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East Peoria, Illinois
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Project Synopsis
Looking to reconcile their workplace with the realities of their business model in
2013, Heinold Banwart, Ltd embarked on a project for a new office space in East
Peoria’s bustling new Levee District. Heinold Banwart agreed to occupy the third
floor of a new Fondulac Community Bank building, situated at the heart of this
new urban development.
With their office, they sought a space that would be warm and inviting, while also
sleek and sophisticated – a place where all of their clients would feel comfortable,
from large corporations to small farm owners.
Previously housed in a 3-story, 1970s-vintage building, the company suffered
from a lack of efficient work space, a lack of daylight, and an impeded workflow
being split across three floors. These struggles directly informed the design of
the new space as Heinold Banwart sought a place that would embrace the idea
of flow and greatly improve collaborative efforts of the staff. The company also
balanced the need for private office space with the desire for all to have access to
daylight by shifting some offices to the interior, and using ample glazing to allow
for daylight to penetrate through perimeter offices.
Subtle curves and angle, strategic application of materials, and collaborative
gathering spaces reinforce the feel of moving through the space, creating
a cohesive, connected office environment while still respecting needs for
departmental organization.
Client: Heinold Banwart, Ltd.
Location: East Peoria, IL
Project Area: 12,118 sf
Project Cost: Withheld at Client Request
Completed: October, 2013
Sustainable Design Integration Synopsis
As is often the reality with interior fit-out projects, the design team had limited
opportunity to drive the integration of sustainable design strategies of the overall
building, and instead had to rely on creative measures to bring sustainability into
the design.
The layout of the plan is organized specifically to allow every employee access to
ample daylight and views. While the need for private offices necessitated usage
of space at the perimeter, Heinold Banwart was willing to include large sidelights
and transom glazing to allow for transfer of daylight to the interior. The use of
applied films on the glazing eased their concerns regarding protection of sensitive
information.
Interior finishes were selected specifically to embrace sustainable principles,
including responsibly harvested wood panels and doors, carpeting and floor
tile with high amounts of recycled content and low-VOC finishes, paints, and
adhesives throughout. High-efficiency lighting employing daylight harvesting
strategies and occupancy sensors control lighting levels throughout the space.
As part of this relocation, the client also adopted an eFiling system to allow for
reduced storage space and a much more environmentally responsible method of
record retention.
Perhaps most crucially, this new location for Heinold Banwart is a significant
upgrade over their previous office in terms of community connectivity, relocating
employees and clients to a developing urban area with retail, restaurants,
hospitality, and civic amenities all within walking distance.
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The use of cherry wood panels in an espresso stain and large spans of glass sets the aesthetic of Heinold
Banwart’s entry and overall space apart from that of the rest of the building, reflecting the desire to have a space
that is both warm and inviting, while also sleek and sophisticated.
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A sophisticated palette of materials in the space includes cherry wood panels, travertine floor tile, aluminum
accents and Zodiac quartz surfaces.
Accent walls clad with cherry wood panels in an espresso stain accentuate the public areas, juxtaposing the
classic sophistication of dark wood with contemporary forms.

Sweeping curves draw users through the space, while providing ample separation of the public areas from
the more private work areas. A fireplace adds a touch of warmth and comfort to the reception area, while the
travertine floor tile, in both polished and honed finishes, reinforces the feeling of duality and sophistication for
Heinold Banwart’s diverse client base.
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Curves, angled walls, and soft seating areas throughout the space emphasize flow through the space,
encouraging connection and collaboration of the staff.
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The extents of floor finishes and soffits extending between spaces tie together the zones of the office into
a cohesive workspace, while providing a unique character through geometric variety.
The entry to the main conference room is accentuated with at portal entry element, creating connection
between this space and the main entry, while a borrowed lite at the end of the corridor allows for daylight
to pass through to the interior.

The central “cafe” turns over the primary real estate in the building to the staff, providing a destination for
meals, office celebrations, and collaborative work while enjoying windows with daylight and views on 3 sides
of the space.
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Site Plan
PROJECT
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Third Floor Plan
1 ENTRY
2 RECEPTION / WAITING
3 CENTRAL FILES
4 MEETING ROOM
5 FILE PROCESSING
6 EMPLOYEE CAFE
7 TOILETS
8 OFFICE
9 OPEN OFFICE AREA
10 SHARED TRAINING ROOM1
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