Lever Architecture Created the 843 N Spring Street
Amy Duong — January 3, 2025 — Art & Design
References: leverarchitecture & dezeen
American architecture firm Lever Architecture has taken on a renovation project that transforms a former warehouse first built in the 80s into an office building dubbed 843 N Spring Street. Now stands a new cross-laminated timber and steel office space that is built on top of the parking garage base. There are two wings that are placed on top of the garage and the wings have an interior courtyard, atrium, and walking path through the middle.
The team at Lever Architecture speaks about the design project, noting "Technically a renovation, the project takes a windowless, 1980s-era retail warehouse with a parking garage underneath and grafts a new structure on top of it, creating one of the first and largest hybrid cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings in Los Angeles."
Image Credit: Jeremy Bitterman
The team at Lever Architecture speaks about the design project, noting "Technically a renovation, the project takes a windowless, 1980s-era retail warehouse with a parking garage underneath and grafts a new structure on top of it, creating one of the first and largest hybrid cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings in Los Angeles."
Image Credit: Jeremy Bitterman
Trend Themes
1. Cross-laminated Timber Structures - The integration of cross-laminated timber in urban construction provides a sustainable alternative to traditional steel and concrete, promoting eco-friendly architectural innovation.
2. Hybrid Construction Techniques - Combining materials such as timber and steel in building designs can drive a new era of resilient and flexible infrastructure, appealing to environmentally conscious developers.
3. Renovation of Underutilized Spaces - Transforming existing warehouse spaces into modern office buildings taps into urban renewal opportunities and maximizes the potential of underused properties.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Architecture - Incorporating eco-friendly materials like cross-laminated timber offers the architecture industry a path towards reducing carbon footprints in construction projects.
2. Real Estate Development - Revitalizing old structures for new use can enhance property values and attract investment in high-density urban environments.
3. Construction Materials - The rise of cross-laminated timber as a preferred building material signifies a shift away from conventional resources towards more sustainable, innovative solutions.
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