North Island Credit Union is a six story, 130,000 s.f. corporate headquarters located in San Diego, California. The building massing of heavy stone and light glass and aluminum curtain wall reflects the two divergent cultures that exist at North Island Credit Union; a solid financial institution with an open casual community. The building embraces the “Island” theme with enhanced concrete designed to mimic the breaking surf, tropical landscaping and a lobby complete with a wooden structure reminiscent of a palapa or palm fronds. Building amenities include: multiple balconies, large community center for public and employees, health club, a café/lunchroom, large training facility for employees, corporate boardroom, and quiet relaxation room complete with Zen garden. The building is LEED “Silver” certified. Efforts have been made in all aspects of the design to make the building as “Green” as possible. The use of recycled water for irrigation, waterless urinals, recycled materials, renewable materials (such as bamboo flooring), recycling of construction debris, and a focus on efficient mechanical systems and building envelope design will hopefully encourage others to follow suit with responsible design.

Project Information

Project Address: 

5898 Copely Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

Project Owner/ Developer: 

North Island Credit Union

Project Architect/ Designer: 

Chris Varone - H2A Architects

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