CHANDLER, Ariz., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq:
ZVO), an education technology services company, has announced that
its Chandler HQ has received the 2020 AZ
RED Award for Office Interiors Project of the Year. Located
near Loop 202 and Cooper Rd., Zovio's 130,000 square-foot facility
was designed to encourage employee collaboration and
innovation.
"In alignment with our values – passion, innovation, and
teamwork -- we selected a design for the facility that blends
residential and commercial design elements. This has resulted in a
dynamic and inspiring work environment where creativity can
thrive," said Andrew Clark, Zovio's
chief executive officer, founder, and president.
"The vision was about making this office look less like a
traditional corporate office and more like an exciting place to
work," said David A. Hobart,
Jr., principal at McCarthy Nordburg, which designed the
interiors.
The building incorporates the latest technologies in modular
wall construction, audiovisual technologies for large-scale
viewing, and interior materials that meet sustainability criteria
set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council. It features:
- A full-service cafeteria that provides healthy food options for
employees with an adjacent dining area that incorporates roll-up
garage doors to create an indoor/outdoor connection to a covered
patio;
- A full-service coffee bar including a cutting-edge video wall
for welcoming guests to the building;
- A fitness center and a health clinic that provides wellness
amenities to help employees thrive in their personal and work
lives; and
- A putting green and snack bar in the central lounge that gives
employees a place to relax and socialize during their breaks and
lunchtimes.
An additional element of the design was minimizing the
environmental impact of the building. Solar panels generate at
least 32% of the site's electrical needs, 24 electric car charging
stations are installed in the parking lot, the interior
construction utilizes prefabricated module walls, and
energy-efficient LED lighting that helps in meeting building
sustainability and wellness goals, are used throughout the
facility.
The project developer was Irgens, the general contractor,
Stevens-Leinweber, the interior architect, McCarthy Nordburg, and
subcontractors included Energy Systems Design, Caruso Turley Scott, Acoustical Consulting Services,
DIRTT/GMBI.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education
technology services company that partners with higher education
institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized
solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations.
The Zovio network, which includes Fullstack Academy, TutorMe, and
Learn@Forbes, leverages its core strengths and applies its
technology and capabilities to priority market needs. Using
advanced data and analytics, Zovio identifies the most meaningful
ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver strong outcomes
for higher education institutions, employers, and learners. Zovio's
purpose is to help everyone be in a class of their own. For more
information, visit www.zovio.com.
About McCarthyNordburg
McCarthy Nordburg is a leading
architectural interior design firm formed in 1986 with the same
principles that guide us today - design, inspiration, measurable
results and extraordinary service. The expertise of this WOSB
is to create smart workplace strategies and design solutions for
our corporate, financial, higher education and medical office
clients. Our reputation for smart design and making a positive
impact on not only the interior environment, but the bottom line as
well, is why clients come back to us, see
www.mccarthynordburg.com.
Contact: Alanna Vitucci
alanna.vitucci@zovio.com
858 668 2586 x11636
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