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“Everything at Legacy High School is geared toward flexible, collaborative spaces,” said Facilities Administrative Assistant Shelley McEvers. “21st-century learning is about working together on projects, which is what you need for 21st-century jobs.”

The 2021-2022 school year saw Bismarck Public Schools’ (BPS) highest recorded attendance to date, at 13,419. The district’s growth shows no sign of slowing; overall enrollment is forecasted to exceed 14,300 by 2026.

Over the past five years, BPS has enlisted Kyle Hellman, an InterOffice Workspace Expert based

And BPS doesn’t just want to build new schools to accommodate for growth; according to McEvers, the district wants to continuously upgrade schools across the district, ensuring an exceptional learning experience for all students.

“It’s about equity. Modernizing a building plays a strong role in shaping a school’s social climate,” McEvers said. “Anytime you modernize a building, kids feel more valued and so do teachers. It makes them want to teach in that space and learn in that space.”

Bismarck, North Dakota

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As Bismarck’s population continues to grow, schools are rapidly exceeding their capacity. This growth has required the district to build new campuses, such as Legacy High School, which was completed in 2015.

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in Bismarck, to support with several of these modernization

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Modernizing a building plays a strong role in shaping a school’s social climate. ” “

- Shelley McEvers Facilities Administrative Assistant

One of the district’s largest modernization projects to date was a two-phase renovation and expansion of Century High School. Built in 1976, Century High School lacked the space, amenities, and modern design necessary to provide today’s students with what McEvers calls a “21st-century

of the new schools being built throughout the city, Bismarck Public Schools wants to make sure that students have equality in both education and facilities, no matter which school they attend,” Hellman said. “This carries over to the outstanding instructors and upgrades to the facilities on an ongoing basis. No student’s experience is left behind.”

education”. InterOffice supported BPS with the first phase of the remodel, which began in 2017 and consisted of the front entrance, administrative offices and commons area.

while also guaranteeing a more secure entrance. Now, all guests to the building must enter through the main office.

For Century High School, this modernization project was more than just an aesthetic one. A reality for all 21stcentury schools is a need for increased safety measures. All administrative offices have been consolidated into one centralized area at the front of the building, allowing for easier communication between administrators and students

While redesigning this centralized administrative space, Hellman worked with BPS to repurpose some of the

For CHS students, the biggest change has been the commons

“Libraries are not used in the same way anymore,” McEvers said. “The modern library encourages interaction and builds an environment where working together is vital.”

Canvas workstations were also utilized in the school’s library and media center to create a more flexible learning environment, including a mobile printing station.

district’s existing furniture. These pieces were then paired with Herman Miller Canvas workstations, the brand’s largest, most flexible, and most adaptable office workstation platform.

students sitting together,” McEvers said. “The way Kyle laid out that space, it looks like it was meant to be that way.”

area. The goal was to create a space where students would want to spend time during the entire school day, not just at lunch. To achieve this, Hellman replaced the traditional cafeteria tables with a variety of seating options, including built-in high-top bistro tables, booths from Falcon Products, Exemplis Rio Chairs, and Herman Miller Everywhere Tables with built-in power sources.

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Students can now grab a coffee at Red, White, & Brew, the new campus cafe, and sit in the comfortable booths to study or socialize with their friends.

“The common space is being used way more now that they have flexible seating. Whenever you walk through that area, there are

Phase one of the Century High School remodel may be complete, but it won’t be the last modernization project for Bismarck Public Schools. As the district continues to grow and students’ needs continue to evolve, McEvers knows exactly who she can call for “We’vesupport.done multiple projects with InterOffice. Kyle does such a great job of envisioning a space. He’s very knowledgeable, very timely, and a great communicator,” McEvers said. “We can’t say enough about the work InterOffice has done for us.”

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OASIS Otter Tail, Minnesota

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The couple had long dreamed of building their own home on Otter Tail–and this summer, their dream became a reality. The couple purchased a plot of land on the lake in 2019 and began building their dream home from the ground up. It was a major undertaking, but fortunately, they knew who she could call for help.

We didn’t even have air conditioning in our cabin, but it didn’t matter because we were

“I met [the couple] in 2005 when they purchased a few pieces of furniture and accessories from me,” said InterOffice

Whentogether.”she married her husband, the two knew that they wanted to carry on the tradition of Otter Tail summers with their own family. They purchased a cabin in 1986, which they shared with relatives before purchasing a property of their own in 1995.

Residential Expert Sheila Hanson. “We kept in touch throughout the years, adding a piece of furniture or accessory here and there. Then in 2020 they approached me to help them with their lake home, and of course I said yes.”

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With support from InterOffice, one family is building new memories on Otter Tail Lake.

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Because they were building their new home from scratch, Hanson had a clean slate to start from. First, she sat down with the couple to discuss their goals for the space. They wanted to create an environment that was modern and sleek, with clean lines and neutral tones, while still being warm and comfortable. They wanted the furnishings and decor to be stylish, yet understated, allowing the panoramic views of their beloved lake to remain the focal point.

For as long as she can remember, one InterOffice client (who prefers to remain anonymous) has spent her summers on Otter Tail Lake in central Minnesota. When she was in grade school, her mother would rent a cabin on the lake for one week every summer. She and her siblings spent those precious weeks swimming in the cool, clear water, running wild through the oak trees that lined the shore, and most importantly, being together.

“I have so many wonderful memories of the Otter Tail. It’s a great lake for kids to grow up on. You can spend the whole day out there,” she said. “I look back now, and I have to laugh.

“Our kids were born and raised going to the lake,” she said.

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In the two years since, Hanson has supported the couple with the project from floor to ceiling–literally.

