Grand Street Lofts
Corten Facade System
This project is a ground-up loft building in the heart of Williamsburg. The structure includes two expansive lofts and a commercial space on the ground floor. The building is a Passive House project. It’s a pioneering project of energy-efficient construction.
![Facade](https://www.datocms-assets.com/117919/1710349097-grand-lofts_dwg2.png?w=500&ar=3000:2307&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint,edges)
![Exterior photo of lofts](https://www.datocms-assets.com/117919/1707509228-grand-lofts_overall.jpg?w=500&ar=7909:5932&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint,edges)
Key features are the continuous insulation throughout the entirety of the building envelope. The residential portion of the building will be airtight employ high-performance windows to manage solar gain to balance the heat and moisture recovery ventilation system. The goal of this project is to accomplish a path to a net zero/net positive building.
![Facade](https://www.datocms-assets.com/117919/1710348697-grand-lofts_look-up.png?w=500&ar=3000:1375&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint,edges)
Agencie executed the design in collaboration with Knoxville-based design studio KBAS. We were thrilled to collaborate with KBAS, best known for designing the September 11 Pentagon Memorial. The project envisions a custom-designed and fabricated façade system made of corten. Corten is a steel alloy that weathers over time. The project is a mixed-use development by Blue Zees Development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
![Facade](https://www.datocms-assets.com/117919/1710349599-grand-lofts_concept-2.png?w=500&ar=2033:1500&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint,edges)
![Facade](https://www.datocms-assets.com/117919/1710349620-grand-lofts_concept-4.png?w=500&ar=2200:1700&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint,edges)
Services
- Architecture
- Structural Engineering
- Enclosures Engineering
- Fabrication Consultation
- Special Inspections
Location
- Brooklyn,NY
Status
- Completed
Credits
- Maloya Laser
Team
- Sarrah Khan, PE
- Andrés Ulises Cortés, AIA
- Núria Forqués