taking shape photo journal
The Triangle is everchanging as the Taking Shape, Our Triangle redevelopment moves forward. The Taking Shape team will continue to add photos to this journal to document and celebrate our progress. Additional photos from the Taking Shape B1 Groundbreaking are available on a dedicated page.
Example Luna Unit Photos
These images reflect the most common apartment layout at Luna. Apartments layouts vary throughout the building.
Ongoing Construction Photos
Snapshots to document the progress of the Taking Shape, Our Triangle redevelopment.
10.13.2026 - Metal paneling installation continues at Luna/B1.
10.13.2026 - Triangle Community Ministry staff and Board of Directors visit their future space in The Kaleidoscope (B1)
10.05.2026 - The Taking Shape Team reviews furniture and finishes for The Kaleidoscope.
10.05.2026 - The moon over Luna (B1)
09.22.2026 - Brittingham residents attend a Relocation Kickoff Meeting to learn more about their upcoming moving process.
09.22.2026 - Bronze and wood-look metal paneling is being installed on the courtyard side of Luna (B1)
09.16.2026 - Local artist Audifax connects with CDA residents to determine themes of the future Kaleidoscope public art mural.
09.11.2026 - Framing has begun in the spaces that will become The Kaleidoscope
09.11.2026 - Crews frame areas for metal panel siding on the exterior of Luna (B1)
08.25.2026 - Members of the Taking Shape Team standing on the future courtyard outside The Kaleidoscope.
08.25.2026 - The Taking Shape Team walks the construction site of Luna/The Kaleidoscope on a sunny day
08.24.2026 - Mosaic Artists receive feedback on draft imagery for the Luna exterior mosaic.
08.24.2026 - Brittingham residents join a discussion about the future public art mosaic at the entrance of Luna Apartments.
08.24.2026 - Local mosaic artists provide an overview of mosaic styles for Brittingham residents.
08.12.2026 - Artists selected to create the Luna entrance mosaic talk to residents at the CDA Social about their desired themes for the art piece.
08.12.2026 - The artist selected for the Kaleidoscope mural hosts an art activity for residents at the CDA Social.
07.28.2026 - Masonry continues at Luna (B1), along the side of the building that will face the future lake-to-lake multiuse path.
07.28.2026 - Cabinet installation has begun at Luna (B1)
07.28.2026 - View across the future courtyard of Luna (B1)
07.28.2026 - The Taking Shape Team walks the construction site of Luna (B1)
07.15.2026 - Drywall work and painting continue in this 5th floor apartment at Luna (B1)
07.14.2026 - Brick in a warm color tone on the courtyard facade of Luna (B1.)
07.01.2026 - Residential elevator installation at Luna (B1)
06.22.2026 - Luna (B1) apartment patio doors and facade brick are being installed.
06.22.2026 - Mosaic artists visit the Luna (B1) entrance, the future location of their work which is part of Madison's Percent for Art program.
06.22.2026 - Bricks for the facade of Luna and The Kaleidoscope (B1.)
06.17.2026 - Masons continue to construct the brick facade of Luna (B1.)
06.17.2026 - Scaffolding in place on the courtyard side of Luna (B1) for masonry work.
06.04.2026 - CDA Property Management and Maintenance staff tour Luna and The Kaleidoscope (B1) during construction.
06.04.2026 - Luna & The Kaleidoscope (B1) as seen from the corner of Braxton Place and La Mariposa Lane.
06.04.2026 - Window installation continues on the courtyard side of Luna/B1.
06.04.2026 - 5th floor bedroom view from Luna/B1.
06.04.2026 - The view from the 5th floor hallway window at Luna/B1.
06.04.2026 - Luna/B1 has a variety of shower and shower/tub types. This is one example.
06.04.2026 - Drywall installation has begun throughout Luna/B1.
06.04.2026 - Living room views from a 2nd floor apartment at Luna/B1.
06.04.2026 - Door frames for The Kaleidoscope.
06.04.2026 - Masonry work has begin on the 1st floor of Luna/B1
06.04.2026 - CDA Staff tour Luna & The Kaleidoscope (B1)
05.07.2026 - A section of the Luna/B1 parking garage with completed flooring.
05.07.2026 - A floor section of the Luna parking garage is prepared for concrete pouring.
05.07.2026 - Window installation in an apartment in Luna/B1.
05.07.2026 - Taking Shape team members reviewing construction process at Luna/B1.
05.06.2026 - View of Luna (B1) from the corner of La Mariposa Lane and Braxton Place.
05.06.2026 - Water-resistive barrier (gray) is being installed.
