735 Forest, Birmingham, MI
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BUILDING OVERVIEW
735 Forest is a vibrant three-story, mixed-use building set in Birmingham’s up-and-coming Triangle District. The dynamic, urban setting incorporates on-site covered parking, ground-floor bistro, second-floor office spaces, and third-floor lofts. The building architecture is comprised of soft yellow brick with gun-metal steel panels. On the interior, 735 Forest utilizes only the finest, and greenest, materials. From rich, German Oak panels that were sustainably harvested, to pale cream and dark grey tiles high in recycled content, the interior has been beautifully and carefully designed. In terms of both architectural styling and sustainability, the building sets the standard for what future development in the Triangle District will entail. 735 Forest will be one of Birmingham’s finest and most sophisticated addresses.
LOFTS: AMENITIES
735 Forest provides one, two, and three bedroom living spaces that are open and spacious like a true loft, yet refined and sophisticated like a home. As a resident of 735 Forest, you’ll find your home maximizes light and incorporates quality materials sensitive to our environment.
Exquisite building
- Prominent design and meticulous construction
- Expansive city views
- Enclosed designated on-site parking
- Private residential lobby and elevator to third level
- Recycling station and trash chute
- Onsite storage
Contemporary, green design
- Contemporary open floor plans with plentiful natural light
- Spacious private balcony
- Generous walk-in closets
- Gourmet kitchens
- Kohler Canac custom wood cabinetry
- Energy Star™ stainless steel appliances and gas range
- Hardwood flooring by Shaw Green Edge™
- Kohler Dual flush toilets
- Low-flow and low-consumption Kohler plumbing fixtures
- Expansive and operable Weathershield windows and doors
- Window shading
- Recycled content products including tile
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood doors
- Regionally sourced materials
- Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints and finishes
- Urea-formaldehyde free adhesives
High-tech and energy efficient
- Prepped fo hi-speed internet
- Touchtone entrance system
- Card reader access system throughout building
- Energy Star lighting – CFL’s throughout
- Carrier high efficiency furnace/air conditioner
- Fully insulated wall and roof system for maximum thermal comfort and sound
LOFTS: Executive Amenity Options
Catering to the individual seeking an upgrade in amenities, the following list of options is available when leasing at 735 Forest. Concierge services are designed to meet personal or professional needs with an emphasis on convenience and acting as a resource for information on items and services of all kinds.
Executive amenity options
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping
- Conference space available on an appointment basis
- Handling of all incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Transportation services
- Courier service
- Errand service
- Dining reservations and event planning
- Dry cleaning delivery service
- Access to photocopier and fax machine
- 24-hour electronic security system
To inquire about our fully customizable program, please contact our office at 248-258-7180
OFFICES: Amenities
The second floor of 735 Forest is designated for executive office space. This unique building has some of the finest office space in the area and is customizable to suit your business needs.
Exquisite building
- Premium Class A+ space
- Expansive city views
- On-site, covered parking
- On-street parking
- Alternative transportation friendly - bikes, hybrids, buses
Contemporary, green design
- LEED compliant tenant build out
- Green oriented building products and regionally sourced materials
- Maximum thermal wall system for comfort and sound
- Design build for 90% daylight views
- Recycling facilities
- Kohler™ waterless urinals, low-flow toilets and faucets
- Expansive, operable Weathershield™ windows and doors
- Window shading
- Shaw Green Edge™ flooring
- Urea-formaldehyde free adhesives
- Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints and finishes
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood doors/trim/panels
High-tech and energy efficient
- Dedicated elevator to 2nd floor
- Card access system throughout
- Touchtone entrance system
- Automatic light system / sensors
- Prepped for hi-speed internet
- Fluorescent light surface fixtures / recessed cans throughout
- Dedicated power
- Efficient, Energy Star™ heating & cooling system
- Energy Star™ appliances
- Energy consumption rates 30% less for water and 35% less for electrical and gas usage
Forest Grill
Nationally acclaimed, Five Lakes Grill chef-owner, Brian Polcyn will operate Forest Grill. Located on the street level of 735 Forest, this 65-seat boutique restaurant will feature an open kitchen, brick oven, and seasonal outdoor patio. The menu will showcase the European-style charcuterie, the art of smoking and curing meats, for which Chef Brian is known.
The centerpiece of the Forest Grill will be Chef Brian’s recently acquired antique German Berkel flywheel meat slicer that will be used to slice his house-cured hams, sausages, and other meats.
The moderately priced menu will allow the Forest Grill to become an establishment where local residents will frequently dine and socialize.
Chef Brian Polcyn
Brian Polcyn is a nationally recognized Chef who has been active in the Detroit market for 33 years. He was trained at The Golden Mushroom, was the chef at The Lark, and has owned and operated some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the area such as Pike Street and Chimayo in Pontiac, Michigan, Acadia in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Five Lakes Grill in Milford, Michigan.
Brian has been the Chef/Proprietor of Five Lakes Grill for twelve years. The Detroit Free Press named Five Lakes Grill as Restaurant of the Year in 2005. In 2006, Brian was honored to be nominated for the prestigious Best Chef in the Midwest award from the James Beard Foundation. Brian is the author of the cookbook Charcuterie, also nominated for a James Beard award for best single subject that same year. He teaches Culinary Arts at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan and has consulted for the restaurant community for 20 years for companies such as Northwest Airlines, Kellogg’s, and numerous restaurants.
