Windows and Sheetrock

Installation of window frames and Sheetrock have begun. The windows will be store-front type with metal frames. The first Sheetrock to be installed are for the exterior office walls to allow for the stucco contractor to begin.

Interior Progress

With the roof nearly complete, work continues to escalate on the interior items. The framing is complete, the HVAC units have been installed, the duct work is underway, the Electrician is currently pulling wires for lights and outlets and some insulation has been installed. The exterior of the building is being prepared for the stucco while the site concrete is almost finished.

What's the Caption?

We showed this picture on our Company Intranet and asked everyone to submit a caption for this photo. Here is a sample of what was submitted:

"Where is the Brake?"
"So much for the survey area."
"Oops! Missed a Spot Inside"
"Hope this is the right address"
"What did Brandon order now?!?"

Thanks to all the comedians who participated.

Entry

The framing for the entry and reception area is complete. This picture was taken from the front door looking up at the ceiling at the wall behind the reception desk. The plumbers and electricians are working on their trades now that the framing is finished. The roof should be complete within a week. The parking lot concrete and lighting is underway as well.

Concrete and Sunlight

The first concrete was poured along the south property line. This curb and gutter will be the edge of the parking stalls south of the building. It was fun for some of our staff to be able to work on the grading plan and construction staking for our own office.

The ceiling above the reception area is taking shape. The natural light from the afternoon to evening will be a unique feature to the front door.

Front Entrance

One prominent architectural feature to the new office will be the front entrance. Irv Miyamoto designed this entrance cover to be a geometric object covered in curved metal. The framing contractor is nearly finished with the detailed framing that goes into such an object.

Office Views

Here is the afternoon view out of the new conference room. The power poles will come down for the construction of Shields Avenue. On a clear day, the mountains will be visible over the rooftops.

This is a picture looking down on the back of the office. The parking lot will be constructed along both of the southern sides of the office. The patio cover will extend out from the southwest side where the doors can be seen.

Front Door

The wall to the office entrance is under construction. The ceiling in the reception area will extend to a celestory window with two exposed beams. There will be a curved roof extending out to create a covered area at the front door.

Progress Video

Here is a short clip of the inside of the office. It looked like all of the beams have been installed and the roof construction is continuing.

More Joists

The interior space of the office is taking shape as more of the roof joists are installed. There are six of the nine skylights visible in this photo (thanks for the picture Chris). The bottom of the skylights are at the ceiling height for the large workspace at 14-feet.

Roof

The installation of the roof joists has started. Framing for three skylights is visible along the right-side pitch.

Roof Line

The pitch of the roof can be seen with the beams attached to the south side of the building. The top of the exterior walls will hide any mechanical equipment on the roof.

Beams

Steel columns and Glu-lam beams have been constructed inside the new office space. The longest spans will support the ceiling over the open work space area in the middle of the office. The colums will be framed inside of walls and will not be visible to create a more open feel.

Vertical Walls

This is a view from inside the office looking east toward the mountains. The large gap between the walls is where the front door and reception will be. The hole in the foundation is where a steel column will be placed to support the roof.

This is a view of the northern corner of the office. The windows on these walls will be for most of the individual office spaces.

This is the view from across Shields Avenue. The entrance to the office will be on the left side and the offices will be mostly on the right side of this view.

First Wall

The first exterior wall was lifted into place. This is a portion of the northwest wall. There are two other portion that will be placed next to this one and fastened together. Hard hats are a requirement!

Lumber

Wood for exterior walls has been delivered to the site. The framing contractor constructs the walls on the slab, then lifts them into place and then bolts them down to the anchors in the foundation.

Foundation

Concrete for the foundation was poured at 2:30am. The conference room floor is depressed to account for the wood floor. The bathrooms were finished by hand to allow for area drains.

Conduits

Conduits for both electricity, data and communications can be seen prior to pouring foundation concrete. These conduits terminate at the server room and production area where printers, plotters, and main switchboard will be kept.