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    Wisconsin Lawyer
    September 01, 1998

    Wisconsin Lawyer September 1998: Building at a Glance

    Building at a Glance

    Location: 5302 Eastpark Boulevard in the American Center Office Park on Madison's northeast side. The new facility is easily accessed from Highway 151 and Interstate 90/94, allows out-of-town members to avoid city traffic, and is located near various support services, including restaurants, hotels, shopping, and other leisure pursuits.

    Construction Design: The Bar Center exterior is clad in stone and masonry, features an engraved lintel supported by columns, and is capped by a skylit dome. The interior reception area welcomes visitors with a two-story naturally lit atrium that leads to functional member meeting rooms and workspace. Louis Wasserman & Associates, HSR Associates, and Bauer and Raether developed the innovative and functional design.

    Total Building Area: 40,000 square feet.

    Parking: More than 200 free parking spaces to meet current and future needs.

    Interior Features:

    • Readily accessible to persons with handicaps, with entrance ramps, easy access to major meeting rooms located on the main floor, convenient elevator access to other levels, and several spacious restrooms.

    • Hands-on computer training center.

    • Three adjacent assembly halls, each with a capacity of 60, that can be combined to accommodate nearly 180 people for CLE seminars, Board of Governors meetings, and other large State Bar gatherings.

    • Three conference rooms, each with a capacity of 10, equipped with videoconferencing technology for committee, section, and division meetings.

    • A large boardroom that accommodates 16 people.

    • Office space for members to conduct depositions, hold client meetings, and return phone calls while in Madison on business.

    • An in-house printing, product storage, and shipping facility for more efficient order fulfillment.

    • An open central area conducive to social gatherings and networking opportunities for members.

    • Functionally designed staff workspace, resulting in greater efficiencies and cost savings.

    • Abundant use of natural light.

    Budget

    Cost of the new Bar Center

    Sale of current building

    Cash from investments

    Debt

    Fund-raising goal

    $4.65 million

    $1.1 million

    $1.3 million

    $2.25 million

    $1.5 million


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