ABC Bank, Headquarters
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ABC Bank
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
The American Bank of Commerce Building in downtown Austin, a retail and commercial bank headquarters, required a look that would reflect other existing branch banks while merging into the downtown building aesthetic. A five-level parking garage was incorporated into the building in order to accommodate the bank and future tenants of the top-floor lease space.
The American Bank of Commerce building received an Austin Energy Green Building Program One-Star Rating. This rating was achieved by incorporating environmental and sustainable practices such as high reflectance roofing, higher efficiency mechanical systems and a solar panel array to provide additional electricity.
The entire building structure is made up of pre-cast concrete including the exterior walls which were designed with an integral final finish. The lower portion of the building is covered with oversized burnished and split-faced masonry units that provide a solid base. The southwestern corner of the building provides a focal point for the entry to the bank and presents the building to pedestrians and vehicles on 5th Street. The exterior openings of the parking garage complement the windows of the bank and lease space to create a unified skin. The overall design provides full pedestrian and drive-thru access for the bank while maximizing the potential of the site for future tenants.
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