American Airlines Federal Credit Union Headquarters
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Project Stats
- Location
Fort Worth, Texas
- Size
153,200 SF
- Awards
Texas Society of Architects, Design Award
Interior Design, Best of Year Award Finalist Building Façade Category
CoreNet North Texas Black White & Blue, Workplace Strategy, New Construction Award
Illuminating Engineering Society, Illumination Awards, National Merit Award, Exterior Lighting
Engineering News Record, Award of Merit for Office/Retail/Mixed-Use
- Certifications
LEED Gold Certified
- Market
- Expertise
Architecture
Brand + Graphics
Furniture Strategy
Interior Design
Climate, Sustainability & Wellness
Workplace Consulting
Employee-centered design prioritizing balance, security, and sustainability.
The LEED Gold headquarters for American Airlines Federal Credit Union offers a stunning gateway to its new corporate campus. The building bends to welcome visitors and opens in the center to reveal a monumental staircase illuminated by skylights. Both private and open office spaces are encapsulated with ultra-clear large-format vision glazing to maximize views and daylight harvesting enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Adjacent gardens and activity lawns offer connections to walking trails and outdoor areas complemented by a lush native landscape, while the building provides light, airy spaces and encourages social connection, collaboration, and respite throughout the workday.
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Sustainable Design Features
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Walking Trails
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Outdoor Balconies
Connection to Nature
Balconies carved into the building’s façade offer employees the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and engage with the landscape below. With employee wellness, comfort, and satisfaction being key drivers for the client, the site provides direct connection to a variety of trails surrounded by lush landscaping.
Massing Studies
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It’s a rich building, in a building type that is rarely rich. The standard of professional competency is really, really high.
![AAFCU HQ](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_mobile_1x/public/2022-10/AACU-E094_website.jpg?itok=c74L1l5R)
Awards & Recognition
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TxA Awards
2021 Design Award Winner
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LEED Gold Certified