2020 04-06 TMX Office 5 CZC - Architectural NarrativeCushing February27, 2020
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Ten Mile Crossing Office Building 5 Design Review Narrative
The proposed "Office Building 5" at Ten Mile Crossing is 4 stories, with roughly 20,000 square
feet per floor. The initial shell construction will contain a central core with restrooms, janitor's
closet, two elevators, and an electrical room.
The site is located on the northeast quadrant of Ten Mile and 1-84, in Ten Mile Crossing. This
development's location serves as a gateway to Meridian and the growing Treasure Valley. The
development is being planned as such, with a mix of commercial offices and healthcare, among
other future uses. Office Building 5 is designed to be integral and cohesive to this development.
There is consistency in the materiality and architecture, while varying the appearance of
individual buildings. Office Building 5 will be of similar scale to adjacent planned office
buildings.
The Office Building 5 form is similar to existing and proposed adjacent office buildings. It
utilizes an efficient rectangular form with exposed stair towers adjacent to main entrances,
helping to break up the north and south elevations. High performance glazing maximizes
daylight within while taking advantage of 360 degree views. Glazing is accented by surrounding
EIFS massing, which also provides locations for major tenant signage on the building. LED
accent strip lighting is utilized around the perimeter to subtly highlight architectural elements
and add visual interest at night. A masonry base grounds the building while providing a more
durable material adjacent to higher traffic exterior areas. Vertical shading fins reduce interior
solar exposure and add additional depth and visual interest.
Primary building entries, with adjacent stair towers as "beacons," define their locations from a
distance. Entries are proportioned for pedestrian scale and comfortable approach for daily users.
The stair towers are broken up with vertical windows that allow natural light into the stairwells,
promoting occupant use over elevators throughout the day while backlighting from within to
define their location at night.
Building massing, materiality and proportions work together to create a unified building with a
modern, clean aesthetic.
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