Taylorsville State Office Building • Taylorsville, Utah

Owner: State of Utah

Client: Department of Administrative Services and Division of Facilities Construction & Management (DFCM)

AOR: CRSA • Kathy Wheadon, PIC

Size: 415,000 SF

Services: Architecture, Planning

Completion Year: 2022

In response to a legislative directive to relocate 700 state employees from Capitol Hill, the Department of Administrative Services led a multi-phase development in Taylorsville to create a new model for government workplaces. The project integrated strategic property acquisition, campus master planning, and comprehensive design and construction services.

Strategic Goals

  • Develop a scalable, multi-phase state campus outside Capitol Hill

  • Pilot a modern, hybrid-ready workplace model

  • Integrate change management and user engagement throughout the process

  • Respond to shifting needs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Design Features

  • 415,000 SF facility organized for team-based collaboration

  • Efficient floor plate zoning with collaboration zones near circulation cores

  • Mix of shared amenities, meeting spaces, and workstyle-flexible zones

Innovation in Workplace Design

  • Real-time testing of mobility and hybrid work strategies

  • Reduction of private offices in favor of flexible, efficient workstations

  • Emphasis on inclusivity, adaptability, and long-term operational efficiency