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Mackson Corners is a visionary project led by Merge Urban Development Group to redevelop the former industrial waterfront along the Fox River in Oshkosh into a vibrant and active streetscape.

The development sits on the former Cook & Brown Lime Co. property – a brick manufacturer incorporated in 1874. It was established the year before a fire destroyed much of the wooden structures in downtown Oshkosh which the city then decided to rebuild in brick. The company quickly grew as a result and began using boats to bring limestone from the east side of Lake Winnebago to the industrial plant via the Fox River and there the company manufactured brick, lime, and mortar. Over the years, the site also housed multiple other commercial and industrial properties, including a sawmill and railroad station.

This mixed used project puts a walkable, urban lifestyle front and center while connecting separate areas of Oshkosh. The site’s river-facing fitness center and walk-up residential units connect the building to the surrounding neighborhood, encouraging pedestrians to flow through the site to the river. There is also ample space for gathering as well as storage for recreational equipment to promote an active lifestyle for tenants.

SENSE OF PERMANENCE AND PRIDE

The project draws inspiration from the site’s industrial history and the sculptural geological forms of the Niagara escarpment. Materials selected for this site are timeless, durable, and maintain their quality throughout the seasonal extremes experienced in Oshkosh. The CERACLAD^® Rainscreen Exterior Siding System used is an advanced ceramic-coated construction assembly that incorporates proven rain-shielding technology. Developed for use in commercial and residential buildings, the system consists of pre-finished siding panels and innovative mounting clips and accessories that are manufactured and designed for durability, flexibility, and ease of installation. Consisting of approximately 45% recycled material, the panels are 100% recyclable, factory finished with no VOC, and contain no asbestos. CERACLAD’s, proprietary Triple Coat Finishing System maintains the original vibrant color with their UV Blocking Ceramic Coating, while their photocatalytic coating provides self-cleaning performance that eliminates virtually all maintenance needed to keep the panels looking new. https://ceraclad.com/

The cool Sho Sugi Ban black panels gives the building a sleek timeless finish https://ceraclad.com/ceraclad-ceramic-coated-panels#sho-sugi-ban.

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