Capitol One Bank Branch

Additional Info

Award Winner : Accelerated Construction Technologies

Architectural Excellence : Design build prototype. Vision was to address sensitive environmental codes & create accessibility & visibility from street for the first building in a new master planned development.

The parapet is stepped from 22’ to 31’ & capped with 18”- 36” decorative cornices. Two 20’ high glazing elements frame the entry. This feature is for code compliant interior signage. The 2 & 3 story height creates the visibility. Finishes include EIFS and full size, quarried limestone requiring steel lintels for load bearing support over the 2 story glazing. Colors, tones & hues found in the stone are used on the building exterior.

The interior is sleek with light wood & ceramic tiled floors in lobby. Curved walls at module breaks in lobby required exacting craftsmanship as did level five finish on drywall in customer areas.

Existing mature trees were protected and maintained.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Exterior walls are steel 6” studs with 1” insulation board for a net R-value of 25 for the wall system. Roof systems employ R30+ batt insulation & rigid reflective foam insulation for increased R-value & sound control. The package includes 1” SOLEX dual glazing, tinted windows. Close tolerances minimize air infiltration into buildings. High SEER mechanical units reduce energy costs. Electrical designs are 3-phase for minimal energy use.

General contractor for infrastructure & site improvements, including utility & permit coordination, and architect of record.

Standard building submitted for State energy code review exceeded requirement by 21%.

Environmentally sensitive & on historic scenic route with sedimentation & filtration ponds. In a Watershed and Aquifer Recharge Zone (2 levels of water management) requiring in depth environmental review by the State to enforce EPA, city and state environmental codes. Surface runoff could not collect into the groundwater.

Design Firm Name : Modular Technology

Occupied Date : 10/15/2007

Production Start Date : 3/28/2007

Project Location City : Austin

Project Location State Name : TX

Technical Innovation : Permanent high public use bank features steel superstructure and framing, 4” 3000 psi concrete slab over 6” minimum crushed limestone base over 6” mil vapor barrier (to protect ceramic tile from soil salts wicking into the grout), EIFS, limestone, steel accents, and changes in parapets and ceiling heights.

Stacked module system creates the 22’ - 31’ high facade.. Modules manufactured separately, craned, & connected to lower modules. 8’6” – 12’ high parapets hide mechanic units on roof top and required rigid system support while maintaining flexibility in interacting with the sheer wall system.

Adapted the structural & HVAC systems to accommodate client change mid build out from gas to electrical heating & cooling.

Sub service storm water draining system connects to sedimentation pond then to filtration pond before release.

Flexible membrane used behind the stone due to climate conditions.

Coordinated client case work, FF&E, satellite, night depositories & drive-thru.

Total Square Feet : 8067