KeyBank’s Alaska Corporate Office

When KeyBank set out to renovate its Alaska corporate office, the goal was to create a modern, professional workplace for its executive leadership, corporate bankers, and lending teams, along with a welcoming environment for the clients they serve.

With a firm move-in date and a complex installation ahead, the project called for an experienced local team with the technical expertise, flexibility, and creative problem-solving needed to navigate unexpected challenges and keep the project on schedule.

Bringing a National Design Vision to Life in Anchorage, Alaska

Systemcenter partnered with RCF Group, which manages KeyBank’s Ohio-based corporate account, to bring the project to life. Systemcenter provided the local expertise, resources, and in-house installation capabilities needed to successfully execute the project in Alaska.

Working alongside general contractor Excel Construction, Systemcenter’s installation team brought the vision to life, including Haworth 4SPACE architectural glass walls and custom workstations combining Haworth Compose powered panel cores with Gallerie end panels.

Six Pallets of Glass. Four Stories Up. No Freight Elevator.

One of the project’s biggest challenges came before the glass walls could even be installed.

Six pallets of architectural glass, each weighing approximately 1,500 pounds, needed to reach the fourth floor. With no freight elevator and panels too large for the available elevator, traditional delivery methods weren’t an option.

The team faced two choices: manually carry thousands of pounds of glass up four flights of stairs over several days or find a more efficient solution.

Systemcenter coordinated the use of a forklift to bring the glass through a fourth-floor window, overcoming a major logistical obstacle while keeping the installation schedule moving.

The process required careful planning, coordination, and significant hands-on effort from our installation team to safely maneuver the glass into place while maintaining the project’s tight timeline.

A Three-Week Timeline with No Room for Delays

With just three weeks between product delivery and KeyBank’s scheduled move-in, every day counted.

Evolving construction schedules challenged our team to adapt installation sequencing and work alongside other trades as the project progressed. Installing architectural glass walls while flooring work was underway required close coordination with Excel Construction, flexibility, and careful planning to keep work moving efficiently.

Our team approached every challenge with a shared commitment to keeping the project moving, coordinating closely with project partners and taking ownership of the details needed to deliver on KeyBank’s timeline.

Local Expertise. National Partnerships. One Shared Goal.

For RCF Group, the project required a trusted installation partner capable of representing its design and supporting its client thousands of miles from its home market.

For KeyBank, it meant having a team on the ground that could navigate unexpected challenges without compromising the move-in schedule.

The result was a refreshed corporate workplace featuring modern workstations and architectural glass walls, completed in time for KeyBank’s planned move-in.

From complex furniture configurations to challenging installation logistics, this project reflects the value of having an experienced local team that takes ownership of every detail.

Planning a Commercial Office Project in Alaska?

Whether you’re renovating a local workplace or coordinating a project from out of state, Systemcenter provides commercial furniture, architectural interiors, and professional installation services throughout Alaska.

Contact our Alaska team to discuss your next project.