interior architectural design and interior building elements, the interface between exterior-interior components, and millwork design, additionally overseeing sustainable specifications, consultant coordination, interior construction documentation and LEED Certification. (With Randall Stout Architects)
PROJECT
New Building & Interiors
81,000 sf
LOCATION
Roanoke, Virginia
SONY PICTURES
Integrating two new buildings and a park which serve as the heart of this expansive film studio lot, Fitzsimons' design integrated with the surrounding art deco buildings from the studio's inception and introduced the warmth of local vernacular architecture reminiscent of R.M. Schindler during the golden era of film. Achieving LEED Gold, the buildings house a 10,000 sf restaurant, 8,000 sf fitness center, and open plan, collaborative office space for Sony's Domestic and International Television divisions, and conserve energy with the use of photovoltaic panels, efficient central energy plant, while indoor-outdoor space and sustainable, healthy materials provide an energetic work environment balanced with natural places of respite. (With Gensler)
PROJECT
New Buildings, Park & Interiors
240,000 sf
LOCATION
Culver City, California
72 &
SUNNY
In this interior adaptation of the historic Howard Hughes office building for this top creative agency, the original wood bow-truss system and historical features were restored, and embraced. The design inserted a 200 person stadium penetrating two floors as the central collaborative heart of the company, surrounded by floating seating boxes and freestanding meeting rooms. Influenced by the natural environment near protected wetlands, the design incorporated indoor and outdoor workspaces, a Green Living Wall, acoustically isolated edit bays/recording studios and adapted Howard Hughes’ original patent vault into collaborative meeting space, which celebrates the site's history, and inspires collaboration and creativity throughout the campus. (Collaboration with LeanArch)
PROJECT
Historic Building Renovation &
Interiors
38,000 sf
LOCATION
Playa Vista, California
STATE
BAR OF
CALIFORNIA
Outgrowing their aging workspace in Los Angeles, this Association embraced new workplace strategies and sustainable design in the planning of their new 120,000 sf office building in downtown Los Angeles. Through collaborative spaces, access to natural lighting, open plan concepts and healthy materials, the organization recognized an elevation of employee productivity, and efficiency in streamlined practices. The resulting workplace reflects the new generation of progressive, collaborative environments experienced by their member Law firms throughout the state of California, incorporating mock courtrooms, conference center, dining facilities, virtual research library and open plan office space. (Collaboration with LeanArch)
PROJECT
New Building & Interiors
120,000 sf
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California