The Neutral Project, a sustainable real estate development company, is making news in mass timber in Madison and Milwaukee.
Bakers Place will be the first mass timber high-rise building in Madison, Wisconsin.
Rendering of Bakers Place mass timber building in Madison, Wisconsin. (Rendering courtesy of Michael Green Architecture (MGA))
Pictured Above: Bakers Place mass timber construction site includes a portion of the former Gardner Baking Co. to remain as part of the complex. (Photo Courtesy: Michael Green Architecture (MGA) / The Neutral Project)
CATCH UP QUICK: The Bakers Place project in Madison, Wisconsin is a new 14-story mixed-use development constructed from mass timber, creating 206 homes and preserving the oldest historic piece of the original Gardner Baking Co. Building. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday, February 10, 2023.
MASS TIMBER SUSTAINABILITY: Bakers Place will be built using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels. These very large, very dense solid panels of wood are ideal for construction, meet or exceed all safety regulations, and provide a warm and healthy environment for living and working.
Pictured Above (left to right): Tim Mathison, Nate Helbach & Matt Frazer, The Neutral Project | Tyler Noel, Vario Equity | Dane Bernau, C.D. Smith (Photo Courtesy: Michael Green Architecture (MGA) / The Neutral Project)
THE BACKSTORY: C.D. Smith Construction will serve as general contractor, bringing solid experience with large-scale, mass timber projects. In addition to Ascent, Milwaukee, the world's tallest hybrid mass timber tower, C.D. Smith served as construction manager on Fastenal Office Building in Winona, Minnesota. Both structures utilize hybrid mass timber frames, similar to Bakers Place.
Pictured Above (left to right): Brett Jerdee, C.D. Smith | Todd Greenwald, Compass Properties | Nanak Malhotra, C.D. Smith | Matt Murtos, Compass Properties | C.J. Fermanich, Tim Mathison, Nate Helbach & Matt Frazer, The Neutral Project | Tyler Noel, Vario Equity | Brandon Adler, Angus Young Architects | Dane Bernau, C.D. Smith (Photo Courtesy: Michael Green Architecture (MGA) / The Neutral Project)
WHAT WE'RE HEARING: “It’s exciting to collaborate on a mass timber project in Madison. The material is sustainable, our crews are experienced with the construction method and we're looking forward to working on another mass timber build,” comments Dane Bernau, VP and Project Executive with C.D. Smith Construction.
Pictured Above: C.D. Smith Project Executive Dane Bernau (at right) and Project Manager Brett Jerdee'hold a sample of CLT construction material at the February 10th groundbreaking.
Project team members on Bakers Place include The Neutral Project, MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE, Angus-Young Architects and Engineers, Equilibrium Consulting, RDH Building Science Inc., ARUP, Rivion, Priopta, RAD, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., JT Engineering and C.D. Smith Construction.
Learn more and stay current on the Bakers Place project at cdsmith.com/bakersplace.
The Neutral Project is also planning a new mass timber residential development in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Renderings of The Edison mass timber building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Rendering courtesy of HPA Architecture)
The Edison would be the second mass timber structure in Milwaukee and is poised to be the tallest hybrid mass timber tower in North America.
THE BIG PICTURE: The Edison will be a stunning 31-story 378-unit multifamily building with over 7,100 SF of retail space along the Milwaukee Riverwalk. It will be built using a hybrid engineered wood system, with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor system, glulam columns, concrete beams, stairs and cores.
- Mass timber building materials are manufactured lumber products built to be aesthetically pleasing and act as functional structural components of the building.
- The timber beams, columns and ceilings are predominantly exposed, creating a biophilic climate for the building occupants.
- Incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass highlights impeccable views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Bucks Deer District, allows for natural light and exposes the beauty of the wood assembly.
THE EVEN BIGGER PICTURE: The Edison not only fills a void in Milwaukee’s luxury housing market but sets a new standard on how projects are designed and built sustainably by utilizing mass timber and passive house design principles.
Project team members on The Edison include The Neutral Project, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti, SpaceCo, Hodgson Douglas, ARUP, dbHMS, Priopta, RAD, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., JT Engineering and C.D. Smith Construction.
For more mass timber construction news featuring The Neutral Project, click or scroll to what's IN THE NEWS (below).
Date: June 22, 2023 | Author: Tracy Lisowe
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WHAT IS MASS TIMBER CONSTRUCTION? QUICK FACTS from C.D. SMITH
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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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Construction Set to Begin on The Edison: Taking Mass Timber to New Heights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 06.25.2024
📣📰 Construction is set to begin this August on The Edison, a 32-story mass timber apartment tower that takes sustainability and forward-thinking development to new heights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In advance of the full construction start date, crews will start running test piles at the 1005 N. Edison Street site the week of June 24th.
BREAKING NEW GROUND with MASS TIMBER 🌲
In the process of becoming one of the tallest mass timber hybrid structures in the world, The Edison will utilize nearly 100,000 cubic feet of timber. The use of mass timber follows The Neutral Project's mission of stewarding our environment and creating more sustainable communities, buildings and investments. Mass timber boasts several environmental benefits, including faster construction times and a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional building materials.
INNOVATIONS in SUSTAINABLE LIVING 💚
Mass timber technology is part of a holistic approach to intentional environmental design, using sustainable building materials and targeting Passive House (Phius) certification for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Beyond its primary structure, the project includes several green initiatives, such as improvements to the city Riverwalk, plans for a green roof, and integration with electric vehicle sharing, buses, rapid transit and bike share programs.
BEST-IN-CLASS AMENITIES🌟
The Edison isn't just about sustainability; it's also about creating vibrant communities. The 375-foot tower will feature 383 apartment units and over 7,000 square feet of retail space with best-in-class amenities, including a cafe, fitness center, spa, pool, sauna, demo kitchen, sky lounge, dog park, movie room, community garden, entertainment deck with kitchens and an outdoor sport court.
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