Ascent

World´s tallest Mass Timber Hybrid

The world’s tallest mass timber hybrid building in Milwaukee, USA impresses with a height of 86.5 meters and 25 floors, 19 of which are of solid wood construction. It offers 259 apartments and a pool on the sixth floor. An impressive highlight in the city.

Project Info

Client

Timberlab Inc.
www.timberlab.com

Developer

New Land Enterprises

Architect

Korb + Associates Architects
www.kaa-arch.com

Structural design

Thornton Tomasetti
www.thorntontomasetti.com

General Constructor

C.D. Smith Construction
www.cdsmith.com

Location

Milwaukee, USA

Photography

Ascent MKE
C.D. Smith Construction
Nate Vomhof

Awards

2023 Winner Wood Design Award

2023 Winner “Structure Award” Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

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