Interior Renders Revealed as Newark’s Halo Development Back on Track

July 11, 2025

Halo Newark Rendering — The first phase of Newark’s Halo development is slated to open next year, after construction stalled for months starting last summer. Image courtesy of INOA Architecture.

One of the largest redevelopment efforts in the history of the Brick City is teasing what some of their spaces will look like and is in the home stretch of construction after getting bogged down last summer.

The first 38-story phase of Halo, an ambitious three-tower project from Acier Holdings and Hudson Meridian Construction, had topped out in February of last year and looked to add a modern touch to Newark’s skyline. Designed by INOA Architecture, Halo included high-end design features like a sky lounge, rooftop pools, and more inside compact spaces designed to maximize urban living.

The first phase of the project will include 297 units, but a lawsuit and financing issues caused work to cease at the Washington Street site last year. Construction company Dobco filed a complaint in Essex County Court against the developers of Halo, claiming “a series of safety concerns” regarding Halo that were impacting their nearby work at the Essex County Family Courthouse.

Halo Newark Progress — Work has restarted at the property following issues that emerged last year. Image courtesy Simon Shim via Linkedin.

Several union protests broke out near the property, and all did not seem heavenly at Halo. But Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver revealed during a Special Meeting last summer that Halo obtained a new investor to cure their financing woes, and arbitration resolved the construction lawsuit.

Halo Studio Bed — The Halo development’s apartments will utilize automated beds in an effort to maximize the space. Image courtesy Acier Holdings.

With the drama hopefully in the rear-view mirror, the team behind Halo has released some interior renderings of the project. The latest reveals showcase what the automated beds included in the development look like, as they rest on the ceiling when not in use.

Halo Sky Library — The sky library on one of Halo’s top floors will sport floor to ceiling windows. Image courtesy Acier Holdings.

Other notable shots include a peek at the rooftop lounge space, which will sport sprawling views of the Newark and New York City skylines. Images of the property’s future “sky library” and lobby showcase the development’s decidedly modern look.

Halo Sky Terrace — The future sky terrace at Halo. Image courtesy Acier Holdings.

The first phase of Halo is now on track to be completed during the first quarter of next year. The first tower is currently the second tallest structure in Newark despite the project not being quite finished just yet.

Halo Lobby — The lobby design at Halo. Image courtesy Acier Holdings.

The entirety of the three-tower project calls for another 42-story building and a 46-story tower, with the entire complex including a total of 949 residential units connected by a six-story base. If completed, the 46-story section is set to supplant the National Newark Building on Broad Street as the city’s highest edifice.