Blog posts from the ARCH Design Lab

Sample tiles of specialty glazes that are currently in development at the Matter Factory.

In Conversation with Andy Brayman Part 1: Working with Boston Valley Terra Cotta to develop glazes

This is part one of a three part profile on Research and Development Specialist, Andy Brayman that discusses his work developing glazes for Boston Valley, helping to create prototypes for ACAW, and his thoughts on the future of ceramics. 
FDNY Fire Rescue 2 - Studio Gang, Jeanne Gang, Architectural Digest

Studio Gang’s FDNY Fire Rescue 2 featured in Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest recently published an article highlighting Studio Gang's FDNY Fire Rescue 2 in Brooklyn, NY and the work of founding principal and partner of the studio, Jeanne Gang.
The Boston Valley Terra Cotta production facility as seen from above in Western New York.

130 Years of Terra Cotta Production & The Growth of Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Originally, Boston Valley was a brick manufacturer that later became a producer of terra cotta pots. The company's return to architectural terra cotta products occurred in 1981 when the Krouse family purchased the facility. From then on, Boston Valley Pottery was known as Boston Valley Terra Cotta.
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

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

Boston Valley Terra Cotta at The Building Centre, Tales From New York Re-Cap

Attendees were able to learn about the resurgence of architectural ceramics from experts in the industry, showing modern day examples of the material in use.
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

In a recent article published by Metropolis Magazine, terra cotta is lauded as a favorable material for contemporary buildings.
A view of New York City from the One Vanderbilt construction site in New York City last March

Tales from New York — Boston Valley Presents in London on Experimental Ceramics for Architecture

On Thursday, January 30, speakers will gather at the Building Centre in London for their upcoming event, Tales From New York — Experimental Ceramics for Architecture, as a part of the Building With Ceramics Series sponsored by Boston Valley Terra Cotta.
The prototype for SHoP Architects at the 2019 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop, hosted by Boston Valley Terra Cotta and University at Buffalo

Video Highlights the 2019 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop

The 2019 ACAWorkshop video highlights the process of the teams throughout the weeklong event. Group leaders and participants discuss the core of their work in the video and how they came to focus on the concepts that they worked on in the workshop.
512 West 22nd street in NYC is in Architectural Record. Boston Valley Terra Cotta supplied terra cotta masonry for the COOKFOX Architects designed commercial building.

Architectural Record: 512W22 by COOKFOX

COOKFOX Architect's 512 West 22nd street in New York City is featured in a recent article published by Architectural Record. Boston Valley Terra Cotta manufactured the TerraClad® panels for this project in a metallic black glaze.
Make Architects, Szerelmey and Boston Valley Terra Cotta worked together to bring the Rathbone and Newman Passages to life

Dec 4th Building Centre Event Will Highlight Boston Valley’s Custom Architectural Terra Cotta Work in UK

Boston Valley's work will once again be featured at an event as part of the Building with Ceramics Series. Ceramics: Turning the Architectural Vision into a Reality is taking place Wednesday, December 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Morris Adjmi Architects, New York City, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, 7 West 21st Street

Architect Profile: Morris Adjmi Architects

This post is the second in a series profiling architecture firms that Boston Valley Terra Cotta has worked with, highlighting some signature projects. This post will cover our work for Morris Adjmi Architects in New York City.
The exterior of the 10 Bond building in NYC, designed by Selldorf Architects

Boston Valley Terra Cotta Mentioned in New York Magazine’s Intelligencer

Boston Valley Terra Cotta was mentioned a recent article published by the New York Magazine's Intelligencer, discussing trends in building materials.
University of Arizona, Health and Sciences Innovation Building, Kovach, Unique Profile, Custom Terra Cotta Façade, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Tuscon, Arizona

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.

Featured Market: University & Higher Education Projects

This blog post is part of a series that focuses on projects in specific markets. We will recount a few of the recent façades created for universities and institutions for higher education.
Old Home Bank, Newark, Ohio, Terra Cotta Masonry, Restoration, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Rogers Krajnak

Boston Valley Is Manufacturing Terra Cotta for the Restoration of the Louis Sullivan Designed Old Home Bank in Newark, Ohio

Boston Valley Terra Cotta has worked on several historic restorations of Louis Sullivan buildings, including the Gage Building in Chicago and the Guaranty Building in Buffalo.