New Vision Credit Union formally Neenah Foundry Credit Union wanted to relocate their branch to a more convenient location that would provide better member service in a contemporary state of the art banking environment.
This project consists of a Tenant Space build-out of 3,202 square feet, and the addition of an exterior drive-thru canopy of 385 square feet for a total project size of 3,587 square feet in an out-lot building of a high profile retail location on a major commercial strip with easy access to the freeway.
BCI faced a number of challenges during the Design and Construction phases of this project but most importantly, minimizing any disruptions to the Credit Union’s business in closing their existing office and re-opening in a new location.
The Design challenge was to provide innovative solutions for delivering financial services to the members, increasing convenience, efficiency and satisfaction, and thereby, helping the Credit Union grow their business.
This was accomplished by the use of a bright airy exciting open floor plan that removes the traditional barriers and enhances communications between employees and the Credit Union members. All perimeter offices facing the lobby have a floor to ceiling glass wall allowing a clear view of the lobby from inside the office and a view of the office from the lobby. The glass walls also allow natural light to filter into the lobby space, decreasing the dependency on artificial lighting. Custom designed free-standing Teller Pods were used to enhance the employee interaction with members in an informal yet professional fashion reinforcing the open plan concept.
A significant challenge during construction was to integrate new Banking and Security Equipment with the Credit Union’s existing equipment while at the same time keeping their existing location in operation. Finally, upon completion of the tenant space build-out, coordination of the move was critical. The business was closed on a Friday night and opened on Monday morning at the new location without interruption.