1001 Water Street, serves as a welcoming community hub to the new neighborhood, connecting its occupants with nature to support the health and well-being of tenants and the wider community. COOKFOX drew inspiration from the native ecology of Florida and its architectural vernacular to inform the massing, organization and detailing of the building. The rigorous modern grid of the building exterior is punctured by a series of deep verandas on each corner of the tower to provide access to outdoor terrace gardens from nearly every office floor.
Project Name: Two Buildings at First WELL Certified Community in North America
Studio Name: COOKFOX Architects
Nature is integrated into the building itself with nine double-height planted loggias carved into the massing and an expansive rooftop terrace. The façade of hand-cast concrete is shaped into rounded, smooth edges and biomimetic custom perforated metal panels screen the louvers and back of house sections of the façade, adding visual interest.
Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure an abundance of natural light for every workplace, while glare is mitigated by the deep façade’s 30-inch solar shading. Denser grids to the east and west maximize shading from the early morning and evening light to improve energy performance and occupant comfort.
Next door, Cora, the residential project, has a different aesthetic sensibility, this one directly related to the Art Deco/Moderne architecture of South Florida. The designers also looked to Tampa’s historical relationship to the water, designing the building’s curvilinear geometry to resist hard edges, its curved corners creating a softer impression on the skyline. The material choice of cast-in-place concrete recalls the city’s industrial past.
A transparent lobby, shops and outdoor seating areas heighten the relationship between inside and out, enhancing community connectivity in the neighborhood. Winding planted canopies over the sidewalk help to reduce the heat island effect, provide shade for pedestrians, and filter light at the street.
Residents enter Cora through a quiet landscaped courtyard, removed from the busy street. This calming entry sequence into a bright lobby with natural materials and textures encourages a grounding transition from the city to home. Windows in the elevator lobbies and balconies on each floor support the Floridian culture of indoor-outdoor living and connect residents to seasons and weather patterns. The rooftop amenities, including a fitness center, kitchen, pool and yoga studio with a terrace, are designed to foster community and support health and well-being. Planted areas integrated throughout the rooftop connect residents with nature and help reknit the local ecosystem.
