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.

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