

457-461 WashingtonStreet


Property Info
Area: 30,242 SF
Location: Newark NJ
Project Type: Planning Approved
The Property
This proposed six-story residential building, located in Newark New Jersey, home to the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and a premier venue for concerts and entertainment. Additionally, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is a cultural landmark, hosting world-class performances and contributing to the city's rich arts scene, is more than just a structure, it is a statement of balance, where urban energy meets the tranquility of home. With 30 thoughtfully designed apartment units, this residence is crafted to elevate everyday living, offering a seamless fusion of form and function.
The first floor, dedicated to parking and retail, serves as the foundation of the building’s purpose—connecting the rhythms of city life with the sanctuary of home. Above, five residential stories offer light-filled spaces that embrace both privacy and community, while the basement level, reserved for amenities and retail storage, ensures that every aspect of modern life is met with thoughtful intention.
The Design
This six-story Mix Use building is a testament to the delicate balance between industry and intimacy, where raw strength meets the warmth of home. The façade, clad in corrugated metal panels of silver and black, reflects the ever-changing light of the city, mirroring its movement and energy. The textured metal, both strong and unyielding, speaks to resilience—an anchor in the urban landscape.
In contrast, fiber cement wooden Nichiha panels introduce a quiet warmth, a reminder that even within the city’s pulse, there is space for stillness. Their organic texture softens the building’s edges, offering a connection to nature amidst the steel and glass. Gray aluminum window frames act as a bridge between these elements, blending the bold with the familiar, the modern with the timeless.

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