Session4B-Deconstruction The Chesapeake Way
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Three Chopt Square: From Humble Beginnings Deconstruction: The Chesapeake Way Three Chopt Square opened in 1979, originally developed by The Harper Group Colonial Williamsburg replica – designed by local architect, Bill Howard d Chesapeake Energy was founded in 1989, moving into two buildings As Chesapeake grew, the remaining buildings and three adjacent tracts of land were purchased in 1996 Three Chopt Square: Come Great Things Three Chopt Square was the central point of campus for 20 years In that timeframe Chesapeake has grown to approximately 3,300 employees on its main OKC campus, occupying 1.1 million square feet of office space including: Meeting facilities H lth and Health d fitness fit center t Restaurants Onsite health care facility Three Chopt Square: Come Great Things Due to constant maintenance, lack of functionality, and aspirations for campus progression, a decision was made to demolish Three Chopt Square in November 2009 Central Park Plans for a “Central Park” were announced: Three-level, 380-car underground parking facility New athletic field at ground level “Central Park” will be a key feature of the corporate campus One of the original Three Chopt Square structures will remain Building 6100 will be preserved and will one day serve as Chesapeake’s history center Chesapeake Farewells If These Walls Could Talk party: an event that honored 12 buildings that had been with Chesapeake since the beginning Employees were invited to bid farewell to the soon-to-be demolished buildings by writing on the walls Brick souvenirs were distributed to all of the employees instilling a sense of pride and reflection 1 Bittersweet Goodbyes Demolition was a sentimental, yet exciting evening Presentations were made by senior executives including: Practical Endeavors A b Aubrey McClendon M Cl d Chairman & CEO Henry Hood Sr. VP – Land & Legal & General Council Martha Burger Sr. VP – Human & Corporate Resources Rather than traditional demolition practices, the Chesapeake Facilities & Construction team envisioned a creative approach to removal Chesapeake sought practical and economical opportunities for reuse rather than disposal Steve Dixon Building materials were in good condition and of good quality A means to honor the buildings and give back to community Chesapeake sought non-profits as potential recipients of materials Smith and Pickel Construction began salvaging materials prior to the November 2009 demolition Executive VP – Operations & COO Practical Endeavors A significant amount of building materials, fixtures, plants and trees were carefully removed prior to demolition so that they could be reused Building materials and fixtures were donated to the following organizations: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Together OKC Shiloh Summer Camp Cleveland County and Stillwater Habitat for Humanities gathered their own materials Much of the vegetation was reused on the OKC campus Community Commitment “This recycling endeavor underscores our commitment to conservation, preservation and community service,” said McClendon. The Results Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Building Materials Quantity Kitchen Sinks 3 Toilets 19 Bathroom Sinks 19 The Results Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity Building Materials Quantity Kitchen Sinks 5 Countertops 202 99 Cabinets 448 I t i Office Interior Offi Doors D 100 Interior Office Off Doors 118 Windows 144 Window Blinds 100 Cabinets Black Outdoor Shutters 617 White Outdoor Shutters 146 HVAC Registers Exterior Doors 40 HVAC Registers 150 221 Exit Lights 74 Ceiling Tiles 200 2 The Results Stillwater Habitat for Humanity Building Materials Quantity Kitchen Sinks 5 Kitchen Tables 3 Kitchen Chairs 12 Toilets 20 Bathroom Sinks 20 Cabinets 150 File Cabinets 5 Interior Office Doors 100 Windows 100 Window Blinds 100 Rebuilding Together OKC Building Materials Total Donation: approx. $350,000 Total Amounts Being Donated Kitchen Sinks Kitchen Tables Kitchen Chairs Cabinets Countertops File Cabinets Toilets Bathroom Sinks Office Doors Exterior Doors Windows Window Blinds Outdoor Shutters HVAC Vents Door Handles Exit Lights Ceiling Tiles 14 3 12 1,047 487 5 39 39 354 40 244 200 763 371 30 74 200 Quantity Refrigerator 1 Dishwasher 1 Ice Maker Total Building Materials Used Building Materials The Results 1 Cabinets 4 Door Handles 30 Community Commitment “We are grateful Chesapeake Energy recognizes the great value we place on reusable materials and fixtures. We will use the donated materials to help low income seniors make their homes safer, warmer and dryer. We are most appreciative.” -Valerie Aubert, Executive Director Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City Q&A 3