05.06.2026 - View of Luna (B1) from Gay Braxton Apartments.
04.08.2026 - Residential hallways have been framed at Luna (B1.)
03.31.2026 - Interior framing at Luna (B1.)
02.25.2026 - Crews continue to frame Luna (B1.)
04.17.2026 - Panning view over The Triangle featuring the colorful buildings of Bayview Foundation, Luna/B1 under construction, and Brittingham Bay.
04.17.2026 - Luna (B1) with nearby Brittingham Bay in the background.
04.17.2026 - Framing reaches the 5th floor of the west side of Luna (B1.) Framing on the east side of the building will soon match the same height.
04.13.2026 - Trusses are craned up to the fifth floor of Luna (B1.)
04.13.2026 - Trusses for the fifth floor of Luna (B1) are delivered.
04.13.2026 - Fifth floor framing continues on the northwest side of Luna (B1.)
04.06.2026 - The future Braxton Place entrance to Luna (B1.)
04.06.2026 - Fourth floor framing is underway at Luna (B1.)
04.06.2026 - Brittingham residents have a great view of the construction of their new homes at Luna (B1.)
03.25.2026 - Patio canopies along first floor of Luna (B1.) These first floor units will look out onto the future multi-use path.
03.25.2026 - View of Luna (B1) from Braxton Place.
03.25.2026 - Metal canopies are installed over the future entrance to The Kaleidoscope.
03.25.2026 - Work continues on Luna (B1.)
02.16.2026 - Tower crane timelapse over the Luna (B1) construction site
02.16.2026 - A tower crane is now in place over Luna (B1.)
02.16.2026 - Tower crane erection process
01.14.2026 - Structures going in place above ground at Luna (B1)
12.31.2025 - View of Luna (B1) construction site from Brittingham Apartments.
12.31.2025 - Precast work continues at Luna (B1)
11.05.2025 - Clear blue skies as work continues on Taking Shape B1.
11.05.2025 - A close look at the geothermal loop piping which will provide heating and cooling for building B1.
11.05.2025 - Forms are put in place for the base of the B1 residential elevator shaft.
11.05.2025 - Fall color at Gay Braxton
09.25.2025 - Foundation wall construction is ongoing
09.23.2025 - Progress on shoring and footing construction at the Taking Shape B1 site
08.27.2025 - Construction signage on the future site of Taking Shape B1
08.27.2025 - Paving is underway on Braxton Place and La Mariposa Lane
08.13.2025 - The Taking Shape B1 Groundbreaking celebration, click the image for more photos and information.
07.29.2025 - Road improvements at the corner of Braxton Place and La Mariposa Lane
07.29.2025 - Entry views at Brittingham Apartments
07.16.2025 - Geothermal well drilling in progress
06.14.2025 - The unsafe and obsolete pedestrian bridge over West Washington Avenue was demolished as part of site preparation for building B1.
6.14.2025 - Crews demolish the pedestrian bridge next to Brittingham Apartments
6.11.2025 - View of B1 excavation work from 5th floor of Brittingham Apartments
6.11.2025 - Building B1 site work continues
05.30.2025 - The new asphalt parking lot for Brittingham Residents has been paved
05.16.2025 - Brittingham Apartments parking lot updates are underway.
05.13.2025 - Crews are preparing the site around Brittingham Apartments for an asphalt parking lot that will serve residents during the construction of building "B1."
05.13.2025 - Spring at Parkside Apartments
05.13.2025 - Members of the Taking Shape Team checking out the construction mobilization efforts around Brittingham Apartments
05.06.2025 - View of Brittingham Apartments from West Washington Avenue
05.06.2025 - Construction mobilization begins!
05.06.2025 - Blue skies and green grass at Gay Braxton Apartments
05.06.2025 - Spring blooms at Brittingham Apartments
02.18.2025 - Karabis Apartments (left,) Parkside Townhomes (right,) and Brittingham Apartments (background.)
02.18.2025 - Gay Braxton Apartments in the snow.
01.14.2025 - View of Brittingham Apartments and the State Capitol on the West Washington Avenue corridor.
10.25.2024 - Students from the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate and UW-Madison School of Business tour The Triangle.
10.3.2024 - Construction begins on test bores to determine geothermal thermal conductivity available to support future building "B1."
View of Downtown Madison from Brittingham Apartments
Beautiful Brittingham Park along Brittingham Bay
Parkside Townhomes
View of Brittingham Park play structure from pedestrian bridge
Brittingham Park shelter
Brittingham Apartments courtyard
Karabis Apartments patios
