Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Corp HQ

Completed in record time, the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Corporate Headquarters is one of the largest multi-story, Class-A office Tilt-Up buildings in Maryland.

A strict time schedule was of prime importance for the project. Tilt-Up methods were applied in phases to ensure critical deadlines were met. To allow for the rapid erection of a substantial amount of steel, Morgan-Keller developed a detailed plan for construction of the Tilt-Up panels.

The plan required more than 30,000 square feet of concrete casting beds. By breaking the casting beds after the panels were tilted, the concrete was recycled and used for paving a sub-base. Heavily-reinforced concrete columns were used to resolve the design of large panel openings.

Designed in a radial fashion, the three rectangular buildings are joined by two curvilinear atriums. Viewed as a unique approach, a “low-E” reflective curtain glazing of tan and brown tones was used throughout the front and rear elevations of the rectangle buildings.

To reduce excessive panel face forming, an EIFS system was used. The EIFS system allows for an interesting relief on the face of the building.

The buildings bend around a large sediment basin, which will become an attractive storm water management pond for the site’s landscape. It will include water features visible from the employees’ dining area.

A large exterior courtyard area includes flagstone stamped concrete sidewalks, stone planters, a natural rock water fountain and elaborate landscaped areas.