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51%of project furniture and furnishings were salvaged, refurbished and reused.

19%Reduction of lighting power.

71%of the total building materials value have been manufactured within 500 miles of the project

site.

NILAN JOHNSON LEWIS, P.A. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

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LEED ® FactsNilan Johnson Lewis, P.A. Tenant improvements Minneapolis, Minnesota

LEED CI 2.0Certification awarded January 25, 2011

Certified 22*

Sustainable Sites 3/14

Water Efficiency 1/5

Energy & Atmosphere 3/17

Materials & Resources 7/13

Indoor Environmental Quality 5/15

Innovation & Design 3/5

*Out of a possible 69 points

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TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE

LEED-TI Certified Nilan Lewis Johnson New Law OfficesReflect Commitment to Excellence and Environment

Architect: Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A.Contractor: Greiner ConstructionElectrical Engineer:Michaud Cooley EricksonInterior Designer: Cuningham Group Arch, P.A.LEED Consultant:Cuningham Group Arch, P.A.Lighting Designer: Lighting MattersMechanical Engineer: Michaud Cooley Erickson Owner: One Financial PlazaPlumbing Engineer: Michaud Cooley Erickson Structural Engineer: Meyer Borgman Johnson Size: 77,059 RSF Photography Courtesy of: Dana Wheelock

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Minneapolis-based Nilan Johnson Lewis, P.A. is a progressive law firm of select specialties, sought for its excellence in practice and unwavering dedication to successful results on behalf of the nation’s pre-eminent businesses and business people. The design was formulated in response to the client’s commitment to excellence, focused client practices, collaborative culture and strong sense of community. Client focused conferencing and event spaces provide integrated technological resources in an environment of comfort and calm, with spectacular views of the City.

This newly designed interior tenant space is in One Financial Plaza, the first major post World War II modern skyscraper in Minneapolis. The design maximizes the 11’–6” floor to ceiling perimeter windows, benefitting the space by providing daylight, extraordinary views and an open and urban experience. The open square floor plates and modern expression enhance the windows, providing Nilan Johnson Lewis with a remarkable signature feature that positively impacts the workplace environment. Its location is close to mass transit, skyway connection, light rail, parking, and downtown amenities.

The Nilan Johnson Lewis project achieved LEED certification as a result of the disciplined commitment by all members of the project team and the support of Nilan Johnson Lewis employees.

STRATEGIES AND RESULTS

Our team led a series of Programming sessions to establish quantitative and qualitative requirements. Surveys were prepared, distributed and analyzed. Interviews and workshops took place.

Cuningham Group also led a series of 10 Strategic Visioning Sessions and Visual Listening Sessions with stakeholder groups including staff, associates, shareholders, and the Board. Primary topics focused on establishing criteria for real estate location decisions; culture and workplace; design and brand image. Additional Focus Sessions with the firm focused on workplace activities, communication and culture as it relates to furniture and systems workstations.

Sustainably sourced and manufactured natural materials, such as stone, wood and glass provide richness and texture expressive of integrity and strength. Simple lines and a palette based on texture and tones of light and shadow reinforce the modernist space. Color provides energetic punctuation experienced as one moves through the space. The objective on the demolition process of both levels was to divert 80% of materials from landfills. Mechanical, electrical and lighting systems were designed to be energy efficient. Materials were specified to be locally manufactured and sourced, renewable, with low emissions of VOCs and manufactured from recycled materials. Operable shading devices on windows manage changing sunlight levels.

Planning maximized the efficiency of the floor plate and achieved rhythm and a visual logic. Configurations of spaces provide shared daylight, neighborhood areas for practice groups, Team Rooms and easy access to support resources. Special spaces include a large, inviting lunchroom with lounge and dining areas. Fireplaces and spaces for informal and formal gathering are featured on both levels.

“The design of our new office, like the design of our firm, had a simple imperative: our clients shape everything. The challenge was to embed the expectation of client-driven excellence within our physical environment, in a way that both projects the firm’s core values and reflects our commitment to the environment in which our clients and employees live their lives.

-Matt Damon, President