Commercial real estate investment services Matthews recently listed for sale the site of 900 Broad Street, a proposed 53-story mixed-use skyscraper in Newark, New Jersey. Designed by INOA Architecture, the 610-foot-tall structure would yield 490 rental units with accompanying amenities, a 44-key hotel, and 178 above-ground parking spots. The property is bounded by Broad, Lafayette, and Green Streets.
The above main rendering looks north at 900 Broad Street set against the downtown Newark skyline. The skyscraper will feature the architect’s signature style with a gently tapered, glass-clad tower rising from an amorphous multistory podium. The overall design would create a striking contrast with the traditional architectural style of City Hall directly across the street.
Additional renderings below provide further views of 900 Broad Street among its forthcoming high-rise neighbors that are also being designed by INOA Architecture. The slimmer eastern profile will feature a meandering pattern of concrete creating a series of staggered balconies lined with glass railings.
The below street-level perspective shows the base with its abstract form, diagonal columns, and sleek lines.
Below is an outdated rendering of the skyscraper from YIMBY’s first coverage of the project in 2019.
The property is currently occupied by several abutting low-rise commercial structures along Green Street and an expansive surface-level parking lot.
The project is designed for the ASPIRE Program, enabling developers to pursue tax credits that can be applied to the development. Matthews’ first vice president and director David Ferber and associate Brendan Cina listed the property, which is the largest multifamily development on the market in Newark…