Blog posts pertaining to the NYC Townhouse project

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Unique & Complex Profiles Create Stunning Terra Cotta Facades

Boston Valley works with architects, designers and building professionals to manufacture unique profiles and custom architectural ceramic façades.

The Talk of the Town: MKCA’s Upper East Side Townhouse Wins Multiple Awards

The renovation of the Upper East Side Townhouse – designed by MKCA, Michael K. Chen Architecture – pushes the boundaries of architectural terra cotta in this innovative restoration.

Michael Chen’s Upper East Side Townhouse Wins R&D Award for Nanobiome Building Skin

The green wall planters were manufactured by Boston Valley (see posts about the project) and the jury praised the project for innovation in both digital design and sustainability.

MKCA New York City Townhouse Update & Sneak Peek

Boston Valley Terra Cotta has been working with Michael K Chen Architecture on a reconstructed landmarked 1870's townhouse in New York City.

NYC Townhouse Green Wall Planters in Full Production at Boston Valley

The NYC Townhouse planters, developed for Michael Chen Architecture, are in full production.

NYC Townhouse Mock-up Ships from Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Just after the holidays, manufacture of the mock-up for the custom terra cotta rain screen system, designed by Michael K Chen Architecture for the NYC Townhouse, was laid out on the floor of Boston Valley's warehouse.

Custom Glaze Colors on NYC Townhouse’s Green Wall

Boston Valley's production team has completed the prototype "Green…
NYC Townhouse project, Michael Chen Architecture, Boston valley terra cotta, innovative architecture

NYC Townhouse Green Wall Planter Production @ Boston Valley

The green wall planter units for the NYC Townhouse project by…

Manufacturing Methods Test on NYC Townhouse Green Wall Planters

Now that the shapes have been finalized, Boston Valley's Model…
Michael Chen Architecture, Green Wall, Rain Screen Terra Cotta Planters, Indigenous New York Ferns.

Michael Chen Architecture’s Green Wall Uses Rain Screen Terra Cotta Planters

Michael Chen Architecture's 'Green Wall' Combines Rain Screen…
custom glaze, finish, architectural terra cotta, Michael Chen Arch.

NYC Townhouse: Glaze Tests For Michael Chen Architecture

Here at Boston Valley Terra Cotta we are currently testing…
Boston Valley Design Lab

NYC Townhouse: Extruding Custom Shapes Test

Working together, Boston Valley Terra Cotta and Michael Chen…
Boston Valley Terra Cotta

NYC Townhouse: Working in Rhino

The East Side Townhouse project is collaborative effort between Normal…
Boston Valley Terra Cotta working with Normal Projects/Michael Chen Architect

NYC Townhouse: Normal Projects//Michael Chen Architecture

The Design Lab is working with Normal Projects//Michael Chen…