The Newest Madison, WI Buildings Give This University Town a European Vibe [Time Lapse Images]
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It’s for good reason that Madison has been recently called one of the best places to live in the U.S. and is drawing investors’ attention. It’s economically diverse and prosperous, noticeably green and culturally vibrant, not least because of the presence of its university – The University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The high-ranking public university (No. 10 in the country) dominates much of the city’s life. Not only is it the city’s biggest employer (along with state government) and a partner to an emerging number of tech-groups; but also a great source of wealth and vibrancy particularly for the city’s downtown and campus satellite neighborhoods. That’s because many of Madison’s residential new builds cater to the ever-growing student population. The university could be said to have given Madison more of a European university-city feel, as one of only five US cities to be awarded platinum-level bicycle friendliness.
Here at RentCafe, we’ve teamed up with Google Street View to bring you a visual tour that looks at some of the recent developments that have greatly improved Madison’s skyline. On each image, click on the arrow and slide it across to see the changes:
1. 229 Lakelawn – State-Langdon
Year completed: 2012
Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison looking for a place to call home can do no better than 229. The campus apartment building, completed in 2012 in the State-Langdon neighborhood, offers high-end, fully-furnished 3-, 4- or 6-bedroom apartments, with floor plans ranging from 259 to 1,563 square feet. As expected from on-campus accommodation, there are a host of amenities, including a fitness center and private night security.
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2. Hampton Inn & Suites – State-Langdon
Year completed: 2013
The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel was strategically placed in a central location at the heart of the State-Langdon neighborhood, offering a plethora of modern amenities – from an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and executive business center to complimentary breakfasts – the hotel adds value to the area tourism and business, and certainly more choices for visitors on UW-Madison Family Weekend.
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3. Hub Madison – State-Langdon
Year completed: 2015
Occupying the corner of North Frances Street and State Street, the aptly named Hub, completed in 2015, offers the best of both worlds: luxury downtown living with close proximity to campus. On-hand to its studio or 1- to 5-bedroom apartment residents are such amenities as a panoramic rooftop pool, sand volleyball court and recording studio (and also plenty of private and communal spaces should students find time to study!)
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4. Chazen Museum of Art – State-Langdon
Year completed: 2011
Inaugurated in 1970 as the Elvejhem Art Center, the building – housing a diverse and extensive artistic collection – was renamed the Chazen Museum of Art in 2005. The $43 million expansion (pictured), funded by both UW-Madison alumni and Madison residents, opened in 2011, providing further exhibition space for some of the 20,000 artworks that make up the collection.
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5. Domain Madison – Capitol
Year completed: 2014
Having just won the TOBY award for High Rise Property of the Year, the Domain’s Madison apartments continue to prove themselves amongst the local competition. Made up of a mix of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, the 12-story building is packed full of both apartment and communal amenities – including a pool, rooftop terrace and tanning center, not to mention its perfect location in the bustling, historic Capitol neighborhood.
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6. Ovation 309 – Capitol
Year completed: 2015
It’s little wonder that Ovation 309 can count among its accolades the BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) Building of the Year award. Developed as a partnership between the City of Madison and Hovde Properties, the multi-use building houses 248 apartments, retail and commercial space, as well as the administrative operations for the Madison Fire Department.
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7. Edgewater Hotel Wisconsin Tower – Capitol
Year completed: 2014
Completed in 2014, the 14-story Edgewater – with its new Wisconsin Tower – constitutes a complete revamp of the original 1948 Edgewater Hotel. Guests of any of its 202 rooms are treated to the same exquisite service experienced by such famous names as Elvis Presley, Bob Marley and the Dalai Lama, so whether you want to host an event, relax at the spa or waterfront or hold a meeting, the Edgewater undoubtedly ranks among the best places to do it.
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8. The Ideal – Greenbush
Year completed: 2013
Situated just a stone’s throw from the waterfront and from two of Madison’s hospitals (St. Mary’s and Meriter) in the more tranquil Greenbush neighborhood, The Ideal is well-positioned to compete on the high-end apartment market. The pet-friendly 2013-build is managed by The Gallina Companies, offering a choice of upscale studios, 1- or 2-bedroom apartments – and 5,000 square feet of commercial space. A big share of its tenants are Epic employees.
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9. Brownlofts – Regent
Year completed: 2012
A popular recent addition to the picturesque suburban neighborhood of Regent is the sleek, modern apartment community of the Brownlofts. Its 64 units, comprised of 1- or 2-bedroom apartments, all come beautifully furnished with wooden floors, plush carpeting and 10-foot ceilings. If there wasn’t enough to tempt you, the Brownlofts affords its renters access to a fantastic range of practical amenities and services.
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10. The Discovery Building – South Campus
Year completed: 2010
Completed in 2010, the gold LEED-certified Discovery Building houses two research centers – one public and one private – which have collaborated to form the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (a cutting edge partnership in the field of biomedical research.) Also contained within the building is the so-called ‘Town Center’, a communal area comprising conference rooms and dining options and facilitating academic excellence through the exchange of ideas.
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11. The Constellation (Google Office) – Tenney-Lapham
Year completed: 2013
Part luxury apartment complex, part commercial space, The Constellation embodies the revitalization of downtown Madison’s Tenney-Lapham neighborhood. With such prestigious companies as Google occupying some of the 32,500 square feet, it goes without saying that the 12-story building is lavishly catered for, and with 100% of apartments occupied when the building opened in 2013, The Constellation continues to challenge the idea that the sky’s the limit.
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Nadia Balint is a senior creative writer for RENTCafé. She covers news and trends in residential and commercial real estate and their impact on our everyday life, including rental housing, for-sale housing, real estate development, homeownership, market reports, insurance, landlord-tenant laws, personal finance, urban development, economy, sustainability, and social issues. Nadia holds a B.S. in Business Management from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. You can connect with Nadia via email.
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