Thyra Thomson State Office Building

This office complex was initially conceived in 2012 when the State of Wyoming resolved to merge most of its Casper-based general fund agencies into a single facility, offering the efficiencies of a single location for access to state government. This eleven-acre site formerly a railyard with significant history, fulfilled all requirements. This undeveloped railyard site is situated alongside Collins Drive, allowing for both high visibility and ease of access to State of Wyoming services.

History inspired an industrial railyard concept for the new building and site. Industrial components are incorporated for contemporary uses, much of which is a literal interpretation to the former railyard. The centerpiece of the interior is a railyard chandelier, inspired by the former railyard, and highly visible to all who enter the main lobby. Arrangement of the floor footprint and facade appointed windows maximizes occupant access to dynamic views of the outside urban environment, Casper Mountain and sunshine.

This facility is strategically aligned to contain a portion of the rails-to-trails bike path offering bicycle and pedestrian friendly interactions and encourages visitors and staff to use all modes of transportation. The exterior facade is both governmental and modern, but also a familiar vernacular within the Old Yellowstone District.

Letter of Reference from Liz Becher
Letter of Reference from Jim Chaput

Location
Casper, Wyoming

Owner
State of Wyoming
Dave Webb,
Project Manager
307-777-5950

Contractor
FCI Constructors
Ross Choate,
Project Manager
307-778-3085

Role
Architect
Interior Design

Personnel
Lyle Murtha,
Principal Architect
Anthony Jacobsen,
Project Manager

Scope
New Construction
Design-Bid-Build

Size
127,000 Square Feet

Cost
$45 Million (total project)

Completed
2022