Case Study: First United Bank achieves a sustainable, talent-attracting regional headquarters with Gensler

First United Bank opens 200,000-sq.-ft. regional headquarters with Gensler

First United Bank commissioned Gensler to design a new regional headquarters in Sherman, Texas. Their challenge was to attract and retain top talent in the area and unite their teams in a single, connected hub. The financial services client tasked the architecture firm with creating a community-centric and sustainable building.

Gensler's solution was a design driven by truth in material, featuring mass timber construction, natural daylight, and an efficient structural system. The vendor implemented passive net zero energy practices, including a system to reuse all condensate and rainwater for irrigation. The project's success was recognized with a CoreNet Global Sustainability Leadership Design Award, hallmarked by its sustainable initiatives.

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