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adaptive reuse
mental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for historic adaptive reuse, according to LRK. Specific sustainability features include a district 3.5-MW, 9.6-million Btu/hour CHP (combined heat and power) plant that provides thermal and electrical needs for the entire project, plus neighboring healthcare, educational, and residential facilities. Further efficiencies will curtail water use by 40% to minimize the impact on the Memphis aquifer, the main source of water for the city. As a project to serve the community, the design of Crosstown Concourse put people first and focused on planning the space to offer moments for gathering, convergence, and community enhancement, according to the architects. Traditional planning is all about separation. Employment, industrial, and housing all exist separately of one another within the urban context. Urban magnets do the opposite. Crosstown converges all these urban pieces so they work together to not only serve the community, but also to create one. Crosstown’s design creates diversity, inclusivity, traffic, and a truly unique place to inhabit and use. CA
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Above. Crosstown also contains 270 private residences, which are all connected to the surrounding community through a series of open-air plazas and gardens. Below. Crosstown Concourse’s connecting corridors and atria have been designed as dynamic architectural environments, inspiring movement and exploration through the space. Brick walls, exposed structure, concrete floors, and natural light are integral.
