Menasha Corp

Written by Pat McCormick | Nov 8, 2025 6:21:21 AM

Reclaimed Materials & Furnishings Menasha Corporation | Neenah, WI

Miron Construction approached Urban to reclaim materials from Menasha Corporation‘s 48-year-old office facility. As a material design partner, we brainstormed ways to repurpose timber and siding for the company’s new headquarters.

We were thrilled to be part of this local effort working with members of the Miron and Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) as well as with individuals inside Menasha Corporation to bring this project full circle.

Once large, laminated structural timbers turned decorative beams now secure the glass perimeter on the second floor, as well as structural stringers on the main stairwell near the reception area
Reclaimed laminated beam material was also used to make stairs and handrails
Reclaimed structural decking became five-inch-wide ceiling cladding used in many common areas
Reclaimed, painted vertical grain cedar siding, originally used on the outside of the building, was re-milled and installed as wall and table cladding for the Heritage meeting room
Cedar communal waterfall table (also designed by EUA) is also located in the room.

Our team spent several days at the salvage site sorting for usable material. Once at our shop, we removed nails and then re-sawed and sanded boards. To get some materials ready for their second life, we enlisted the help of local partners that included cabinetmakers, planning mills and painting shops.

Pictured here are the glulams on saws at our facility.

Read this article from our local newspaper.

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