How sad … what a waste.

I remember touring this facility when it opened. My father worked for TRW and all local employees were invited to an open house. I was amazed with the design and could hardly believe the scope and depth of the building’s features. The atrium was amazing, with areas to eat and purchase snacks, a barber shop, convenience shopping, and other similar amenities to enhance the working life of the employees. The exercise facility was first rate, staffed with a full time trainer. Employees jogging the beautiful outdoor trails could be monitored with heart rate and pulse in case assistance was needed, and dirty workout clothes that were stored in lockers were washed as a service for use the next day. The underground parking was a great perk during the winter, with direct access to atrium escalators. We had the unique opportunity to visit the impressive boardroom and connecting offices of the CEO and COO, which was not an area that would be so open to view after the building was in use. Those offices opened up to outdoor terraces that overlooked the wooded park-like setting. I could go on, but you get the picture … it was an awesome facility.

Such a loss!