SAIF's existing Salem Oregon campus was characterized by outdated and seismically deficient buildings from the 1960s and '70s. SAIF needed a comprehensive upgrade to align with their vision of "making Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work". The existing campus suffered from poor workstation layouts, inefficient collaborative spaces, inadequate daylighting, and insufficient department connectivity, all of which hampered interaction and collaboration for the staff. Our Vision We reimagined the campus by stripping the existing buildings to their core structures and adding a new modern five-story wing along Church St. The new structure, clad in curtainwall and metal panels, created a cohesive and contemporary headquarters designed to accommodate SAIF's growing, multi-generational workforce. Enhancing Collaboration To foster a collaborative work environment, we introduced large openings in the existing slabs between structures, channeling natural daylight into previously dark interior open office and conference spaces. These double-height spaces not only enhance daylighting but also provide inviting collaborative and social areas with views of the central courtyard, featuring a magnificent two-hundred-year-old heritage oak tree. Sustainability and Future-Proofing Sustainability and forward-thinking design were paramount. Given the campus's proximity to Pringle Creek and its location within a 100-year floodplain, we raised the building foundation and occupiable areas by four feet—twice the height required by FEMA—by infilling the existing basement floor. Sustainability Designed to meet LEED Gold standards, this 50+ year building features hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems, water conservation systems, high-performance enclosures, low-flow fixtures, and advanced lighting controls. SAIF’s new campus is projected to use 40% less energy than a code-equivalent building, underscoring our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.