The Bayer Federated Employees Credit Union is an independent organization contracted to work for Bayer Corporation. At a request from the credit union Bayer Corp. granted them an additional 1,000 square feet to add to their existing 1,000 square foot space in the basement of their building.
The existing credit union was so cramped that employees had only 5 square feet of workspace. Once the renovation was completed everyone, including employees, could not believe how open and light the new credit union was. Four teller windows with custom millwork, three full offices, a conference room, and a vault (all handicap accessible) were accommodated.
The Architecture and Interior Design were both by Tusick & Associates Architects. The design was to be cost effective, and stately yet upbeat. Fabrics, furnishings, equipment, and acoustic treatments all helped to soften the basement location. White noise and acoustical wall treatments stopped the major complaint that private financial conversations could be overheard. Finally, being in a basement, lighting was important, so lighting design was important. Lighting levels were carefully studied to mimic natural day light.