Due to their busy schedules, the long drive from their home in south eastern North Dakota, and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple were not able to be on-site for much of the build. When they could not be there, they trusted Hanson to step in.

“Whether it was helping us select flooring or picking out paint samples, Sheila has been involved with every aspect of the house,” the client said. “It was a huge relief for me. She knows my style, she laid everything out, and I don’t think there was hardly anything that we changed.”

Hanson supported the couple from the big picture down to the tiniest details, like selecting accessories, rugs, and art for the entire home. They also collaborated on using an elm tree from the couple’s property to create an 18-foot wood bench in the great room. Other unexpected touches included gold plumbing fixtures from Ferguson’s in the master bathroom and a sectional with a chaise lounge from Stickley to relax and enjoy the view.

“Together,done.we were able to create the design and functionality that they wanted,” Hanson said. “Projects like this don’t come along every day, and in the end you want the homeowner to be happy.”

Leaning on her existing relationships in the industry, Hanson collaborated with local partners such as

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The couple’s dream home on Otter Tail lake was completed in July 2022. It is a timeless, one-level retreat with lush furnishings and a screened-in porch, where they can enjoy the cool summer evenings without all of the bugs. Best of all, it is located next door to the home they purchased together in 1995–which is now shared by their two sons.

“She makes you go out of the box,” the client said. “I never would have chosen that chaise myself, but now it is the first place everyone wants to sit when they enter the living room.”

“We’re right next door to each other, so it’s pretty ideal,” the client said. “My siblings and I always got to spend our summers on Otter Tail together. I’m glad that my children are able to share some of the same memories.

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When it came time to build their second Fargo location, Capital Credit Union knew that it couldn’t be just another branch for the organization. According to Vice President of Marketing Jill Lagasse,

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As Capital Credit Union’s first new build since 2018, the Veterans branch was an opportunity to breathe life into that new brand.

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Capital Credit Union underwent a significant rebranding effort in 2018. While the name remained the same, the credit union’s logo and color palette were transformed. Dated golds and beiges were replaced with bright, welcoming shades of blue and green.

spark. We needed something to attract people and create a place that they want to be affiliated with.”

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“Our board had the vision and the foresight to buy that piece of land in Fargo many years ago, and their vision couldn’t have been more spot on,” Lagasse said. “The surrounding area has developed tenfold since we bought that land. It’s an excellent location in Fargo with tons of visibility and very high traffic.”

With roots in the Bismarck-Mandan area, Capital Credit Union has been serving North Dakotans since 1936. Now, with a bright new brand and support from InterOffice, they are branching out into Fargo.

Capital Credit Union’s 11th branch, located on the corner of 32nd Avenue South and Veterans Boulevard, opened to the public in April 2020. With a prime location on two bustling streets and large signage on all four exterior sides of the building, it serves as a billboard for Capital Credit Union.

But it wasn’t enough to catch people’s eyes as they drove by. Step two was to create an interior environment where, once they walked in the door, people wanted to stick around.

Step one in creating a flagship Fargo branch was identifying the right location. Fortunately, several years prior, Capital Credit Union’s board of directors had chosen to purchase a plot of land in what was then an undeveloped part of South Fargo.

“We wanted this location to be our flagship branch in Fargo,” Lagasse said. “We’ve been in Bismarck-Mandan since 1936. We have very high market penetration there,” Lagasse said. “In Fargo, nobody really knew us. We needed that jump. We needed that

Capital Credit Union needed to create something truly special to attract and retain new clientele in the growing Fargo market.

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“We’ve never been this creative with our facilities. All of our furniture before was much more ‘vanilla,’” Lagasse said.

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Hellman challenged Capital Credit Union to think outside the box for their lobby, suggesting vibrant green Exemplis Focus Side Chairs and blue Exemplis Composium Sharp & Nano Lounge Seating.

“From the furniture to the floors to the walls, it looks so different from anything we have in any of our other branches,” Lagasse said. “Now it’s our prototype, so as we’re remodeling other

“InterOffice played a huge role in taking those four colors of our logo and incorporating them in our furniture. They gave us so much advice, insight, and confidence. They were able to match our logo colors in a way that is light, inviting, and does not clash.”

Integrating the brand’s new color palette through paint colors, flooring, and furniture required many–including Lagasse–to step outside of their comfort zones. Upon walking in the door, guests are greeted by an apple-green accent wall. Beneath their feet, the traditional gray carpet is broken up by squares of another, lighter shade of green.

And when it came time to select furniture, Capital Credit Union contacted InterOffice’s Workspace Expert Kyle Hellman, who

“This building was our very first time that we were able to extend our brand into our facilities through wall color, architecture, furniture, and signage,” Lagasse said. “We’re still Capital Credit Union, but the inside of the branch could not be more different.”

then teamed up with Workspace Expert Jolynn Kaldor to suggest colors that go with the rebranding.

While there were some initial doubts about the contemporary color palette, Capital Credit Union put their trust in InterOffice–and the result is an environment that is bold and exciting, yet still comfortable and timeless.

Capital Credit Union did not utilize any existing furniture for their Veterans branch, instead bringing in all-new JSI Vision Series desks and Herman Miller Canvas workstations for the offices.

“We’re meeting our growth goals in Fargo, and we couldn’t have done it without this branch and the rebrand,” Lagasse said. “I can’t imagine a better partner. We needed a true partner to walk with us on this journey, and that’s what InterOffice gave us.”

branches out west, we are literally using the same finishes and furniture from Veterans. We’ve gone through the work of selecting the wall color, the accent colors, the wood trim, the furniture, so now those remodels are easy.”

Capital Credit Union wanted to create a functional billboard for their Fargo market, and with some intentional foresight, a bit of trust, and the right partners, they have been able to do just that.

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- Jill Lagasse

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