Photo of sitting area in Lewis &Clark State Office Building
Talk about LEEDing the way to discovery! In the spirit of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Lewis and Clark State Office Building exemplifies discovery, diplomacy and stewardship. The LEED Platinum® building consolidates several central offices and incorporates sustainable design throughout. Kawneer is pleased to have our curtain wall, framing, entrances and windows throughout the striking and inspiring building.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources - Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Located in Jefferson City , MO
Building size is 120,000 square feet
Completed in 2006
Project Type: Interiors, Workplace, Government, LEED
Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Consulting
As part of its mission to protect and restore our natural resources, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources selected BNIM to design and build an office facility — the Lewis and Clark State Office Building — that showcases affordable and cost-effective 'green' strategies. Utilizing the LEED rating system as an organizing matrix, it provides a template for the State, as well as other Missouri companies, to build in ways that are more respectful of the environment and people. The LEED Platinum building is located on a formerly developed site that sits on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, where it offers a strong connection to Missouri's resources.
The building has shown a 7.5% reduction in absenteeism and the lowest construction cost per square foot of any other State office building.
The building is organized around a four-story atrium space that opens to a grand view of the Missouri River valley and provides an active central stair to encourage pedestrian circulation. The natural limestone bluffs prevalent along the river influenced the formal qualities of the architecture.
Natural daylighting, as well as sun shading devices, are responsive to the sun patterns throughout the year. The building utilizes the latest advances in daylighting technologies, electrical lighting and control systems, efficient building envelope design and highly integrated and innovative HVAC systems. Wherever possible, systems are expressed to educate the public about how the building works. The consulting group Conservation Design Forum, designed a restorative site plan that minimizes stormwater run-off and emphasizes the native prairie plants and ecosystems.
Awards:
IDA Mid America
Mid-American Design Award - Gold Award - Sustainable Category
2008
Grist Environmental News
Number 4 of 15 International Green Buildings
2007
Building Design + Construction Magazine
Building Team of the Year - Gold Award
2006
Building Design + Construction Magazine
Excellence in Design Award - Government Category
2006
AIA Kansas
Excellence in Architecture Award
2006
AIA COTE Kansas City
Merit Award
2006
AIA COTE Kansas City
COTE Award
2006