Hardeson Campus Service and Operations Building Everett, Washington

As part of Community Transit’s busy operations base, the Hardeson Campus Service and Operations Building presented a unique opportunity to convert a two-story concrete tilt panel office building into an operations hub. Following the design ideals established at the Cascade Administration Building to create a vibrant environment to better serve the growing company and community. Leading the project from design through construction, Otak provided architectural, structural, civil, and landscape design as well as planning and construction administration services.

A Transit Service Hub Designed for Employee Wellness and Efficient Operations

Comprehensive renovation revitalized the existing building through holistic improvements with an emphasis on employee wellness. Expanded exterior windows and several new skylights increase natural illumination to foster a more sustainable and pleasant indoor environment while newly added entry vestibules improve the envelope efficiency. Interior renovations focused largely on the needs of the hundreds of coach operators, supervisors, dispatchers, and ambassadors that it is intended to serve daily. This approach led to a facility that now boasts numerous amenities, from fitness facilities and expanded locker rooms to comfortable recreation and break areas, and quiet rooms where operators recharge between shifts. The heart of the building is the great hall designed to encourage team cohesion and accommodate company gatherings. The employee focus extends to other exterior enhancements including a screened patio area, expanded landscaping, and improved parking and traffic flow. Building improvements include structural and seismic upgrades, and state of the art mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, including zero fossil fuel, all-electric heat pump heating. Additional technology systems meet stringent communication, conferencing, and security needs. Sharing the site with an active maintenance building and coach parking, the project required a phased construction approach to ensure uninterrupted operations throughout the process.