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has designed a tenant improvement to accommodate a 2,500-square-foot Advantis Credit Union branch at Northeast 15th Avenue and Fremont Street in Portland.

鈥淭he first thing that you’re greeted with is a media center where users can gather information on checking, savings and loans on a high-definition television screen,鈥� said firm principal Matt Loosemore. He said that smaller institutions such as Advantis are looking to make their spaces more user-friendly and cozy. The branch also will feature a relaxation space and coffee bar for customers who want to hook into Wi-Fi to engage in online banking.

The design team’s biggest challenge was to efficiently use a small space to accommodate a large number of programs, Loosemore said. The team, which had already designed Advantis’ new mortgage origination center as well as a partial renovation of its Milwaukie headquarters, worked to incorporate similar features in each branch to define the brand.

鈥淲e used a lot of natural materials to express the space,鈥� Loosemore said. One unique natural material used was zebrawood; its strong pattern and earth tones are visible in the corporate office and other branches as well.

鈥淚t helps give them a recognizable look, and you’ll see it repeat itself,鈥� Loosemore said.

is the contractor for the design-build project. Construction began this week.