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Springside Plaza Medical Office Building

Owner/User: Withheld at Owner’s Request In addition to the relationship with the adjacent existing
buildings, the base building is also designed to be mirrored
Location: Newark, Delaware
on an adjacent pad, resulting in two (2) “sister” buildings.
Design Statement: Bernardon is providing architectural While existing buildings have a centered entrance, this
design services for two multi-tenant medical office buildings design shifts the entrance to the 1/3 point in order to create
on an existing commercial site. The new complex is intended varied leasing options for different-sized tenants.
to draw from the two-story brick character of the adjacent
office buildings while reimagining its execution into a three- To maximize the client’s return and ensure the project’s
story building layout. completion on budget, the design team is utilizing simplistic
detailing of the exterior that repeats itself in multiple
The design is meant to both blend with the context while locations for ease of construction. Brick will be the dominant
incorporating just enough character to stand out as new and material, while the more expensive glass and metal panel
cutting edge without looking out of place. Brick, metal panel, areas are incorporated in key areas to have the most impact
and glass are the main building materials, and variation and for their cost.
indentations are used to create a rhythm to the facades. Two-
stories of brick match the adjacent buildings while the third
story is clad in metal panel to blend with the sky, making the
building feel lighter and less tall or imposing.

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