Notes of Interest
The project is a 90,000 square foot world corporate headquarters for Serta International Mattress Company located on a 20-acre Illinois prairie site. The program combines a 65,000 square foot office wing and a 25,000 square foot high bay R&D facility.
The building (700 feet long x 67 feet wide) has been designed to facilitate equal access to natural light, ventilation, and views of the wetlands for all employees. To accomplish this, the floor plan has been layered from a glass edged public circulation path on the east, to an open office area on the west toward the wetlands. The design also takes advantage of the variations in the topography of the site, to weave together the building and the landscape into a strong holistic composition. The design intent of the building is to float lightly on the landscape, reinforcing the notion of environmental sustainability and echoing the lines of the prairie.
Architect
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Epstein | Metter Studios
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Owner
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Serta International
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Location
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Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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ADDITIONAL CREDITS
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Consultant
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Epstein
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Landscape Architect
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Jacob/Ryan Associates
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General Contractor
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G.A. Johnson and Son
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Photo Credit
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© Metter Photography
© Ballogg Photography
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JURY COMMENTS
The Serta International
Center is a beautifully
crafted example of a
pleasant work environment
that seamlessly slips into its
landscape creating a
harmony between the
natural and the manmade.
This building takes
advantage of the landscape
to construct beautiful views
while maintaining inviting
workspaces within.
A corporate headquarters
that goes beyond trying to
project a “powerful”
corporate image. Not only is
the building beautiful and
functional, but it is a
testament to Serta’s
commitment to their
employees and providing
them with an inspiring
workspace and to the
preservation of the
environment around them.
This building epitomizes the
workplace of the future:
workspaces and worker
amenities contribute to
overall employee happiness
and productivity
2010 INSTITUTE HONOR AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE JURY
Richard L. Maimon, AIA (Chair)
KieranTimberlake
Philadelphia
Jeanne Gang, FAIA
Studio/Gang Architects
Chicago
Sam Grawe
Dwell /At Home in the Modern World Magazines
San Francisco
Jeffrey Lee, FAIA
Pearce Brinkley Cease & Lee P.A.
Raleigh
Justine N. Lewis
AIAS Representative
Atlanta
Miguel A. Rivera Agosto, AIA
Miró Rivera Architects
Austin
Mark Simon, FAIA
Centerbrook Architects & Planners
Centerbrook, Connecticut
H. Ruth Todd, AIA
Page & Turnbull Architects
San Francisco
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