The recently completed One Vanderbilt building has joined the distinguished silhouette of New York City’s skyline. The building was designed by KPF and the structure features a stunning terra cotta façade.
In a recent article published by designboom, KPF’s James von Klemperer discusses the design and construction of One Vanderbilt in New York City. The famous supertall skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan reaches a total height of 1400 feet, with 67 stories.
BUFFALO, NY – For a fifth year, Architects, Façade Engineers, and Ceramic Artists will gather via webinar for the Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) being held Wednesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 13.
Boston Valley Terra Cotta manufactured architectural terra cotta for many Louis Sullivan buildings. This blog is a compilation of the restoration work that we’ve done for Sullivan-designed buildings to maintain their iconic façades for future generations.
Boston Valley has recently launched the TerraTrust sustainability initiative. This blog discusses the ways in which terra cotta contributes positively to sustainable building and manufacturing practices.
This blog is the final installment of a three-part profile on Boston Valley Terra Cotta Research and Development Specialist, Andy Brayman. Sustainability is a vital topic in the architectural industry – lowering the carbon footprint of production is a huge, but necessary, responsibility to take on.
Andy Brayman has been involved in the ACAWorkshop since its inaugural year in 2016 but was brought into the fold as an organizer in 2019. Andy’s job is to help produce prototypes in preparation for the final event.