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/ BUILDING DIALOGUE / DECEMBER 2017

/ Arrow Electronics: From Spec to Sublime /

wall, so space and options were limited.

The optimal solution was to combine

the shoring system with the founda-

tion wall design. By making the shoring

system permanent and designed to car-

ry all the soil loads, Weitz was able to

build the foundation wall out of precast

concrete. Precast concrete panels were

made 35 feet tall, eliminating any hor-

izontal joints. The combination of these

components provided a much more

cost-effective, easily constructible and

time saving solution.

Weitz performed the tenant build-out

simultaneously with the building con-

struction and coordinated the extensive

communication between the construc-

tion management team, interior de-

signers from OZ Architecture, subcon-

tractors and tenant vendors to ensure

the building would still turnover on

schedule per the request of the owner

and its eager tenant, Arrow Electronics.

PHOTOS:

James Ray Spahn

OPENING ART:

Arrow’s culture is very collaborative, which led to group

workspaces, neighborhood cafés and centralized meeting areas.

TOP LEFT:

Arrow Electronics expanded its footprint in Centennial, opting

for a build-to-suit project near the Dry Creek light-rail stop..

TOP RIGHT:

Arrow Electronics’ reception area.

BOTTOM LEFT:

The second floor – the “amenity level” – includes a full-service

kitchen and dining space.

ABOVE BOTTOM RIGHT:

The 250-foot-long foundation wall for the parking structure had

to be installed only 4 inches from the shoring wall, so space and

options were limited.