Conversion of Historic Newark Building Seeks LEED Silver
Developer Newwork Real Estate tapped U.S. Green Building Council-member Tekton Development Corp. as general contractor for the project.
Nicholas Tamarin -- Interior Design, 2/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
New Jersey's rust belt is about to get greener, as the capital city of Newark will soon boast a rental conversion designed to achieve LEED Silver certification, the third highest certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The six-story, 66,000-square-foot red brick building, originally built as a jewelry factory in 1912, will be converted into the Richardson Building Lofts, a 67-unit apartment complex. Located in Lincoln Park, one of downtown Newark's few residential neighborhoods, the building will offer apartments ranging in size from 750 to 1,300 square feet. Upon completion in September, it will also feature a business center, two fitness rooms, and cold storage.
The $17 million project will restore the building's original brick, repurpose its original fire escapes as private balconies, and retain the original cement floors. A two-story addition will incorporate a green roof that is designed to decrease rainwater runoff and provide insulation. A vegetable farm may also be incorporated into the scheme.
Developer Newwork Real Estate has tapped Tekton Development Corp., a USGBC member from nearby New Brunswick, as general contractor. "Richardson Lofts is an architectural and historical gem," says Tekton president Brendan Murray. 'We are delighted to be involved in the restoration of a building that represents such a significant contribution to the revitalization of downtown Newark."
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