Accelerated Law Office Build with VDC Precision
Legal Workplace Transformation | Seattle, Washington
Totaling 50,000 sq. ft. and spread across three floors of the JPMorganChase Center in Downtown Seattle, Ballard Spahr Lane Powell's new law office offers employees a vibrant and engaging workspace, featuring dynamic common areas and state-of-the-art conference rooms, perfectly tailored for the modern workforce.
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Client Ballard Spahr Lane Powell
Project Approach
Facing an expiring lease, DPR constructed this new law office on an accelerated timeline. The scope of work included a new reception area, conference rooms, offices and a kitchen. Due to the nature of Ballard Spahr Lane Powell's work, acoustic performance was critical. DPR’s self-perform team evaluated the performance and cost details to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) integration was integral to the project's success. NBBJ desired clean, open-to-structure ceilings in public areas with no visible mechanical equipment. Close coordination with the design team enabled the presentation of MEP requirements, allowing field teams to install based on the completed documents without the need for fabrication-level detailing. This approach resulted in cost savings and allowed the project to stay on schedule.
Photo by NBBJ
Photo by NBBJ
Photo by NBBJ
Photo by NBBJ
Photo by NBBJ
Early VDC & Design Management
DPR’s VDC team was integrated into the project early and partnered with the design team to identify creative solutions that achieved design intent while supporting MEP requirements and budgetary constraints. A key design intent was to feature open-structure ceilings with no visible mechanical equipment. The VDC team worked to achieve this look in a cost-effective and expedient manner.
The team also began by laser-scanning the space to ensure coordination within existing spatial constraints. This process provided an exact model of the current conditions, including the structure, MEP, and fire protection systems. During early design coordination, the VDC team also ensured that the MEP designers adhered to the architectural vision, maintaining clear, open-to-structure areas free of MEP equipment and ductwork.
Early VDC & Design Management
DPR’s VDC team was integrated into the project early and partnered with the design team to identify creative solutions that achieved design intent while supporting MEP requirements and budgetary constraints. A key design intent was to feature open-structure ceilings with no visible mechanical equipment. The VDC team worked to achieve this look in a cost-effective and expedient manner.
The team also began by laser-scanning the space to ensure coordination within existing spatial constraints. This process provided an exact model of the current conditions, including the structure, MEP, and fire protection systems. During early design coordination, the VDC team also ensured that the MEP designers adhered to the architectural vision, maintaining clear, open-to-structure areas free of MEP equipment and ductwork.
Design-Assist Solutions for Superior Results
For this law office buildout, there were very specific requirements around acoustical performance for the private offices and conference rooms. The offices lined the perimeter of the space where the drywall would intersect with both the glass panel system and existing mullions. In addition to these intersects, there were multiple locations with curved drywall.
DPR's self-perform team partnered with the design team and acoustic consultant to develop drywall and door, frame and hardware details. The team was able to develop high-quality solutions that met the acoustic performance goals, maintained design intent, and resulted in cost savings.
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