1040 New York St, Lawrence, KS 66044

1040 New York is nestled within the eclectic neighborhood of East Lawrence, the city’s hub of entertainment, education, and art. The site of this year’s home is a short walk from the Historic Downtown Lawrence District and its wide array of shops and eateries, as well as several parks and schools. There is something for everyone in East Lawrence. The neighborhood has one of the highest percentages of working artists in the country, and the community is engaging in plans to extend the Warehouse Arts District to highlight and celebrate creativity and connection. Seasonal markets and festivals bring the community together each year, while students from elementary school to university spend time with friends and family. Dedicated to building a sustainable future, the city of Lawrence boasts 54 parks to serve as places of gathering and methods of connecting residents to the surrounding environment. Following this example, the 1040 New York residence is built in accordance with the US Green Building Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards. With four LEED certifications ranging from ‘Certified’ to ‘Platinum,’ we have achieved the highest performance rating each year to carry out the mission of Studio 804: To better the community and environment by providing a building that minimizes its impact by all metrics. In addition to environmental benefits, a LEED Platinum home provides cost efficiency for homeowners in conjunction with the peace of mind that their house was constructed with global impact in mind.