Bakers Place Project Tops Off as Madison's First Mass Timber High-Rise
Madison, WI - (April 12, 2024) - This week, the final cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel was placed on Bakers Place, marking a major milestone for the city's first mass timber high-rise building.
Located in the heart of downtown Madison, Bakers Place is a mixed-use development that's pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction. The Neutral Project celebrated the significant milestone with key stakeholders and investors at a small topping-off ceremony on Thursday, April 11th.
A Catalyst for Sustainable Development
The Neutral Project, a local developer and a leader in sustainable real estate development, set out to challenge conventional real estate development methods with a new approach centered on mass timber construction to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
Bakers Place is an innovative mixed-use development built using a hybrid structural approach. It includes a post-tension concrete podium, structural steel cores and columns, glue-laminated beams and a CLT floor system. Leveraging sustainably sourced mass timber, the project optimizes functionality and also minimizes its environmental impact by reducing its carbon footprint.
Beyond Buildings: Constructing Communities
The 14-floor, 206-apartment development broke ground in January of 2023. A mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom, and townhomes, the luxury apartments are designed with exposed mass timber, designer fixtures and cutting-edge technology.
Bakers Place boasts stunning views and offers residents a vibrant, regenerative living experience. Here are just some of the amenities that foster a connected community:
- A bustling cafe and mercantile in the mews provide convenient shopping options.
- A dedicated co-working and library fosters a collaborative environment.
- A managed community garden puts residents in touch with nature and encourages them to eat locally sourced food.
- A managed gym by Peter Kraus Fitness fosters exercise and healthier lifestyles.
- A spa room gives tenants access to hot and cold therapy with a sauna and cold tub.
- The art and crafts rooms give residents a space to be creative.
- The level 10 lounge and skydeck give tenants plenty of space to enjoy time with friends.
- On-site electric vehicle rentals promote lower-carbon transportation.
A Vision Realized: Looking Ahead
Scheduled for completion in March 2025, Bakers Place is a testament to the expertise of the entire project team. The design team includes Vancouver-based Michael Green Architecture a renowned mass timber design architect, Madison-based Angus-Young Architects and Engineers, and Vancouver-based Equilibrium Consulting -- a structural consulting firm that has been at the forefront of mass timber innovation in large-scale construction for more than two decades. Other design consultants include ARUP Fire Code Engineer, RDH Building Science, and Rivion LEED consultants. The general contractor, C.D. Smith brings extensive experience with large-scale mass timber projects.
Stay tuned for more updates on Bakers Place as construction progresses. You can learn more at cdsmith.com/bakersplace.
Date: April 12, 2024 | Author: Tracy Lisowe
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Madison's Landmark Mass Timber Construction Project, Bakers Place, Approaches Topping-Out Milestone as it Rises in the City's Skyline.
Bakers Place, an exciting mixed-use development, is rapidly taking shape and promises to be a landmark achievement as the first mass timber high-rise building in Madison, Wisconsin.
WHERE WE'VE BEEN: The 14-floor, 206-apartment development showcases developer Nate Helbach's and The Neutral Project's commitment to environmentally responsible building using sustainably sourced wood to reduce construction's carbon footprint.
Photo courtesy of The Neutral Project
The February 10th groundbreaking ceremony in 2023 marked a turning point. According to the developer, Bakers Place challenges conventional real estate development methods and presents a new sustainable development strategy with mass timber as the cornerstone. The start of construction meant The Neutral Project's vision of utilizing an innovative hybrid structure approach was becoming a reality.
Photo courtesy of The Neutral Project
The innovative hybrid mass timber structure combines the strength of post-tensioned concrete, structural steel cores and columns, with glue-laminated beams and cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor systems. This unique approach optimizes the project's functionality and environmental impact.
WHERE WE ARE: Fast forward to today, and the Bakers Place project is well on its way, with the final beams soon to be placed, paving the way for a significant construction milestone - the topping-out ceremony.
Photo courtesy of The Neutral Project
The Neutral Project recently shared a detailed case study on their website. This insightful document delves into the project's journey, comparing mass timber with conventional construction methods. The study highlights the environmental benefits of mass timber and tackles its economic viability.
Beyond the structure, Bakers Place boasts impressive amenities that cater to a modern, sustainable lifestyle. Residents will enjoy access to a vibrant retail market, a co-working space, a community garden, and even on-site electric vehicle rentals – all designed to minimize environmental impact and create a vibrant, connected community.
Photo courtesy of The Neutral Project
WHAT'S NEXT: The project is slated for completion in March 2025. As the final beams are placed and the building reaches its full height, Bakers Place stands tall as a symbol of innovation.
You can learn more or stay tuned for Bakers Place project updates at cdsmith.com/bakersplace.
Date: March 29, 2024 | Author: Tracy Lisowe
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Bakers Place is an exciting mixed-use development in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. This innovative project combines the charm of a historic 1908 bakery with a modern 14-story mass timber building. It offers a prime location just steps away from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
The development includes a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom luxury apartments, totaling 164,707 square feet, and approximately 8,400 square feet of retail space. These apartments are designed with exposed mass timber, designer fixtures, and cutting-edge technology.
Bakers Place is not just about apartments; it's a community experience. It boasts a library, a coworking space, a fully-equipped fitness center with personal trainers and a Peloton studio, a dog park and grooming station, and an entertainment deck with a kitchen and an interactive game room. There's also a comfortable lounge for residents to relax in.
One of the most impressive aspects of this development is its eco-friendly design. Thanks to the use of mass timber construction, it achieves a remarkable 42% reduction in embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete buildings. Bakers Place is set to redefine luxury living in Madison, providing residents with top-notch amenities and a sustainable lifestyle in the heart of the city.
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Compass Properties JV Lands $74M for Wisconsin Project | Multi-Housing News (MHN) 01.04.2023
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Ambitious mass timber project in Capitol East district clears first city approval | The Cap Times 07.01.2023
A new mass timber project proposed for Wisconsin | Forest Data Network 06.17.2021
Timber Project Proposed in Madison Incorporates Historic Building | Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 06.15.2021
Michael Green Architecture reveals a mass timber tower in Madison, Wisconsin | The Architect's Newspaper 06.10.2021
Developers propose 15-story tower for still-booming East Washington Avenue | The Cap Times 03.17.2021
Plans in early stages for 15-story 'mass timber' development on East Washington | The Cap Times 03.12.2021
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