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Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE)
Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE)
Charlottesville, VA, United States
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Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE)
Charlottesville, VA, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
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The Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) in downtown Charlottesville redefines sustainable urban development while fostering innovation and community connection. This LEED Platinum-certified, 215,000 SF mixed-use project incorporates coworking spaces, offices, retail, and a public plaza extending Charlottesville’s historic pedestrian mall and inviting community interaction.
Designed to support a dynamic mix of uses, CODE features flexible coworking spaces for startups and entrepreneurs, private offices for businesses, retail shops to activate the streetscape, and a range of meeting rooms, including a state-of-the-art auditorium for events and presentations. The building includes dedicated areas for wellness, such as fitness facilities and breakout spaces, enhancing the comfort of its tenants.
Sustainability remains at the project’s core, with CODE achieving a 73% reduction in energy use intensity (EUI) compared to the benchmark for similar buildings of the same type. The building envelope uses a modern rainscreen system, providing high thermal performance and water resistance while referencing the area’s historic brick and window patterns. The stepped massing integrates the structure into the surrounding urban fabric, creating terraces and green roofs that reduce heat island effects and offer panoramic views.
Rainwater management plays a central role in CODE’s environmental strategy. Occupied green roofs absorb and retain rainwater, slowly releasing it into underground cisterns for reuse during droughts. Simulations evaluated the impact of the building’s form on energy consumption and tree canopy shadows, ensuring a design that respects the environment.
The interior prioritizes health and well-being with low-emission materials and a ventilation system delivering twice the standard fresh air flow. Natural daylight and views are thoughtfully integrated, enhancing productivity and cognitive function for tenants and visitors. Public spaces encourage interaction and community engagement, while the vibrant programming of the building—including pop-up retail, networking events, and cultural activities—establishes CODE as a hub for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation.
Collaborators:
WOLF ACKERMAN - Associate Architect
Gregg Bleam Landscape Architects - Landscape Architect
Fox & Associates - Structural Engineer
2RW Consulting Engineers - MEP Engineer
Hourigan Group - Contractor
Designed to support a dynamic mix of uses, CODE features flexible coworking spaces for startups and entrepreneurs, private offices for businesses, retail shops to activate the streetscape, and a range of meeting rooms, including a state-of-the-art auditorium for events and presentations. The building includes dedicated areas for wellness, such as fitness facilities and breakout spaces, enhancing the comfort of its tenants.
Sustainability remains at the project’s core, with CODE achieving a 73% reduction in energy use intensity (EUI) compared to the benchmark for similar buildings of the same type. The building envelope uses a modern rainscreen system, providing high thermal performance and water resistance while referencing the area’s historic brick and window patterns. The stepped massing integrates the structure into the surrounding urban fabric, creating terraces and green roofs that reduce heat island effects and offer panoramic views.
Rainwater management plays a central role in CODE’s environmental strategy. Occupied green roofs absorb and retain rainwater, slowly releasing it into underground cisterns for reuse during droughts. Simulations evaluated the impact of the building’s form on energy consumption and tree canopy shadows, ensuring a design that respects the environment.
The interior prioritizes health and well-being with low-emission materials and a ventilation system delivering twice the standard fresh air flow. Natural daylight and views are thoughtfully integrated, enhancing productivity and cognitive function for tenants and visitors. Public spaces encourage interaction and community engagement, while the vibrant programming of the building—including pop-up retail, networking events, and cultural activities—establishes CODE as a hub for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation.
Collaborators:
WOLF ACKERMAN - Associate Architect
Gregg Bleam Landscape Architects - Landscape Architect
Fox & Associates - Structural Engineer
2RW Consulting Engineers - MEP Engineer
Hourigan Group - Contractor
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