This 1st generation interior finish-out took an existing storage space in a one-story building and transformed it into 2,045 square feet of functional office space for the non-profit organization. The scope of work included modifications to the mechanical systems, the construction of new partitions using glass storefronts with accompanying doors and frames. We also added new lighting, custom millwork, as well as new power and data locations to service the individual offices, conference room and open workspace area.
Portfolio: Non-Profit
Saint John Paul II Life Center
This project was the full interior renovation of an existing space in a medical office building on Marathon Boulevard in Austin for a pro-life non-profit pregnancy education center. They provide free education and pregnancy services to new and soon-to-be new parents.
The scope included the upgrade of all MEP components, renovation of all finishes, including but not limited to flooring, paint and tile, custom millwork. The lobby was comprised of decorative light fixtures, a 25-foot full quartz reception desk as well as a decorative feature wood wall made out of laminated wood slats made to mimic a heartbeat on an ultrasound.
We worked closely with and coordinated all aspects of construction with the owners, designers and trade partners to deliver a new space for the growing non-profit organization.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
Renovation of existing space to create the Ronald McDonald House Family Room within the active Dell Seton Medical Center of Austin. The space includes four rooms for families of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Project includes bedrooms, a kitchen area, family room and new restrooms. Continuous coordination between the Seton facilities team, their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Ronald McDonald House Charities was necessary to the success of the project.
The Trail Foundation, Johnson Creek Trailhead Restrooms
The 600 square foot restroom facility was constructed of steel and specialty board formed concrete created by small, tightly spaced boards to create an organic layering while maintaining a monolithic appearance, much like the exposed limestone along the creek bed. Due to the approximated 1.5 million visitors to the Butler Creek Trail a year, it was extremely important that the design minimize maintenance needs for the four stall restroom. We carefully balanced safety and privacy all while factoring in the ambient noise from the freeway overhead. The sink area is unisex and shared in an open, see-and-be-seen space, akin to the Trail itself. Sabre Commercial did the construction “at cost” and donated the profit and fee back to The Trail Foundation.
To help give an open feel to the facility, a rebar fence was constructed to replicate blades of grass. The concrete walls are made of board formed concrete which required a finish carpenter to be hired to frame the specialty formwork which promoted the natural appearance of the project design. The restrooms boast polished concrete sink tops with an integrated concrete sink, both should stand the test of time and avoid the wear and tear pitfalls associated with a facility that that is exposed to the elements as well as high use. Finally, native landscaping was utilized to help with water conservation.
Even with the unique design, location, and weather conditions the project was completed in 20 weeks. After it was completed, the restroom became another symbol of The Trail Foundation’s hard work and dedication to Austin’s active, nature-centered, culture.
2013 – Austin AGC Outstanding Construction Award Winning Project
Creative Action
This wood frame building was created for the local, educational non-profit creative center for local children, Creative Action. Composed of structural steel with a structural masonry wall running the length of the building, this unique building is truly a sight to see.
The space includes classrooms and teaching areas on the first floor with administration and material storage on the second.
The Sabre team was able to lead the Value Engineering process to ensure the project was under budget while still performing up to the owner’s needs. The site constraints, including existing buildings and adjacent railway, meant that Sabre had to coordinate subcontractor schedules to not overload the site.
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