The WMS Boathouse at Clark Park, designed by Studio Gang Architect and completed in 2013, features a dynamic structure that enhances the recreational offerings along the Chicago River. The boathouse includes facilities for rowing and community events, integrating a sustainable design with the use of Black Locust Lumber’s boardwalks. These durable boardwalks provide a functional and aesthetic solution, aligning with the project's commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. Founded and led by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang is an architecture and urban design practice based in Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Paris, making it a global firm with a strong international presence. One of the main approaches of the studio is using design as a medium to connect people to each other, their communities, and the environment.
Product Used: Boardwalk
Awards and Recognition
Award-Winning, Building Of The Year 2020 by ArchDaily, Ravine House, with sustainable wood material choice: Black Locust Lumber
Award-Winning, Building Of The Year 2020 by ArchDaily, Ravine House, with sustainable wood material choice: Black Locust Lumber
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Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a pioneering example of sustainable campus design. Completed in 2016 by Mithun, this campus showcases environmentally friendly practices and utilizes Black Locust Lumber for siding, decking, and boardwalks.
Cherry Road Elementary School in Syracuse, New York, exemplifies sustainable design and educational excellence. Designed by Ashley McGraw Architects and landscaped by Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture, the school utilizes Black Locust Lumber for siding and decking, contributing to its LEED Silver certification.
Bronxscape/Louis Nine Housing in Bronx, New York, USA, represents a transformative project renowned for its garden beds, site furnishings, and rooftop enhancements.
399 Fremont, located in San Francisco, California, was completed in 2016 and features Black Locust Lumber's custom rain screens. The project aimed to enhance the building's aesthetic while providing durable and sustainable rain screens.
Railroad Park in Birmingham, Alabama, is a landmark urban space renowned for its innovative design and community impact.
The Vermont House - Adams Project, located in Warren, Vermont, is a private residence completed in 2018.
Located in Washington D.C., the Net Zero Energy Residence exemplifies innovation and sustainability in residential architecture. Designed by WDG’s Special Projects Initiative in collaboration with The Catholic University of America’s School of Architecture and Planning, this residence achieves LEED Platinum certification, showcasing a commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
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