Elegant and energy-efficient eight-story building features innovative design. Promotes productivity in a comfortable and controllable work environment.
The Fireweed Business Center is owned by and houses the corporate offices of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southcentral Alaska.
Alaska Native art and cultural elements are integrated throughout the building. Custom light fixtures echo traditional drums and salmon drying racks; flooring patterns and color schemes blend heritage with innovation. The building's exterior design reflects this cultural integration while optimizing for environmental performance.
Situated near the intersection of Fireweed Lane and the New Seward Highway, the Fireweed Business Center's central location allows easy access for commuters from north and south Anchorage and nearby communities. The design of this midrise eight-story building provides panoramic views of six mountain ranges and Cook Inlet. The building's Midtown location provides convenient access to restaurants, shopping, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and nearby Chester Creek Trail.
The Fireweed Business Center is LEED Gold certified—a benchmark for the design and construction of sustainable buildings. In addition to being energy efficient, the building optimizes occupant comfort and has the least possible impact on the natural environment.
The Fireweed Business Center is a 110,500 square-foot building that revolutionizes workplace design in Alaska. Characterized by clean lines, timeless architecture and glass facades, the design balances form with function. Key building systems—such as rooftop solar panels and triple-pane, self-tinting windows—optimize for environmental performance.
The Fireweed Business Center employs nano-technology and dynamic glass to channel daylight into interior spaces, maximizing the view from every floor while eliminating glare. A state-of-the-art HVAC system ensures an energy-efficient, controllable climate, keeping occupants comfortable and productive. Tenants enjoy column-free interior office spaces.
The spacious lobby—featuring a dramatic fireplace, comfortable seating, coffee shop and conference center—is sure to make a lasting impression on your clients. A stunning third-floor sun deck provides breathtaking mountain views. A kitchen, employee lounge and mother’s room are available to all building tenants. Abundant free parking and covered bicycle racks accommodate commuters of all kinds, while heated walkways keep pedestrians safe throughout the winter.
