FM Solutions was contracted by APS to update their standards and redesign the typical floor layout and plan for the 2 levels of their Corporate Headquarters.  We collaborated with the user group to evaluate the existing standards and identified areas the new standard needs to accommodate.  After evaluating the program and the existing space, we were able to design a facility that met their needs for churn and future growth.  Our project defined new standards that were readily accessible, addressed environmental concerns and transitioned well with their existing standards.  We designed a universal plan that met all their existing needs as well as their future needs while implementing LEED principles.

By developing and implementing a universal plan, we addressed sustainability concerns as the universal plan allows for easy re-purposing of a space, re-location of offices/workstations, as well as maximize day lighting by clustering full-height wall offices in the core of the space rather than along the perimeter.  The new space was initially incorporated onto the 12th and 13th floors at the APS corporate headquarters building.  After the success of this project, FM Solutions contracted with APS once again to apply this design to the 10th and 14th floors through a CMAR process.  Due to the CMAR process, FMS had the ability to work directly with the contractor and sub contractors to resolve details, capture unforeseen conditions and shorten the project schedule.  FM Solutions was able to utilize their lessons learned from the original project and worked with the owner and contractor to create their universal design standards.