The four-story Innovation Center includes members of Consumers Energy's strategic innovation, energy efficiency and customer service teams, who are focused on developing new and creative energy solutions. CP Federal Credit Union, the Heat and Warmth Fund and the Anchor Initiative are also in the building. CP Federal Credit Union has moved into the center and is operating a branch storefront office.
The building includes one floor of collaborative space available to all of the buildings tenants. It includes room for large meetings and for smaller groups from different teams or employers to work together to develop ideas.
Working with General Contractor R.W. Mercer and Sons, Christoff and Sons provided flooring and window treatments appropriate for the adaptive re-use project. Challenges included providing daylight and natural light in an older building.
Among the highlights: A new atrium skylight that cuts through the roof and three levels of concrete floors, repair and restoration of the terra cotta cladding on the building exterior, open air and exposed ceilings and brick.
The Innovation Center is among several new projects bringing excitement and energy to the city's core.
