“ One of the most amazing things about HULA is that we are located right next to the lake ,” says Scully . “ That was one of the deciding factors that made me so attracted to this location . I try to get out on the water whenever I can during the warmer months . It helps me maintain my health and work-life balance .” The Burlington Surf Club ’ s Manager Sarah Krause echoes that sentiment and adds that the Burlington Surf Club allows HULA ’ s members to engage with the surrounding natural environment in a fun and enjoyable way . “ People who come to work at HULA are starting to appreciate what the Surf Club can offer ,” says Krause . “ A lot of the companies at HULA are focused on environmental issues . The Surf Club gives them the ability to spend some time out on the water without leaving the HULA campus , which can help them reconnect with nature in a way that reaffirms their commitment to their work .”
A Window of Opportunity
For those who choose to take in the majestic beauty of Lake Champlain in a more relaxed manner , the west side of Building # 50 provides phenomenal lakeside views through a large bank of windows . Scully says that before he acquired the Blodgett Oven factory , the wall that faced the lake didn ’ t have any windows . “ It was all brick when I purchased the building ,” says Scully . “ The Blodgett Oven Company didn ’ t have any reason to put glass there . They were dealing with massive pieces of sheet metal at the beginning of the production line , which led from the west side of the building all the way towards the eastern end .” Over the course of the design process , Scully , Lair , Henderson and the SAS architects devised a new structural layout for the western side of Building # 50 . They broke down the wall and installed massive glass windows , which
serve as a focal point for both visitors and longtime members . “ The most amazing moment for many people that come into the building is when they look out and see that view ,” notes Scully . “ You can see Juniper Island , the Adirondack Mountains , and everything else . It ’ s a beautiful sight .”
Let There Be Light
In the main concourse of Building # 50 , a long “ monitor ” with glass windows runs along the walls of the building underneath the roof . According to Scully , he and the other HULA team members who oversaw the build made the intentional decision to keep the monitor windows in place . Scully says they did this because the windows let in natural light that brings a sense of energy and vitality into the building . “ We kept the majority of the bones of both Building # 50 and Bulding # 44 . We preserved the original monitor roof system , as well . It ’ s a really beautiful architectural element .”
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