Putting Wood on a Pedestal: The Rise of Mid-Rise Podium Design
Podium construction ? alternately known as platform or pedestal construction ? is a building typology characterized by a horizontal division between a lower ?podium? and an upper tower. The podium, which is typically made of concrete or steel, is crowned by multiple light wood-frame stories. Often, the lighter upper structure contains four to five stories of residential units, while the podium houses retail, commercial, or office spaces and above- or below-grade parking. An alternative configuration sports six to seven residential stories (including the podium) and subterranean parking. Some visible examples of this podium construction style include the amenity-rich Stella residences designed by DesignArc; an attractive yet cost-effective student housing project for the University of Washington by Mahlum Architects; and the warm, modern University House Arena District also designed by Mahlum Architects in Eugene, Oregon.
Mahlum Architects' University of Washington West Campus Student Housing. Image © Benjamin Benschneider
Podium construction ? alternately known as platform or pedestal construction ? is a building typology characterized by a horizontal division between a lower ?podium? and an upper tower. The podium, which is typically made of concrete or steel, is crowned by multiple light wood-frame stories. Often, the lighter upper structure contains four to five stories of residential units, while the podium houses retail, commercial, or office spaces ...
Mahlum Architects' University of Washington West Campus Student Housing. Image © Benjamin Benschneider
Podium construction ? alternately known as platform or pedestal construction ? is a building typology characterized by a horizontal division between a lower ?podium? and an upper tower. The podium, which is typically made of concrete or steel, is crowned by multiple light wood-frame stories. Often, the lighter upper structure contains four to five stories of residential units, while the podium houses retail, commercial, or office spaces ...
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