Golden 1 Credit Union - In-line Branch
Folsom, CA
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Branches designed for modern banking
Schedule a Design ConsultationBenefits of Financial Institution Interior Design
Big or small, all aspects of interior design form your space.
Your brick-and-mortar locations are an extension of your brand. With so much banking happening in a virtual space, your bank’s interior design is a vital opportunity for your customers and members to experience your brand.
Our team’s first priority is to understand your financial institution's specific needs. Then, we strive to create functional bank interior design elements that deliver on the wow factor. Modern bank interior design is a component of all branch transformations, whether your bank or credit union is undergoing a renovation or remodel, or you’re breaking ground on a new build.
Brand and Culture Integration
Tell the story of your institution through singular interior design choices.
Comfortable Branch Environments
Textures, colors, and furnishings bring your bank interior to life — no more stuffy financial spaces!
Staff Productivity and Workflow
A positive professional environment will have a direct impact on your staff's overall productivity.
Customer and Member Experience Design
We analyze your institution’s floor plan and design your space to optimize the banking (and social!) experience for your visitors.
Branch Space Assessment for Banks and Credit Unions
We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your credit union or bank’s interior, taking into account the current and future needs of each department, to develop a plan that addresses:
- Space requirements for your institution’s current and future financial offerings, self-service banking options, one-on-one advisory sessions, and evolving employee responsibilities.
- Future recommendations to accommodate customers’ and members’ changing needs.
- Organizational objectives established by leadership and management, taking into account any plans for growth.
Custom Teller Pods, Millwork, and Fixtures
We prepare shop drawings for bank and credit union millwork fixtures in-house, which are then bid on by one of three partnering millwork houses. Fixtures are manufactured by one of our partners and installed by local craftspeople.
Popular offerings include:
- Teller pods
- Digital touch tables
- Cabinets & desks
- Moulding & trim
Environmental Graphics and Branch Merchandising
- Your bank or credit union’s targeted merchandising and graphics program is exclusively tailored to your project's needs and goals.
- Once we settle on an approved bank interior design concept, we'll develop an integrated strategy for implementation.
- Our designers' practical, creative programs are consistent, easy to manage, affordable, and highlight your institution’s brand strategy, corporate identity, and vision.
Bank and Credit Union Furniture Selection
Visitors can tell a lot from your branch’s furniture. The tables and chairs in your conference rooms, lounge areas, offices, or coffee station can convey comfort, professionalism, and good taste at a glance.
Our furniture partners and lead designers work together to find choices that will maximize aesthetics, function, and efficiency. We also offer:
- Space planning & consultation services
- Product review & selection
- Ergonomic evaluations
- Nationwide delivery & installation
- AutoCAD specifications & standards programs
Key Areas of Branch Interior Design
To make your branch stand out, we focus on key credit union and bank interior design areas that enhance both customer experience and staff efficiency. By addressing these crucial elements, we create a branch space that’s inviting, functional, and reflective of your brand.
Here’s how we do it:
Designing a welcoming lobby
The lobby sets a positive tone with comfortable seating, clear signage, and a layout that guides visitors. Warm lighting, branded decor, and informative displays create an inviting atmosphere that makes customers and members feel at home.
Improving the branch experience through teller stations
Teller stations should prioritize privacy, accessibility, and efficiency. Features like ergonomic counters and seating, digital screens with real-time account updates, and well-placed service areas make transactions smooth and enhance the overall customer experience.
Optimizing interactions with drive-through lanes
Yes, interior bank design can sometimes extend outside your branch walls. An effective drive-through design includes clear signage, efficient lane management, and user-friendly ITMs. Well-lit and secure areas ensure quick, safe, and efficient transactions for customers on the go.
Our Design Solutions
Architectural Design
A well-designed branch is a profitable investment in your institution.
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Big or small, we handle everything it takes to bring your space to life.
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Environmental graphics strengthen brand recognition and improve customer experience.
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Harness the power of great design to inform and educate your audience.
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Create tailored environments with unique brand assets that translate across your network.
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