Liberty Lane Residential
Hampton, NH
Liberty Lane brings a new residential development to Hampton, New Hampshire, by repurposing and renovating an existing office building and creating new space. The project is at the site of the former headquarters for Wheelabrator-Frye and later Fisher Scientific but is underutilized. The grounds of the office park are nestled amongst the trees, dotted with ponds and paths.
The master plan offers residents everything from walking and biking trails to a dog park and pickleball courts. For relaxation and social events, there are lush lounging spots around the pond, grill stations, and a rooftop deck. Inside, residents enjoy a co-working space, a pet spa, a golf simulator, and a fitness center. The new entry lobby, which connects to the existing brick garage, will be flooded with natural light offering pond views.
Designed with the context in mind, Liberty Lane’s renovated building (building 1) builds upon the established federal revival style by removing the sloped roof and creating a penthouse. This gesture pays homage to the existing style, allowing residents to occupy the third floor. The façade design combines traditional masonry with new shingles and cementitious fiber panels, adding an elegant tapestry to the façade.
Across the pond (building 2) is a new residential building similarly styled with a more modern aesthetic. The façade is articulated with two-story bands and balconies, giving a more residential scale to the building and introducing contemporary details to the traditional form. The façade is divided into the classic composition of the base, middle, and top, echoing the style of the renovation in a contemporary way. Responding to the existing building and landscape, the building steps along the pond, creating an entry court and pond views for the units within.
The new residential units will provide 210 units, in approximately 255,000 SF combined. These residential buildings are near the region’s highways (I-95 & Route 101) and close to shared transportation opportunities for easy commuter access.
Tidemark/The Kane Companies
PROCON Design