Brian is an advocate of using locally grown, organic ingredients and is respected for his regional American cooking style. He was the subject in Michael Ruhlmans book, “The Soul of a Chef,” and has been featured in such publications as The New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, Bon Appetite, Nuvo, The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, Playboy, and Hour Detroit Magazine.
Neighborhood: The Triangle District
The Triangle District is a new urban neighborhood within the City of Birmingham. Guidelines ensure that future redevelopment in this district is mixed-use, pedestrian friendly, and environmentally sensitive. Vibrancy, energy, and style will define the Triangle District.
Bound by Maple, Adams, and Woodward Avenue, the Triangle District is walking distance to Birmingham’s downtown, which is filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and offices. East of the Triangle District is the Rail District, anchored by the Big Rock Chop House, The Reserve, the District Lofts, and the Amtrak Station, and populated with numerous galleries, shops, design studios, recreation destinations, and parks. Residents of 735 Forest will benefit from living close to both of these bustling centers of activity, while they enjoy the Triangle District’s quiet neighborhood atmosphere and tree-lined streets.
The future of the district will feature new residential condominiums, live/work units, and lofts above first floor retail such as bistros, boutiques, and offices. 735 Forest is leading the redevelopment by offering the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, mixed-use building of its kind within the Triangle District. It is the essence of “new urban” living.
Neighborhood: Birmingham
The City of Birmingham, Michigan is located between the City of Detroit and the City of Pontiac, with the historically significant thoroughfare of Woodward Avenue traversing through the City. Accessible to all major freeways and airports, as well as located among some of the nation’s most affluent suburbs, Downtown Birmingham is a center for business, social, and cultural activities.
Birmingham has a lively, pedestrian friendly downtown offering one of the Midwest’s premier shopping districts. Comprised of nearly 300 retailers, the City offers a wonderfully diverse assortment of fine restaurants, clothiers, gift boutiques, salons, spas, art galleries, antique dealers, and nightclubs. Movie theaters and centrally located picturesque parks complete the city center.
The unique ambiance that emulates from the city of Birmingham combines the beautiful outdoors, upscale city living, and a vibrant nightlife. 735 Forest, situated within Birmingham’s evolving Triangle District, puts you in the middle of it all. It is in an ideal location providing direct access to this beautiful, chic urban setting.
Green: Green Amenities
735 Forest incorporates many resource-efficient systems and sustainable materials into an architecturally unique structure.
Exquisite building
- Light gauge steel framing on steel superstructure
- Emphasis on local, Michigan, regional product procurement
- White roof coating for high solar reflectance in conjunction with Dow Styrofoam insulation
- Exclusive Dow Thermax total wall system insulation system for reduction in energy loss
- Spray-foam wall insulation to eliminate air movement and add insulating value
- Storm water retention system
- High performance, low-e glazing systems with 90% daylight views
- Large daylight openings with operable windows
Contemporary, green design
- Mixed-use designation
- Redevelopment of existing site
- Walkable downtown and community
- Close proximity to a variety of local resources including markets, salons, restaurants, etc
- Close access to public transportation
- Hybrid / electric vehicle parking
- Bicycle storage, changing rooms, with shower facilities
- Classic architecture utilizing long lasting materials such as brick, stone, and metal panels
High-tech and energy efficient
- 35% optional energy savings derived from heating/cooling systems, water heating, lighting throughout
- Energy Star heating and cooling units with system sensors and high efficiency benefits
- Energy efficient mechanical system design
- 30% reduction in water utilizing water reduction toilets/waterless urinals/automatic sensors
- Central hot water system
- Light pollution reduction light fixtures
Green: Leed Certicication
735 Forest will be the first mixed-use building in the Triangle District and is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification is the nationally recognized standard for sustainable and environmentally focused construction. For a building to be LEED certified it must be designed and built to strict standards set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council. As a building pursuing LEED certification, 735 Forest is being created to these standards, using sustainable materials, efficient construction techniques, and a thoughtful, environmentally responsible approach.
Development Team
735 Forest is a collaborative effort of some of southeast Michigan’s most accomplished developers, architects, and contractors. The design and building team is comprised of Victor Saroki and Associates, Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc., Templeton Building Company, and MJT Development. The American Institute of Architects named Victor Saroki and Associates Architectural Firm of the Year in 2007. Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly, Inc. and Templeton Building Company are recognized as two of the areas most sophisticated contracting firms. MJT Development stands behind a reputation of the utmost quality in high-end residential developments.
Corporate Partners
The development team took special care when designing the building to ensure the best practices were executed on-site. Not only is the building architecturally significant, but the structural and mechanical systems behind its façade utilize the most advanced technology. To ensure 735 Forest includes the most innovate, technologically savvy, and finest products, the development team formed various corporate partnerships with companies including Dow, Durolast, Weathershied, Carrier, Shaw, Kohler/Canac, Royal Mosa, and GE Appliances. By creating these partnerships, 735 Forest will act as a case study for many of these company’s beta products and most innovative technologies.