Zions Bancorporation Tech Center From superfund to ecological renewal
- Client Gardner Company, Zions Bancorporation
- Location Midvale, UT
- Size 405,000 sq ft
- Completion 2022
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Program
Offices, atrium, cafe, parking structure, recreation trail
Interiors: Method Studio - Sustainability LEED Platinum
- Delivery Design-Bid-Build
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Photographer
Jason O’Rear
Scot Zimmerman
As the inaugural building in a new mixed-use neighborhood in Midvale, Utah, the Zions Bancorporation Technology Center sets a precedent for sustainable development in a region facing rapid growth and air quality challenges. Built on a former superfund site, this all-electric, LEED Platinum facility anchors a walkable, live/work community envisioned by the 200-acre Jordan Bluffs Neighborhood Plan. The project regenerates the local ecosystem, prioritizing human and environmental health while transforming a once-industrial landscape into a thriving neighborhood.
Where innovation, community, and nature converge
The Tech Center consolidates numerous departments that were formerly dispersed across smaller offices throughout the Salt Lake Valley, supporting growth and innovation for one of the nation’s leading financial institutions. Broad floors support team building and collaboration, while smaller plates accommodate focused work. Courtyards cut into the larger plates provide employees with natural light, views, and access to nature.
Eschewing the typical suburban developments—offices surrounded by a sea of parking—the Technology Center anticipates future density, while enhancing connections to nature. The site preserves open space for habitat restoration while establishing seamless connections to the Jordan River Trail and nearby transit. A new public park and pedestrian-friendly street add vibrancy and community appeal.
To support Zions’ Net Zero Energy goals, over 2,000 photovoltaic panels offset 75% of the building’s energy use, saving an estimated 4.9 million pounds of CO2 annually. The campus also includes 179 electric vehicle charging stations, promoting sustainable transportation choices.
