First Tech Federal Credit Union’s Oregon campus embodies its “People First” philosophy, designed to enhance the health, comfort, and happiness of its employees. Through thoughtful design choices and meticulously selected material finishes, the building seamlessly blends the indoors with the outdoors.
The boomerang-shaped design creates an inviting courtyard, extending indoor work and leisure spaces to the outdoors. The site’s natural slope is echoed within the building through shallow terraces in the communal dining area and an amphitheater-style all-hands space that opens into a double-height atrium.
A focal point of this 156,000-square-foot building is its striking exterior, featuring AEP Span’s Flush Panel metal siding in a sophisticated Metallic Silver color. These panels play a crucial role in the building’s integration with its natural surroundings. The randomized pattern of the metal siding minimizes the building’s visual mass, creating a sleek and modern aesthetic that complements the natural environment.