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From sustainability to social equity, this project represents the power of collaboration and thoughtful construction. Our team is proud to have played a role in bringing this landmark destination to Monmouth University alongside CookFox Architects and the entire project team.
Last June, this 30,000-square-foot museum, archives, and performance venue on the campus on Monmouth University, located in Long Branch, New Jersey, not far from Springsteen’s hometown of Freehold officially opened its doors to the public. The building and surrounding landscape pay tribute to its namesake, and aim to tell a story of Bruce’s fabric and the DNA of his native New Jersey.
The repeating cladding of weathered steel panels honor New Jersey’s industrial history; the structure’s exposed mass timber reflects Springsteen’s affinity for simple and rustic décor; and the building’s west-facing entrance features an elevated boardwalk aiming to portray the Jersey Shore. Drawing inspiration from aspects of Bruce’s life dating back to his early childhood, “The building really feels like me,” Springsteen remarked at the Center’s opening ceremony.
The building also tells stories that are embedded in the fabric of its making. Torcon provided 100 percent unionized labor for the project, which was important to Bruce and the Board of Directors. The team also pursued LEED v.4’s Social Equity Pilot credit, which encourages supply chain transparency. According to Charlene Chai, senior associate with CookFox, the three materials used to meet the credit were a bio-based wallpaper derived from sugarcane, FSC-certified end grain flooring in the theater, and GreenTag-certified sealer for the decking. She calls this version of the credit “a relatively small lift,” but “it gets you thinking about what it means to be specifying products with supply chains in mind. It’s a good first step.”
Excerpts of the project description above has been cited from Metropolis Magazine.
Please read the full article here
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