While Forward Bank’s main office served their team and community well, expansion was needed to better function in the community they loved. When Forward Bank decided to build their new headquarters they had a vision of what they wanted, but needed the right company to make their dream a reality. After vetting a number of companies, The Redmond Company was selected as their partner. Redmond reviewed the market and recommended the ideal site for their new main office and designed a state-of-the-art, three-story facility to help increase employee engagement and productivity while creating an outstanding customer experience. Once the optimal location and site were identified, Redmond’s real estate consulting and acquisition team led negotiations to purchase a premier site in Marshfield for Forward Bank’s new facility.

Designing the building to accommodate both the current and future full time employees and their spatial needs, be an anchor in the community, and also have the facility be a tool to attract and retain great employees were all key factors on this project. Redmond implemented many of the Essential Design Elements, including daylight harvesting, flexible work spaces, biophilic (nature-centered) design, collaboration areas, and interactive display solutions. Embracing the emerging technology in the industry, numerous interactive technology elements were incorporated in the retail space, community room, and board room. Understanding that a comfortable workplace can increase employee creativity and productivity, many staff amenities were included. Areas such as a fitness room, assembly room, an expansive outdoor patio that overlooks a park and a beautifully landscaped five-acre site, and a variety of break rooms and café spaces were designed to encourage employee interaction and a happy work environment.

Forward Bank is enjoying their new 55,000 sf and couldn’t be happier with the building and the entire design/build process.

“Redmond listened, shared their expertise, and led us through every step from site selection, brokerage, and design to completion of the project. The Redmond Company helped us build for our future and we now have a new building unlike any other in the area, where we can approach our business in a way that’s not only operationally efficient, but is thoroughly appreciated by our customers and employees. Redmond really helped us achieve our vision and were the perfect partner for us on this extraordinary project. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a company to help build a main office of the future.”

-William Sennholz, CEO & President

PROJECT FEATURE: Great Lakes Banker Magazine – Check out the full article, Successful Main Office Uses Essential Design Elements, and learn more about this project.

Check out our other Financial Large Facility Projects:

United Federal Credit Union, Operations Center – Niles, Michigan

Midland States Bank, Headquarters – Effingham, Illinois

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union, Administration Building – Evansville, Indiana

Altra (Trane) Federal Credit Union, Call Center – Onalaska, Wisconsin

El Paso Teachers Federal Credit Union, Operations Center – El Paso, Texas

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