Ascendium

In need of a new corporate headquarters to better serve their educational, philanthropic and employee needs, Ascendum – a nonprofit student loan guarantor – engaged Boldt as part of a highly collaborative design-build team to construct their new headquarters. Located on Madison’s east side in the American Center Business Park, this new state-of-the-art facility is a stunning example of architectural refinement and modern design.

The new 63,000 SF, three-story office building features an almost entirely glass enclosure, with a unique curved design. Situated on top of a hill on a greenfield site, it offers a commanding view of the state capital. Inside, the building program includes a gym / fitness area for employees; training and break areas; open office floor plans on each floor; seminar and dining space for large gatherings, conference / meeting rooms and spaces for visitor / student learning. Boldt self-performed a number of key trades, including concrete, steel erection, rough and finish carpentry, masonry, exterior studs and sheathing, and interior framing and installation of the large, curved exterior glass panels.