The Thrill of Victory - Structure Tone Inc.

16©John Baer/PDM PicturesOpening Upby Steve Schneider Taking advantage of natural daylighting was a priority forGreen-thinking BinghamAfter 20 years at 150 Federal Street inBoston, the national firm BinghamMcCutchen LLP decided to seek notonly additional space, but to also completelytransform its office environment. The newOne Federal Street office spans 13 floors andmore than 300,000sf, and Bingham selectedStructure Tone to build it.The new work space builds on Bingham’sculture of strong sense of community, respect,pride and ownership. With nearly1,000 lawyers worldwide, Bingham competeswith the best law firms in the worldand provides counsel to many of the world’sleading companies. What’s more, Bingham isrepeatedly recognized as a best place towork nationally and in markets where it hasoffices. Fortune has named Bingham to itsBest Companies to Work For list for fourstraight years. By investing in a visionaryworkplace, the message conveyed to clients,lawyers, employees, recruits and familymembers is that Bingham is a leader in everyfacet of its practices, reputation and culture.MetamorphosisCore business functionality is transformedby several important characteristics of thenew Bingham space. The open plan reflectsthe firm’s global culture and physically opensup the work environment to foster transparency,staff interaction and creative collaboration.Open designand natural daylightingreduce energy consumptionand improve productivity.The new officefeatures expansive meetingspaces in a variety ofsizes and styles. A twostorydivisible functionroom can accommodateup to 300 people. The officehas 40 conferencerooms and central serviceareas on every floor.A new full-service gymand fitness center providesan on-site workout option forBingham’s time-strapped attorneys and administrativestaff. In addition to keeping employeeshealthy and on-site for theirworkouts, the fitness center is a valuable toolfor recruitment and retention.The 13th floor is home to the Sidebar Café,a full-service, full-cooking cafeteria with spaciousdining rooms and private diningspaces. The new 7,000ft area helps foster agreater sense of community and offers aSustainability ProgramConstruction Elements Drywall materials 100% recycled contentfrom within 500 mile radius Metal studs from MA, an average of 67%recycled content Structural steel with a minimum standardof 25% post consumer recycled content Ceilings containing minimum 70% recycledcontent and ceilings factory-cut to size,avoiding waste Paints, sealants, carpets, etc. are no or lowVOCs Pre-filter material installed on return airduring all heavy construction and demolition Green sweep used throughout constructionto control dust and reduce health risks Demolition and construction waste closelymonitored resulting in 80% recycling rate The new, open-plan work environmentbetter reflects Bingham’s culture and fostersstaff interactionconvenient on-site dining respite for breakfast,lunch or dinner.Green LightForward-thinking and environmentally conscious,Bingham capitalized on “green” opportunities,most notably natural daylightingand energy management. In addition, StructureTone and Bingham staff committed toan aggressive sustainable construction andmaterials management program.According to Jenn Taranto, LEED AP, projectmanager for Structure Tone, “Bingham wasinterested in incorporating eco-friendly goalswherever possible. Before constructionbegan, Bingham, Lehman-Smith + McLeishand I participated in a charette to discuss opportunitiesfor sustainability. The team wasopen-minded and was able to make greatstrides through this integrated process.”Rising to the ChallengeCompleting a project of this size in eightmonths required immense coordinationwith Bingham, Lehman-Smith + McLeish,owner representative Leggat McCall, buildingowner Tishman Speyer, subcontractorsand client vendors. Proper planning andV O L U M E I V | Q III | 2 0 0 8