Gilbane Building Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Brooklyn’s 1 Willoughby Square
New York, NY – June 18, 2021 – Gilbane Building Company celebrated the official debut of 1 Willoughby Square in Downtown Brooklyn in a ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 15, 2021. Developed by JEMB Realty Corporation and designed by FXCollaborative, 1 Willoughby Square is the tallest new commercial building in Downtown Brooklyn and the first major ground-up office project to rise since the area’s 2004 rezoning. The building includes space for offices, retail, and a public elementary school. Gilbane managed construction of the 34-story, nearly 500,000-square-foot tower.
One Willoughby will be a great contribution to the growth of Brooklyn, offering best-in-class design and amenities. This inspiring new mixed-use building is the result of a terrific collaboration and we’re grateful for our partnership with JEMB Realty Corporation, FXCollaborative, DeSimone Consulting Engineers, Cosentini Associates, and Langan.
The tower opens directly onto the 1-acre Willoughby Square Park and rises 34-stories above Brooklyn, offering unbeatable views of New York City skylines and waterways. The addition of this tower to the city of Brooklyn will create a destination that is vibrant for those who visit, work and live.
This building includes a number of amenities and features, such as:
- 14-feet ceilings
- 10’x25’ feet window bays
- Private outdoor space on multiple floors
- 250-space bicycle parking area
- Advanced air filtration
- Operable windows to allow fresh air to circulate within the building
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.
Since 1949, Gilbane has delivered construction services in New York State for clients across multiple market sectors, including commercial office, multi-unit and high rise residential, cultural, education, healthcare, public sector, science and technology, and mission critical.
For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.