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Bakers Place: Sustainable Luxury Mass Timber Building in Madison, WI

Date: Jan 15, 2025 3:09:47 PM | Author: Molly Haack
Reimagining Historic Architecture: A Landmark in Madison's Urban Landscape

Bakers Place, currently under construction, is a multifamily development set to introduce 206 luxury apartments to Madison's growing landscape. This project showcases the refurbished charm of a 1908 bakery.

Drone photo of crane working on Bakers Place Mass Timber Construction project in Madison Wisconsin with CD Smith Construction

Innovative Design and Construction

The innovative 14-story, 164,707 SF complex will feature studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units alongside 8,400 SF of mixed-use retail space. Partially constructed with exposed mass timber, the apartments will also be finished with premium fixtures, finishes, and cutting-edge technologies.

Expertise in Mass Timber Construction

Dane Bernau, Vice President at C.D. Smith, remarks, "We have been building with mass timber for nearly a decade. From corporate offices to apartment buildings, the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) is increasingly prevalent, and our team's expertise in this area is well-established."

C.D. Smith self-performed work on structural concrete, steel erection, CLT erection, masonry, and rough carpentry.

Flying timber with CD Smith Construction skilled trades workers in Madison Wisconsin on Bakers Place project

Sustainable Building at the Core.
LEED Certification and Environmental Stewardship

Nate Helbach, founder and CEO of Neutral, developer of Bakers Place, notes, "We're adhering to LEED Building Standards, and will achieve LEED silver for this project. Our firm's goal is to build innovative living solutions that coexist with environmental stewardship, and Bakers Place is our catalytic project to do just that."

Green Roofs Go with Success in Mass Timber Construction

Further enhancing sustainability efforts, the development will incorporate green roofs to aid in stormwater management. Helbach adds, "Choosing C.D. Smith as general contractor for Bakers Place was an obvious decision. They're local, align with our values, and have years of proven success in mass timber construction."

Community-Focused Amenities
Modern Luxury Living

Common areas will include:

  • Library
  • Co-working space
  • Fitness center with cold plunge and sauna
  • Pet grooming station
  • Entertainment deck with kitchen
  • Grill station
  • Rooftop fireplace and lounge

Bakers Place, still in progress, is slated for completion in April 2025.

Environmental and Value-Added Benefits of Mass Timber

CLT, a renewable construction material, significantly reduces a building's carbon footprint. Moreover, its prefabricated panels expedite installation, aiding in project timelines while fostering biophilic benefits for residents.

Renderings of Bakers Place luxury apartments mass timber construction high-rise building project by MGA Michael Green Architecture - HERO

Stay tuned for more updates on Bakers Place as construction progresses. You can learn more at cdsmith.com/bakersplace.

Date: Fall 2024 | Author: Molly Haack

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Bakers Place Project Tops Off as Madison's First Mass Timber High-Rise | 03.29.2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®

Madison welcomes its first mass timber high-rise. Bakers Place, a mixed-use development, celebrates its topping-off, showcasing sustainable construction with stunning luxury apartments and amenities for fostering a connected community and regenerative living experience.

CD Smith Construction crew signs last piece of CLT for topping off Bakers Place mass timber building crane and USA flag in background in Madison Wisconsin


Bakers Place Mass Timber Construction Project Update: Madison, Wisconsin | 03.29.2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®

Madison's landmark mass timber construction project, Bakers Place, approaches topping-out milestone as it rises in the city's skyline.

Photo from street of Bakers Place Mass Timber Building Construction in Madison Wisconsin with CD Smith cranes and equipment on the project


Mass Timber Sustainability in the News: The Neutral Project | 06.22.2023 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®

The Neutral Project, a sustainable real estate development company, is making news in mass timber in Madison and Milwaukee. Bakers Place (shown below) will be the first mass timber high-rise building in Madison, Wisconsin. 

Renderings of Bakers Place luxury apartments mass timber construction high-rise building project by MGA Michael Green Architecture

The Neutral Project is also planning a new mass timber residential development in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Edison (shown below) would be the second mass timber structure in Milwaukee and is poised to be the tallest hybrid mass timber tower in North America.

Exterior renderings of The Edison mass timber building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Bakers Place Case Study  | The Neutral Project 02.23.2024 PRESS RELEASE

Cover Page of Bakers Place Case Study by The Neutral Project showing rendering of building in Madison Wisconsin with construction by CD Smith


Sustainable Local Developers to Build Madison's First Mass Timber High Rise  | The Neutral Project 02.2023 PRESS RELEASE

Renderings of Bakers Place luxury apartments mass timber construction high-rise building project by MGA Michael Green Architecture - HERO

Bakers Place by The Neutral Project | YouTube 09.22.2023 THE NEUTRAL PROJECT

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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Bakers Place | IN THE NEWS | The Neutral Project

Reimagining Sustainable Living and Democratized Investing: Neutral’s Vision for a Thriving Future | Microsoft Start 05.18.2024

Nate Helbach is a fresh face in Madison’s development scene with big ideas | ISTHMUS 02.01.2024

Pulse for the Week of September 18, 2023 | Engineering News-Record | Engineering News-Record 09.15.2023

Bakers Place - The Skyscraper Center Madison (WI) | Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 02.2023

Bakers Place - Mass Timber WIN Project | Woodworks Innovation Network (WIN) 02.2023

Bakers Place | Michael Green Architecture (MGA) 02.2023

15-story 'mass timber' tower part of East Wash development | The Cap Times 02.21.2023

Unique, sustainable mass timber housing coming to Madison | NBC15 02.15.2023

$73.8M in construction financing secured for multifamily project in Madison | IB InBusiness Madison 01.12.2023

JLL Capital Markets Secures $73.8M in Construction Financing for Multifamily Project in Madison, Wisconsin | REBUSINESS ONLINE 01.11.2023

Pearlmark provides $21.2 million for development of 206-unit apartment development in Madison | REjournals 01.11.2023

Compass Properties JV Lands $74M for Wisconsin Project | Multi-Housing News (MHN) 01.04.2023

$73.8M in construction financing secured for Bakers Place in Madison | JLL 01.03.2023

Bank OZK and Pearlmark Provide $74M Construction Financing for Wisconsin Apartments | Commercial Observer 01.03.2023

Mass Timber Building “Bakers Place” To Be Built On East Washington | WORT FM 08.10.2021

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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