First Columbia, New Office Bld’g, 30 Century Hill Dr.

Specs:

Square Footage: 80,000 Client: First Columbia Location: Latham

About the Project:

BlueShield loves blue glazing; that's where the design for this contemporary building started. Highly visible from the Adirondack Northway, this unique structure gives this "Class- A" tenant the "Class-A look" that their corporation demands.

With construction starting in October, this four-story, 80,000-square-foot structure was built throughout the winter and complete for an August occupancy, right on time. Built into the side of a hill, the grading around the building allows for on- grade entrances to the front and rear of the structure. This worked out ideally for daily building deliveries to the lower level and for the owner's desire to have a private outdoor patio directly outside of a 125 person cafeteria.
Once again on this project, Keystone's skills in designing high-tech interior space to meet extensive fit-up requirements, resulted in a building which provides the owner and tenants with the most functional and enjoyable space.

As with many of the developers for whom Keystone Architectural Services provides architectural design, Keystone has teamed with First Columbia on a number of projects. Because of this longstanding relationship, Keystone is thoroughly familiar with First Columbia's preferred construction methods. Consequently, the design and construction documents for this project were assembled quickly and efficiently, allowing First Columbia to meet the tenants' strict time schedules.

First Columbia Testimonial
We have had the pleasure of working with Keystone Architectural Services on numerous projects over the past 12 years totaling over 50,000 square feet.
Bill, David and staff have responded to our needs and have approached every project with mindful design and budget expectations.

Their upfront planning and coordination efforts have proved invaluable in today’s world of Building Code Compliance and complex construction methods.

Keystone’s involvement during the concept phase right through construction has resulted in many successful, cost effective and appealing projects.

We look forward to completing future projects with Keystone Architectural Services.

Regards,
Mark W. Bette
Vice President
First Columbia