UW Credit Union on June 6 hosted a tour of its new corporate headquarters, including a new Community Building, located at 8033 Excelsior Drive.
The four-building campus brings together the credit union’s mortgage services, consumer lending services, and Member Solutions Center. The Community Building, housing many administrative functions, serves as the campus hub. The $65 million investment was designed by KEE Architecture and constructed by Findorff. It includes geothermal heating and cooling, solar technology, stormwater management, and more.
The campus is located near a bus line, with access to bike paths and bike parking. The credit union offers employees free bus passes in continued partnership with BCycle. Electric vehicle charging stations are available.
The Community Building’s amenities include a courtyard, patio garden, two rooftop terraces that provide nearly 3,000 square feet of usable outdoor space, regular food service through its Honor Cafe, and a wellness room with exercise equipment and showers.
UW Credit Union used apprentices from Operation Fresh Start in the building process and has a partnership with United Way of Dane County through its HIRE Initiative — specifically, its Caminos program at Centro Hispano. The credit union employs several employees from this program at the new campus.
