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One Vanderbilt & the Use of Architectural Ceramics in “Supertall” Skyscrapers

March 31, 2025

Boston Valley was proud to be the architectural terra cotta manufacturer for One Vanderbilt, a 58-story commercial skyscraper, noted for being the first introduction to using architectural ceramics in a “supertall” building type.

An in-depth look at how Boston Valley created the terra cotta for One Vanderbilt’s facade

October 26, 2020

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.

KPF's One Vanderbilt in New York City features white terra cotta spandrels by Boston Valley Terra Cotta along with orange soffits

Interview: KPF’s James von Klemperer on the design of New York’s ‘One Vanderbilt’

October 1, 2020

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.

One Vanderbilt in New York City is a skyscraper designed by KPF that features white glazed terra cotta spandrels and soffits Boston Valley Terra Cotta

See Boston Valley’s Product on One Vanderbilt Highlighted in The Architect’s Newspaper

February 25, 2020

One Vanderbilt is a stunning skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan that continues to attract attention as construction progresses towards the completion date later in 2020.

Participants from SHoP Architects at the 2019 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop, photo credit: Michele Taberski

Boston Valley Terra Cotta featured in an article published by Metropolis Magazine

February 12, 2020

In a recent article published by Metropolis Magazine, terra cotta is lauded as a favorable material for contemporary buildings.

Unitized terra cotta panels and glass curtainwall for One Vanderbilt, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox

New York YIMBY: One Vanderbilt Progresses Toward August 2020 Opening In Midtown East

January 17, 2020

One Vanderbilt is a new, supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates for building owners SL Green and Hines. The building was recently featured by New York YIMBY in an article that shows the current state of the building's construction.

A closeup of the One Vanderbilt's terra cotta, glass, and aluminum facade, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox. Terra Cotta was manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta, assembled and installed by Permasteelisa North America

New York YIMBY Tours One Vanderbilt’s 1,020-Foot-High Observatory

August 8, 2019

New York YIMBY recently got a chance to see spectacular views of Manhattan and beyond from the 1,020 foot high observation deck on One Vanderbilt, currently under construction.