901 East Sixth
Austin, TX-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
5
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Sq. footage
128,000
A design goal for this five-story office building was to make it seem at home in the creative, light industrial neighborhood of East Side Austin. The structure is a hybrid of exposed cross-laminated timber floor and ceiling systems, and exposed steel—and is the first of its kind in Texas. It is clad in Corten steel, which forms a stable, rust-like appearance over time. A double-height lobby with a 25-foot bi-fold door allows the space to be opened to the street during special events; it also serves as a showcase for the exposed wood ceiling and full-height feature wall made from CLT off-cuts. 901 East Sixth achieved LEED Gold certification and was fully leased before construction was complete—at rates significantly exceeding the original pro forma. The project has been a celebrated financial success for its developers, while receiving an enthusiastic reception from the public.
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Construction Type:
III-A
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Building Type:
Business (Office)
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Material Types:
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Companies Involved:
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Thoughtbarn/Delineate Studio
Architect
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ARUP
Fire Engineer
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Mercer Mass Timber
Mass timber (previously Structurlam)
Individuals Involved:
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Bart Whatley
Architect
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Tak Chu
Engineer
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Tim Nesbit
MEP Engineer
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David Barber
Fire engineer
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Kevin Foltermann
General Contractor
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Will Marsh