HONOLULU, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Savings Bank (ASB) has unveiled its ASB Campus – the first new office building in downtown Honolulu in nearly 25 years. The innovatively designed, 11-story, 373,000-square-foot Campus is located at 300 N. Beretania Street. The Campus brings together over 650 teammates from five separate locations on Oahu and serves as a home base for the bank's 1,100+ teammates in Hawaii.
"We couldn't be more excited and proud to open the doors of our ASB Campus," said Rich Wacker, president and CEO of ASB. "Now that our team is together under one roof, we look forward to working more efficiently, collaboratively and innovatively than ever before, furthering our vision of being a great bank making people's dreams possible."
The bank celebrated the official grand opening of the building with an epic party for all of its 1,100 teammates on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The celebration included the presentation of a custom chant written for ASB by Kumu Hula Nalani Kanakaole, a Hawaiian blessing and maile lei untying, live entertainment, food and drink, and a Chinese lion dance.
"Much like the central staircase that connects American Savings Bank teammates to one another in this magnificent new building, the decision to place a $100 million headquarters across the street from Aala Park shows ASB is a company committed to connecting with the community it serves, said Honolulu Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu Kirk Caldwell. "I want to thank the entire ASB ohana for making this meaningful investment that will continue to pay dividends for decades to come."
Designed to promote a culture of openness and efficiency, the Campus puts collaboration at the forefront. By breaking down former silos and physical barriers between teams, the building serves as one of the most modern and dynamic worksites in the state, helping teammates to make banking easier for customers.
The building team included national architect Leo A. Daly; local architect hiarchy, llp; and general contractor Nordic PCL. The pre-cast design allows for open-floor layouts on each office floor, with meeting rooms and an elevator lobby at the core of the building. Sustainable features include electric vehicle charging stations, photovoltaic panels, reclaimed wood furniture, energy-efficient appliances and a "green benefit" incentivizing teammates to carpool, walk, bike or take public transportation to work. It is the first office building in the state to use View Dynamic Glass, a digitally connected glass that intelligently tints to control glare and heat to create a more comfortable environment.
The Campus features a wide variety of teammate amenities, including building-wide Wi-Fi, a training center, breakroom, free self-serve Starbucks machines on each floor, relaxation rooms, arcade, fitness center, and outdoor lanai.
To commemorate the Campus, ASB partnered with acclaimed Native Hawaiian designers Manaola Yap and Sig Zane to produce custom designs that tell the story of ASB and honor the history and culture of the land. Additionally, ASB worked with local artists and designers including Noel Magtanong of Island Reclaimed Wood, Solomon Enos, BLKCORAL, Welcome Stranger and Lauren Trangmar. The first floor of the building includes The Loi Gallery - a rotating gallery of local artists. Currently featured are Kaili Chun, John De Mello, Abigail Romanchak and Noe Tanigawa.
ASB has committed to being a good neighbor through its bi-annual Seeds of Service Community Cleanups. Since 2015, ASB teammates have contributed more than 8,000 volunteer hours to beautify the area around the Campus with the support of area legislators and fellow community organizations. To commemorate its grand opening, ASB announced an annual $15,000 commitment to the Lawakua Charitable Fund, which will provide a full-year tuition scholarship to a student from nearby Mayor Wright Housing to attend private school on Oahu. Over its 30-year history, Lawakua has guided hundreds of disadvantaged youth to a more hopeful future.
About American Savings Bank
American Savings Bank (ASB) has been serving Hawaii's businesses and communities since 1925, with a full range of financial products and services, including business and consumer banking, home loans, insurance and investments. ASB is one of Hawaii's leading financial institutions, with e-banking services and branch locations throughout the state offering evening, weekend and holiday hours.
ASB matches its exceptional customer experience with an employee experience that has garnered local and national awards. ASB has been recognized as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker Magazine and as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women and 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Fortune Magazine. For more than 90 years, ASB has helped to build strong communities. ASB teammates have contributed nearly 48,000 hours of volunteer service, and ASB has donated millions of dollars to Hawaii's nonprofits and community organizations. Learn more at https://www.asbhawaii.com/.
SOURCE American Savings Bank (ASB)
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