300 Sower Office Building

Commonwealth of Kentucky | Frankfort, Kentucky

This design-build project involves the design of a 365,000 SF, five-story new office building. The project is a public/private partnership between the developer and the State of Kentucky with the State leasing the building until such time they may purchase the property.

Floors two through five feature mainly open office space with some private offices, conferences areas, collaboration areas and break rooms located throughout. The first floor is similar to the floors above but also has a food service component and central MEP systems. There is a large outdoor seating area near the food service area to allow for outdoor dining.

The HVAC system contains large, VAV-type systems with hot water reheat and water cooled chillers. Energy recovery is provided for the outdoor air systems.

The electrical system is 480 volt distributed out to the building with generator for life safety systems and building heating. Lighting for both indoor and outdoor will be 100% LED. Occupancy sensors are being provided for automatic control. Daylighting is being designed for the open office spaces to allow for views and to reduce artificial lighting energy. CMTA also designed the access control systems and provided the infrastructure for the IT system.

Project at a Glance

Completion: 2016

Size: 365,000 SF

Cost: $55,000,000

Project Type: New Facility Awards/Certifications: LEED Silver