From the Ground Up: CU Community Credit Union

Owner/developer: CU Community Credit Union
General contractor: Bailey Co.
Architect: H Design Group LLC
Engineers: Colvin Jones Davis LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; Anderson Engineering Inc., civil; and Pinnacle Design Consultants LLC, structural
Size: 4,500 square feet
Estimated cost: $1.3 million, according to city building permit
Lender: None
Estimated completion date: Jan. 1, 2011
Project description: CU Community Credit Union is remodeling its 7,730-square-foot building and adding 4,500 square feet, said Tyler Peck, project architect at H Design Group. The design is modern, with exposed steel and clerestory windows around the entire lobby to let in natural light. The large lobby includes a gathering area with a coffee bar for customers, reception desk and water feature. Also included in the new addition are a conference room, offices, an employee break room and teller area that serves both walk-in and drive-through customers.