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Renderings are being revealed for the largest timber office building in the United States. Designed by developer Michael Green Architecture and Lotus Equity Group, the timber office building is located in Newark, New Jersey. Known as the Riverfront Square office building, this timber office building will accommodate up to 500,000 square feet of office space within a structure made of raw Canadian wood.
The project is part of a larger development project known as the Riverfront Square redevelopment project which will include 11.8 acres of mixed-use buildings.
Situated on the site of the former Newark Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium and the old Lincoln Motel, the timber office building will not only include two million square feet of office space but also 2,000 residential units, a hotel, retail shops, parking and outdoor spaces for the public. Courtesy of Michael Green Architecture and Lotus Equity Group
Although most office building designers play it safe and use conventional concrete or steel structures, Michael Green Architecture is known for using cutting-edge timber framed high rise buildings.
The selection of wood as a structural material for this office building was for sustainability reason. Wood absorbs and holds carbon reducing carbon footprint while the manufacturing process of steel and concrete releases 10 percent of carbon dioxide emissions.
Courtesy of Michael Green Architecture and Lotus Equity...