Institution for Savings
Lending Office
State Street, Newburyport, MA

The original State Street facade of the building was totally redesigned. The new entrance visually frames the front of the Main bank building across Prospect Street and provides a highly accessible and inviting entrance into the Lending Office.

The interior plan is a progression of 4 clearly defined spaces:
• The high public entry and display space houses an informative video display area that describes to a new buyer the steps involved in buying a home and a personal computer station for the use of customers
• An inviting waiting and receptionist area adjacent to the entry space
• Private executive offices and small conference rooms along the side of the waiting area
• A large accessible public conference room at the rear of the building

The high attic space that existed under the front peaked roof of the original building was completely hidden from view by the 12' high suspended metal ceiling, as shown in the photograph. The architect removed the ceiling and exposed the roof structure. A clerestory skylight was added to enhance the dramatic quality of this entrance space, bathing the public area in natural light.