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  • 275 SUSSEX

    Serving Newark youth to inspire a better tomorrow
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DATE

2022

SIZE

40,000 – 70,000 SF

USE

Education

LOCATION

275 Sussex Ave.

ABOUT

275 Sussex is a historic rehabilitation project located at 275 Sussex Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. Originally constructed in the early 1920s as the Newark Christian School, the three-story masonry building is being revitalized and adapted into a modern educational facility for KIPP Academy, continuing the property's longstanding role as a place of learning.


The redevelopment preserves the building's historic architectural character while introducing contemporary educational spaces designed to support today's students and educators. Through careful restoration and modernization, the project balances the preservation of Newark's architectural heritage with the functional requirements of a modern charter school.


By giving a historic educational building a renewed purpose, 275 Sussex demonstrates the potential of adaptive reuse to preserve important structures while supporting community needs. The project contributes to Newark's ongoing revitalization by transforming an existing historic property into a contemporary learning environment and strengthening the building's legacy for future generations.

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