Mirant Corporation

Atlanta, Georgia

Mirant Corporation, a national power producer and trader, needed to renovate and restack their Atlanta headquarters. Already located in a LEED Gold building, REES aided Mirant in the design process by working with user groups to consolidate the six existing floors into four and to reestablish departmental adjacencies.

The Mirant project is a great example of how design and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. REES provided new standard finishes, including carpet and paint throughout the space, as well as additional lighting and workstations, always with the mandate to utilize sustainable products. In most cases, the client chose to re-upholster furnishings rather than replace them. The existing carpet was sent back to the manufacturer for recycling rather than sent to the landfill. New carpet utilized recycled backing.
Different accent colors were utilized to make each floor identifiable, and Modular Arts panels were applied to accent walls, adding depth, individuality, and dimension to the elevator lobbies. Break areas on each floor were renovated and expanded with patterned tile flooring and accent millwork.

Low-VOC adhesives and Green Guard certified laminates were used throughout the project. Lighting needs were met by using high efficiency fluorescents with automatic shut-off sensors, and task lighting at work stations.

REES also worked with Mirant to reevaluate conference space needs on the trade floor. A moveable wall system was identified as a solution to increase Mirant’s current conference space while maintaining future flexibility. The system chosen was coordinated with existing finishes and framing elsewhere on the trade floor. The film pattern on the glass closely mimicked the sandblasted windows and ensured a higher degree of privacy for users while increasing natural daylighting opportunities.

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