SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
OCA’s mission is to provide quality, specialized, practical and cost effective solutions to address our client’s architectural and engineering design needs. Our objective is to provide maximum value to our clients by utilizing our team’s expertise in the area of project planning, development of contract documents and construction administration. Our perspective and approach to our craft is that we are business people first and architects second or business people who focus on the business of architecture. This is instrumental in our approach to architecture and ultimately the reason why we strive to create maximum value for our clients. Further, OCA seeks to create a diverse work force that will be equipped to compete both nationally and globally. We are committed to attracting the best people and providing them with an environment and structure that allows for and encourages limitless professional and personal growth opportunities as well as a share in the prosperity of the firm.
OCA’s mission is to provide quality, specialized, practical and cost effective solutions to address our client’s architectural and engineering design needs. Our objective is to provide maximum value to our clients by utilizing our team’s expertise in the area of project planning, development of contract documents and construction administration. Our perspective and approach to our craft is that we are business people first and architects second or business people who focus on the business of architecture. This is instrumental in our approach to architecture and ultimately the reason why we strive to create maximum value for our clients. Further, OCA seeks to create a diverse work force that will be equipped to compete both nationally and globally. We are committed to attracting the best people and providing them with an environment and structure that allows for and encourages limitless professional and personal growth opportunities as well as a share in the prosperity of the firm.
OCA’s mission is to provide quality, specialized, practical and cost effective solutions to address our client’s architectural and engineering design needs. Our objective is to provide maximum value to our clients by utilizing our team’s expertise in the area of project planning, development of contract documents and construction administration. Our perspective and approach to our craft is that we are business people first and architects second or business people who focus on the business of architecture. This is instrumental in our approach to architecture and ultimately the reason why we strive to create maximum value for our clients. Further, OCA seeks to create a diverse work force that will be equipped to compete both nationally and globally. We are committed to attracting the best people and providing them with an environment and structure that allows for and encourages limitless professional and personal growth opportunities as well as a share in the prosperity of the firm.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The VUE- Riverview Terrace
The VUE-Riverview Terrace
In recent years, Newark's city center has been witnessing a transformation from the additions of venues such as the Prudential Center and NJPAC arts center, to the corporate presence of companies such as Audible and Panasonic. This transformation has been expanding to Newark's surrounding neighborhoods and districts to help support the city center's growth.
One such neighborhood is the Ironbound district, which the proposed project site is located. 'The VUE- Riverview Terrace' is situated along the south side of Raymond Boulevard, with views overlooking the Passaic River. The building's design looks to blend the traditional red and brown brick material pallet that the city is known for, with some more modern gray tones. The overall building volume was pushed and pulled, balconies introduced, and different materials were used in an effort to help energize the street facing facades. Storefront glazing along the street frontage helps to activate the pedestrian experience, while a large curtain wall element positioned at the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Lexington Street acts as a 'gateway' of sorts for vehicles traveling along Raymond.
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Some of the building amenities which will be provided include a fitness room, lounge space, EV charging, as well as as roof top terrace overlooking the riverfront. Acting as a quasi front yard to the building, Newark's riverfront park across the street offers access to walking and biking trail, open green areas as well as recreation spaces.
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OCA Architect look forward to being part of Newark's continued growth.
