Risk Building: Historic Green Renovation Underway in Summit, New Jersey
Stephen Del Percio
Greenock Capital is executing a green renovation of the historic two-story Risk Building at 535 Springfield Avenue in Summit, New Jersey. The building dates from 1873 and is named for Dr. William H. Risk, a medical doctor who settled in Summit that same year. Greenock has retained Wesketch Architecture of Millington, New Jersey as the architect of record for the project, which will preserve much of the building’s original granite and brownstone facade features. Although the project is incorporating numerous green design elements, it does not appear that it will seek any formal third-party green building certification. The new structure will be called the Claremont Corporate Center and include various energy-efficient upgrades, ranging from extensive daylighting and interior occupancy sensors to new elevators and exterior lighting.
General contractor Sweetwater Construction Corp. is moving the project through its construction phase, and LEED AP project manager Paul Perry calls the company’s efforts to recycle construction materials “amazing.” If certain materials can’t be incorporated into the Risk Building, Mr. Perry is preserving them for his own personal renovation projects rather than sending them off to a landfill. In addition, Sweetwater is sourcing carpet backing, ceiling tile, and numerous other building components that include a high percentage of recycled-content materials.
CB Richard Ellis is the exclusive leasing agent for the property.
