in the office S t o r y b y T r a c i O s u n a • P h o t o s b y To m K r e s s l e r
NatureInspired Office Space The Pinnacle Bank Headquarters
T
he four elements—earth, fire, wind, and water—connote
strength, simplicity, and timelessness andwere the source of inspiration for the design of the Pinnacle Bank Headquarters at 180th & Dodge streets in Omaha. Pinnacle Bank, a Nebraska-based institution now in eight states, worked closely with the team at Avant Architecture to make the building essentially a piece of modern art. Rising from the horizon, the stone, steel, and glass structure suggests strength and elegance, simplicity and beauty. “We’re really all about Nebraska and the Nebraska way,” says Chris Wendlandt, Senior Vice President of Marketing/Retail. Having previously worked with Avant, Wendlandt says the architecture firm knew their philosophy well. “Avant worked to match the building with the brand and I think they did a great job.” Wendlandt says that the goal was to create a space that would be simple, warm and inviting, and something that both employees and their customers would be proud of. Since their grand opening in June 2011, the response of employees and clients has been overwhelmingly positive.
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