ABC - Western Michigan Chapter

West Michigan Community Bank

Grand Rapids, MI

An intriguing, asymmetrical design of this building incorporates rich wood paneling, tinted glass, and tan brick, with accents of black metal paneling and light stone. The uniqueness of the architectural design makes this building an aesthetically pleasing and beautiful contribution to the community.

An intriguing, asymmetrical design of this building incorporates rich wood paneling, tinted glass, and tan brick, with accents of black metal paneling and light stone. The uniqueness of the architectural design makes this building an aesthetically pleasing and beautiful contribution to the community.

Properly lit, ample parking is available on three sides of this building and is surrounded by beautiful, well-kept landscaping.

Properly lit, ample parking is available on three sides of this building and is surrounded by beautiful, well-kept landscaping.

Customers who prefer a low-contact, efficient service option circle the building counter-clockwise to find three drive-thru lanes covered by a long, metal-wrapped awning which protects them from the elements.

Customers who prefer a low-contact, efficient service option circle the building counter-clockwise to find three drive-thru lanes covered by a long, metal-wrapped awning which protects them from the elements.

A large, executive conference room is positioned near the main entrance and features high-end furniture and a large, flat-screen television – the ideal space to meet a variety of executive and sales functions.

A large, executive conference room is positioned near the main entrance and features high-end furniture and a large, flat-screen television – the ideal space to meet a variety of executive and sales functions.

The distinctiveness of this facility is carried from the outside in, as warm wood tones and navy accents are fused with bold, raw elements like polished concrete floating stairs, modern light fixtures, and exposed steel beams and brick. Abundant natural light is brought into the space through the asymmetric windows that span from floor to ceiling.

The distinctiveness of this facility is carried from the outside in, as warm wood tones and navy accents are fused with bold, raw elements like polished concrete floating stairs, modern light fixtures, and exposed steel beams and brick. Abundant natural light is brought into the space through the asymmetric windows that span from floor to ceiling.

A spacious, open lobby greets customers, providing them with a place to lounge prior to appointments. This area is complete with a coffee bar and fully functioning sink, tall, open ceilings, and modern, luxurious furniture – all of which create an inviting atmosphere and high-end experience.

A spacious, open lobby greets customers, providing them with a place to lounge prior to appointments. This area is complete with a coffee bar and fully functioning sink, tall, open ceilings, and modern, luxurious furniture – all of which create an inviting atmosphere and high-end experience.

Beyond the lobby are four tellers ready to assist customers behind a custom-built, multi-level desk that was cohesively designed to match the adjacent wood paneled accent wall. This desk features easily sanitized, solid-surface countertops, warm wood siding, and triangular dividers providing tellers the space they need to service customers with excellence and discretion. Modern lighting, an open floor plan, and a matching counter space complete this area.

Beyond the lobby are four tellers ready to assist customers behind a custom-built, multi-level desk that was cohesively designed to match the adjacent wood paneled accent wall. This desk features easily sanitized, solid-surface countertops, warm wood siding, and triangular dividers providing tellers the space they need to service customers with excellence and discretion. Modern lighting, an open floor plan, and a matching counter space complete this area.

Beyond the lobby are four tellers ready to assist customers behind a custom-built, multi-level desk that was cohesively designed to match the adjacent wood paneled accent wall. This desk features easily sanitized, solid-surface countertops, warm wood siding, and triangular dividers providing tellers the space they need to service customers with excellence and discretion. Modern lighting, an open floor plan, and a matching counter space complete this area.

Beyond the lobby are four tellers ready to assist customers behind a custom-built, multi-level desk that was cohesively designed to match the adjacent wood paneled accent wall. This desk features easily sanitized, solid-surface countertops, warm wood siding, and triangular dividers providing tellers the space they need to service customers with excellence and discretion. Modern lighting, an open floor plan, and a matching counter space complete this area.

One of the client’s goals was to create a space specifically designed to enable the team to grow their commercial lending services. The second floor of this building is set aside for that very purpose and includes several private offices, a large meeting space, and a small reception lobby for the five commercial lenders and their supporting staff.

One of the client’s goals was to create a space specifically designed to enable the team to grow their commercial lending services. The second floor of this building is set aside for that very purpose and includes several private offices, a large meeting space, and a small reception lobby for the five commercial lenders and their supporting staff.

A large multi-purpose room sits at the heart of the second floor and includes tall ceilings, a wall of windows, modern light fixtures, and retractable, ceiling-mounted projector screens. The furniture is on wheels, making this a flexible space capable of meeting a variety of needs.

A large multi-purpose room sits at the heart of the second floor and includes tall ceilings, a wall of windows, modern light fixtures, and retractable, ceiling-mounted projector screens. The furniture is on wheels, making this a flexible space capable of meeting a variety of needs.

A large staff breakroom sits adjacent to the multi-purpose room and is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, sink, and full-size refrigerator. Sliding barn doors create a modern, sleek look allowing the two spaces to be separated during team trainings and events.

A large staff breakroom sits adjacent to the multi-purpose room and is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, sink, and full-size refrigerator. Sliding barn doors create a modern, sleek look allowing the two spaces to be separated during team trainings and events.

A large staff breakroom sits adjacent to the multi-purpose room and is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, sink, and full-size refrigerator. Sliding barn doors create a modern, sleek look allowing the two spaces to be separated during team trainings and events.

A large staff breakroom sits adjacent to the multi-purpose room and is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, sink, and full-size refrigerator. Sliding barn doors create a modern, sleek look allowing the two spaces to be separated during team trainings and events.

Demolition of an existing industrial building and rezoning of the lot had to happen prior to commencing construction. The final product is an aesthetically pleasing, valuable addition to the community.

Demolition of an existing industrial building and rezoning of the lot had to happen prior to commencing construction. The final product is an aesthetically pleasing, valuable addition to the community.

Demolition of an existing industrial building and rezoning of the lot had to happen prior to commencing construction. The final product is an aesthetically pleasing, valuable addition to the community.

Demolition of an existing industrial building and rezoning of the lot had to happen prior to commencing construction. The final product is an aesthetically pleasing, valuable addition to the community.

Owners and representatives from West Michigan Community Bank are joined by First Companies leadership, including company president, Craig Baker, as well as Dave Bareman from dlb Architects, LLC to formally break ground.

Owners and representatives from West Michigan Community Bank are joined by First Companies leadership, including company president, Craig Baker, as well as Dave Bareman from dlb Architects, LLC to formally break ground.

Owners and representatives from West Michigan Community Bank are joined by First Companies leadership, including company president, Craig Baker, as well as Dave Bareman from dlb Architects, LLC to formally break ground.

Owners and representatives from West Michigan Community Bank are joined by First Companies leadership, including company president, Craig Baker, as well as Dave Bareman from dlb Architects, LLC to formally break ground.

Story

First Companies constructed a distinct, 7,700 SF, two-story, asymmetrical building for West Michigan Community Bank where warm wood tones and high-end finishes fuse with bold, raw elements like polished concrete floating stairs and exposed beams and brick to create a memorable customer experience that beautifully contributes to the community.

Facts

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI
  • Postal code: 49546
  • Size: 7,700.0 SQ FT

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First Companies, Inc.

Construction Manager