Metal, Glass and Brick Complete Credit Union’s Open, Bright, Fun Corporate Style
What began simply as Summit Credit Union’s newest branch location in Muskego, Wisconsin, evolved into a standout building that showcases multiple applications of architectural metal. The credit union has a specific brand style for its branches throughout southeast and south-central Wisconsin. The brand is youthful, forward-looking, not stuffy, welcoming and cheerful, with bright colors and plenty of glass. The architectural forms of each branch building reflect the personality of the credit union, says Peter Tan AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, executive vice president and chief design officer at Strang Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, who designed the building. The Muskego city planning department also has style guidelines, which call for Prairie-style architecture. Merging the two groups’ styles required taking city officials on a brief exploration of the Prairie style.