Construction progresses on trust company’s office
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company recently announced that construction on its new office — the former Bank of America — is progressing and it will open in the fall at 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
“Before the storm, we began creating a warm, friendly and inviting home for our team, clients and neighbors. Creating this space has become even more important after the impacts of Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Island,” Sanibel market President Jeffrey Muddell said. “Our clients trust and know us and want that feeling back on Sanibel. We also know that we have many new faces to meet.”
The office was planned before Ian damaged the original office on Palm Ridge Road. Construction began last year but was halted due to the hurricane and resumed this year. In addition to serving clients and staff, an oversized conference room and outdoor patio will be available for small groups to use.
Joyce Owens, with Architecture Joyce Owens and Studio AJO, is responsible for the design. She said the interior plans will have an Asian tropical feel, inspired by Singapore and Bali. The former drive-through will become a Zen garden, perfect for functions. Owens is also working on the design for the new Bell Tower office in Fort Myers, which will open later this year.
“It’s very open, with rich natural materials that respond to the style of the building and the island’s climate and vegetation,” she said. “It meets both the level of sophistication and comfort The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company imparts.”