Assurity, Corporate Headquarters

Assurity, Corporate Headquarters

Assurity—the world’s largest insurance company to be named a Certified B Corporation—wanted a new facility to symbolize their investment in the Lincoln community and commitment to environmental sustainability. Inside, the company desired a welcoming, productive, and collaborative workplace designed for maximum flexibility and integration of technology.

The result was the LEED Gold certified Assurity Center, the company’s 175,000-square-foot (SF) corporate headquarters with a 600-stall parking garage that stands as the first major investment in Lincoln’s Antelope Valley and the catalyst for redevelopment in the area.

The use of limestone and serpentine shapes relates to the meandering waterway of the adjacent Union Plaza Park. The building’s upper floors respect the context of Lincoln’s downtown skyline while a glass perimeter lets in natural light. “Light shelves” reflect and filter light throughout the large volume of space, and more than 90% of the interior work spaces feature views to the outdoor landscape and park.

Designed to meet LEED Gold standards, Assurity Center incorporates several sustainable, water-conserving, and energy-efficient features, including a partial ice storage cooling system and green roofs.

The facility was also designed for maximum flexibility and use of technology, accommodating 500 employees with capacity for future expansion. Upper floors have few columns, allowing walls to be reconfigured easily. A raised-floor system allows for power and information technology distribution as well as individual control of HVAC delivery and temperature at workstations.

Because of Assurity’s focus on collaboration, both small- and large-group conference rooms are outfitted with state-of-the-art technology while informal meeting spaces also are provided throughout the building.

Stats and Results
Location Lincoln, Nebraska
Square Feet 175,000
LEED Certification Gold
Awards
  • Great Plains Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Merit Award, 2015
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