NEW LR Costanzo Corporate Office

Scranton, PA

Owner

L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc.

Design Professional

WKL Wilkes-Barre, PA | Endler Architecture Wilkes-Barre, PA | GPI Engineering Moosic, PA | Reuther+Bowan Scranton, PA | Verdantas Wilkes-Barre, PA | Arm Geoscience Jessup, PA
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Project

L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc. (LRC) transformed an existing multi-office building into a modern, architectonic headquarters through a comprehensive design-build approach. The project involved significant expansion to increase square footage, accommodating current staff and future growth. Structural upgrades included new foundations, structural steel, an expanded deck, and a new roof, bringing the facility up to ADA, structural, and engineering standards. The design emphasizes both privacy and collaboration, featuring private offices, multiple meeting spaces, and a large conference room with floor-to-ceiling windows that blend indoor and outdoor elements. To foster a family-oriented, team-building environment, the space includes a modern lunchroom lounge, configurable training rooms, and walking trail—creating a workplace that is functional, inviting, and future-ready.

Challenges

  • Working around existing tenant with onsite visitors 6 days a week
  • Discovering bedrock above foundation height in areas not detected during geotechnical investigation
  • Connecting new exterior walls, foundations, and slabs with existing building

Solutions

  • Implemented phased construction and strict safety protocols to maintain tenant operations and visitor access, while creating hard barriers and defined work zones to minimize sound and vibration. Added second-shift hours for heavy demolition and construction during off-peak times to further reduce disruption
  • Redesigned foundation plans and utilized specialized excavation techniques to remove or work around unexpected bedrock, ensuring structural integrity and maintaining project timelines
  • Used 3D scans and survey technicians to create elevation grids to align new slabs with existing. Combined wall systems and framing techniques to realign exterior walls for precise tie-ins within structural tolerances

Construction Details

  • Building showcases an aluminum curtain wall system with floor-to-ceiling insulated glazing units, exposed structural steel framing, and an acoustically engineered wood slat ceiling system for aesthetic and sound control
  • Individual offices feature sliding glass doors with a 42 sound transmission class rating (STC) , offering privacy while preserving outdoor views
  • The central gathering space incorporates the lunchroom lounge, deck, and outdoor spaces