In 2017, we published a brief synopsis about the future of cross laminated timber [CLT]. Interest in sustainable construction continues to gather momentum.

Rowley Properties, VIA Architecture, and GLY broke ground on 2005 Poplar in Issaquah on Thursday, August 15. The four-story, 70,000 square foot office building , which is part of Rowley’s larger Hyla Crossing, will be complete next fall.

GLY has a long-standing involvement with Forterra so when the opportunity surfaced earlier this year to join them for their mass timber event, we jumped on it!

The 2005 Poplar building incorporates a number of unique design elements including CLT, a glass-enclosed stairway that illuminates at night, light fixtures made of recycled cardboard, and a sculpture of a buck with a bit of a history.

Issaquah’s landscape has several prominent new additions including Rowley Properties’ 2005 Poplar. The four-story office building just off I-90 features a cross-laminated timber [CLT] ceiling and CLT stairs and wall inside a glass-enclosed stairwell.

2005 Poplar [Coughlin Porter Lundeen] wins Best in State - Silver Award for Unique or Innovative Application of New or Existing Techniques.

Art presents unique construction concerns that must be carefully managed. Take a peek into this special scope of work.

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