

414 EssexStreet

Property Info
Area: 15,340 SF
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Project Type: Planning Approved
The Property
Comprising 11 residential units, this five-story contemporary multi-family building on Essex Street features an articulated façade and efficient architectural planning. The ground level is designed to accommodate 20 open parking spaces. Residents benefit from a top-floor recreational space designed to enhance the urban living experience. The project successfully integrates functionality and comfort within a modern design framework.
The Design
The elevation features a rhythmic composition of horizontal bands and a uniform grid of openings, anchored by a prominent central vertical element that provides clear symmetry and visual stability. This structured arrangement results in a balanced and contemporary facade. Visual interest is achieved through a mix of brick accents, textured panels, and expansive glazing, creating a sense of depth. While integrated lighting emphasizes the vertical core to enhance its nighttime profile, the recessed ground floor provides a sense of weightlessness at the base, facilitating a seamless transition between the urban environment and the building's primary mass.

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