T3 FAT Village, Florida’s first large scale mass timber office building

T3 FAT Village is a key component of the transformation of FAT Village into a 900,000 square foot mixed-use arts district in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The development brings together office, residential, hospitality, and cultural uses, shaping an urban environment where work, living, and creative life intersect.
As Florida’s first major mass timber office building, T3 FAT Village establishes a new reference for sustainable commercial construction in the state. The six-story building offers approximately 180,000 square feet of Class AA office space and forms part of a broader masterplan that includes residential towers, restaurants, entertainment, and public spaces.

Exposed Mass Timber Structure with Glulam

The structural concept is based on a fully exposed mass timber system. Five stories of glued laminated timber (glulam) beams and columns support dowel laminated timber (DLT) floor panels, creating open and flexible office spaces showcasing the natural warmth and character of exposed wood. The building is set on a concrete podium, while external steel bracing provides the lateral load-bearing system. Large-format windows ensure high levels of natural daylight enhancing the open, biophilic workplace environment.

Prefabricated Glulam Components by HASSLACHER group

The 110 m³ glulam composite components were manufactured at the HASSLACHER group’s site in Hermagor (HASSLACHER Holzbausysteme GmbH), and the 805 m³ standard glulam was produced at the site in Sachsenburg (NORITEC Holzindustrie GmbH). The entire project featured a very high level of prefabrication: the elements were fully cut and finished, coated in the factory, and the custom steel connectors were pre-assembled to ensure a smooth and efficient installation on site.

PEFC Certified Glued Laminated Timber and Long Term Carbon Storage

All installed glued laminated timber is PEFC certified and sourced from sustainably managed forests. The volume of glued laminated timber used in the building corresponds to the amount of wood that regrows in Austrian forests in approximately 15 minutes.
By using glued laminated timber as the primary structural system, carbon equivalent to around 685 tonnes of CO₂ is stored within the building. This amount corresponds to the equivalent annual emissions of approximately 410 passenger vehicles, based on an average annual mileage of 12,000 kilometres per vehicle (emissions factor: Austrian Environment Agency, May 2025).

Modern Office Design in the FAT Village Arts District

At ground level, the building connects seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood through activated streets, paseos, and outdoor spaces, reinforcing FAT Village’s role as a vibrant arts and cultural district. The office floors are designed as warehouse-inspired spaces that support collaboration, flexibility, and occupant well-being, complemented by amenities focused on health and wellness.

LEED Gold, WELL and WiredScore Platinum Targets

The project targets LEED Gold, WELL Building Standard, and WiredScore Platinum certification, reflecting its focus on sustainability, user comfort, and future-ready infrastructure. Located within walking distance of Fort Lauderdale’s Brightline station, T3 FAT Village demonstrates how mass timber construction can support modern workplace requirements while contributing to low-carbon urban development.