Project Showcase: M4 Underlayment Supports Luxury Penthouse Suites at Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge

Luxury multifamily construction places added emphasis on comfort, finish quality, and the details residents experience every day. From elevated amenities to upgraded interiors, every material decision plays a role in creating a more refined living environment.

At Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge in Lincoln, Nebraska, Multi-Panels supplied approximately 20,000 square feet of 1/2" M4 Underlayment for use in the project’s luxury penthouse suites. The material was utilized as an alternative to poured topping, helping support the project’s floor assembly needs while aligning with the construction approach for this high-end multifamily development.

Located at 8722 Executive Woods Drive, Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge is a boutique apartment community developed by CIP Communities. The four-story development includes 103 apartment homes and features a dedicated fourth-floor penthouse level designed around upgraded finishes, elevated comfort, and exclusive resident amenities.

Project Snapshot

Project: Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge Apartments

Location: 8722 Executive Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE 68512

Owner: CIP Communities

Pre-Fabricator: Foundry Fabrication & Supply

Product: 1/2" M4 Underlayment

Size: 20,000 SF

Application: Luxury penthouse suites

Use Case: Alternative to poured topping / added floor assembly performance

Timing: Q4 2024

Supporting a Higher Standard of Apartment Living

Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge was designed to offer a more elevated residential experience in southwest Lincoln. The community blends upscale apartment interiors with resort-style amenities, including a pool and sundeck, fitness and yoga spaces, resident clubhouse, scenic courtyard, and pet-friendly features.

The penthouse level adds another layer of luxury, with premium finishes and features intended to distinguish those residences from the rest of the building. For this type of application, the floor assembly must do more than support the finished flooring. It also contributes to the overall comfort and quality residents expect in a premium multifamily environment. That made M4 Underlayment a strong fit for the penthouse suites.

Multi-panels M4 Underlayment provided superior sound attenuation which was one of the primary goals of the project. The entire 18" cavity was filled with insulation to add additional soundproofing. Another factor in choosing M4 was the issues the developer had with gypcrete availability. M4 Underlayment offered a quick, easy to install, time and cost saving alternative.

A Dry Alternative to Poured Topping

Poured topping systems are commonly used in multifamily construction, but they can add weight, moisture, cure time, and additional trade coordination to the jobsite. In projects where efficiency and consistency matter, a dry-installed panel underlayment can provide an attractive alternative.

For Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge, 1/2" M4 Underlayment was used in place of a poured topping system within the penthouse suites. This helped support the project’s floor assembly goals while avoiding some of the sequencing challenges that can come with wet-applied materials.

Potential advantages for this type of application include:

• Dry installation with no cure-time delays

• Reduced reliance on wet trades

• More predictable installation sequencing

• Compatibility with prefabricated or light-gauge construction approaches

• Support for improved floor assembly performance

• Practical use in elevated residential environments where comfort matters

Designed for Comfort & Ease of Construction

In luxury apartments, comfort is part of the product. Residents notice how a space feels, sounds, and performs over time. Floor systems are a key part of that experience, especially in upper-level residences and penthouse suites where expectations are higher.

M4 Underlayment gives builders and project teams another option when they need a panelized solution that can support performance goals without the added complexity of poured toppings. Its use at Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge reflects the need for practical, construction-friendly materials that still support the quality standards of upscale multifamily living.

Supporting Prefabricated Multifamily Construction

The project also involved Foundry Fabrication & Supply as the pre-fabricator. That makes the use of a dry underlayment system especially relevant. In prefabricated and panelized construction, materials that are easier to coordinate, install, and sequence can help preserve the efficiency benefits of the overall building approach.

By using M4 Underlayment in the penthouse suites, the project team was able to support the needs of a luxury residential application while maintaining a more streamlined approach than traditional poured topping systems.

A Strong Fit for Luxury Multifamily Applications

Brynwood at Wilderness Ridge is positioned as a refined apartment community centered on quiet luxury, golf-course living, designer interiors, and resort-inspired amenities.  For Multi-Panels, the project demonstrates how M4 Underlayment can be used in high-end multifamily applications where comfort, constructability, and floor assembly performance are all important considerations.

From penthouse suites to multifamily developments, M4 Underlayment offers project teams a practical alternative to poured topping systems while supporting the demands of modern residential construction.

Have a multifamily or prefabricated project that requires a dry underlayment alternative to poured topping?

Contact Multi-Panels to learn how M4 Underlayment can support your next build.