First
Savings Bank of Renton was
founded in 1923. They have grown to be one
of the top 15 private banks in Washington.
Their old building was a series of additions and remodels dating back to the 1960’s. It was time to re-invest to better serve their loyal customers and attract a new generation.
As
leaders in the community they have been an active
participant in the urban renewal and re-development
of Renton ’s
downtown. Their vision was to create a bank
that would complement all the new mixed-use developments
by being pedestrian/customer friendly.
They
purchased additional property, vacated the alley
separating the two land parcels and created a two-building
campus connected by a plaza. Sub-terrain
parking freed up valuable space and contributed
to the urban design.
Foushée
collaborated with the project team from the program
design phase, providing the full range of pre-construction
planning services. We also coordinated all
of the bank’s security and banking fixtures
to insure integration.
“When
we made the decision to invest in the campus, we
knew a state-of-the-art building with ample work
spaces for employee and community areas for our
customers was a priority. Our project required
skill and vision: Foushée provided
both.
The
level of professionalism displayed was exceptional
and the team approach to projects allowed for steady
progress that involved my company every step of
the way, eliminating costly delays and miscommunication. Your
company represents the best construction knowledge
in the industry coupled with a hard to find respect
of budget.
The
timely completion of our award-nominated building
is evidence to the level of service offered by
Foushée. First Financial Campus has
quickly become a representation of progress and
quality in our community.”
Victor
Karpiak, First Savings Bank of Renton
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