Located in downtown Madison at the corner of East Washington Avenue and North Hancock Street, just steps away from the Capitol and Breese-Stevens Field, The Continental, a ten-story, 148-unit apartment building, is now welcoming residents.
Renters will enjoy numerous amenities, including a cardio room, coffee and lounge area, resident business center/conference room, and a 10th-floor clubhouse featuring a sprawling lounge complete with a gourmet kitchen and sweeping views of the Capitol, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. The 10th floor features a game room with a golf simulator, arcade games, shuffleboard, darts and more. Renters will also enjoy the numerous outdoor community spaces, including a fenced dog run, dog wash, a courtyard and terraces with lake views on the 6th, 7th, and 10th floors.
C.D. Smith Construction served as the general contractor on this project built to meet the growing expectations of today's renters. Large windows, quartz countertops and spacious kitchens with storage are standard.
Complete demolition of deteriorating buildings was followed by excavation for the unit's three-level heated underground garage, where residents can access large storage lockers, secured bike storage and electric vehicle charging stations.
“C.D. Smith self-performed all structural concrete, structural steel, masonry and carpentry in The Continental. Custom high coffered ceilings, chair and crown moldings in the corridors and precast and brick façade with tile in common areas are some of the more traditional details that were incorporated to enhance the turn of the 20th-century luxury that was our inspiration." LZ Ventures.
A 173-foot luffing tower crane was installed with a maximum boom height of 344 feet to begin the 10-story build.
Working within a minimal construction footprint, the adaptable C.D. Smith crews managed weather, deliveries and street closures while maneuvering the tight jobsite.
"C.D. Smith was an amazing partner. The supply chain, Covid-19, inflation complications, along with labor challenges could have created an insurmountable rift between the development team and contractor. C.D. Smith did not allow that to happen.” John Leja, LZ Ventures
The Continental Apartments: Project Profile
C.D. Smith Construction served as the general contractor for The Continental, a ten-story, 148-unit apartment building in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to high-end residential units, the new building also features...(go to the project profile page for full details).
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As your neighbor, we would like to ensure you of our commitment to safety and a positive experience for all throughout the construction of The Continental, Madison.
Construction begins April 1, 2021, with the project scheduled to be complete Fall of 2022.
Find construction updates listed below.
Hello Neighbors,
Please be advised that on Friday, May 5, 2023 N. Franklin Street and N. Hancock Street will both turn into 2-way streets so the intersections at E. Washington Ave. can be milled and overlaid.
This will affect The Continental tenant garage access and neighborhood commute.
Thank you for your continued understanding.
Hello Neighbors,
We will be disassembling our tower crane October 31st – November 4th, 2022. This will require a full closure of the intersection of North Hancock St and East Washington Ave, as well as establishing a temporary two-way traffic pattern on North Hancock St to the intersection at East Mifflin St. All street parking on this portion of North Hancock St will not be permitted during the duration of this process. North Hancock St will be properly signed to assist in this transition and access to driveways will always be maintained.
Thank you for your continued understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Molly Haack at mhaack@cdsmith.com or call 920-517-3613. We continue our commitment to the safety of all and the best construction experience possible.Hello Neighbors,
As promised, we are keeping you updated on construction project progress. Enjoy recent drone video and aerial photography of The Continental jobsite in Madison, Wisconsin.
May 16, 2022 Aerial Video of The Continental Project in Madison, Wisconsin
May 16, 2022 Drone Photography of The Continental Project in Madison, Wisconsin
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Hello Neighbors,
As promised, we are keeping you updated on construction happenings and traffic disruptions.
C.D. Smith will be pumping a concrete slab on Wednesday, October 6 starting at 7:00 am on N. Hancock St. There will be a concrete pumping truck set up at the west corner of our jobsite that will limit the street to one lane of vehicle travel from the driveway apron of St. John's Church to the intersection at E. Washington Ave. All buildings will still be accessible and will not be blocked for vehicle traffic. Please be aware that there will be a flagman at the pumping truck directing traffic.
This operation is anticipated to occur each time C.D. Smith will be pouring a slab on the south side of the jobsite for a total of 13 occurrences. We will communicate when these are to occur in the future.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as construction progresses.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Molly Haack at mhaack@cdsmith.com or call 920-517-3613. We continue our commitment to the safety of all and the best construction experience possible.
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Hello Neighbors,
As promised, we are keeping you updated on construction happenings and traffic disruptions.
As early as Friday, October 1, Madison Gas and Electric [MG&E] will be working in the neighborhood.
Areas affected:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Molly Haack at mhaack@cdsmith.com or call 920-517-3613.
We continue our commitment to the safety of all and the best construction experience possible.
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Hello Neighbors,
As promised, we are working to keep you informed of upcoming activity on the Continental jobsite.
N. Hancock Street will be closed from E. Washington Avenue to E. Mifflin Street from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. We will be setting up the construction crane.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Molly Haack at mhaack@cdsmith.com or call 920-517-3613. We continue our commitment to the safety of all and the best construction experience possible.
Hello Neighbors,
As promised, we are working to keep you informed of upcoming activity on the Continental jobsite.
Excavation and earth retention will continue through the month of June. Dump truck traffic will be heavy at the corner of E. Washington and N. Franklin Street as we access the excavation site. Dump truck backup alarms and excavator alarms will be heard throughout the day.
Concrete foundation activities will begin in late June or early July. This will include semi-truck deliveries to the jobsite and concrete trucks entering and leaving the jobsite from N. Franklin Street. A crane will be delivered to the site to assist with deliveries of rebar and concrete.
We are sensitive to noise and vibration concerns and will do what we can to minimize them throughout the duration of this project. The expected completion is early fall 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Molly Haack at mhaack@cdsmith.com or call 920-517-3613. We continue our commitment to the safety of all and the best construction experience possible.
