Blog posts from the ARCH Design Lab

2018 APT Conference Offered Attendees Hands-on Workshops Alongside In-depth Presentations in Buffalo, NY

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) 2018 Conference wrapped up on September 27th in Buffalo, New York. 2018 marked the 50th year for this multi-disciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving and preserving historic structures.

Hand Carved Letters on The Gloversville Library Require Boston Valley’s Expert Precision

The terra cotta on the Beaux-Arts style exterior façade has been successfully installed as construction continues on the rest of the building.
363 Lafayette, Morris Adjmi Architects, New York City Architecture, Boston Valley Terra cotta, Custom glaze, extrusion

Morris Adjmi’s 363 Lafayette featured in the Architect’s Newspaper

Boston Valley Terra Cotta manufactured the components for 363 Lafayette's unique facade. The units of the terra cotta frieze were extruded and the projections were modified in the finishing department. A dark grey matte terra cotta glaze application highlights the simple geometric pattern.

#TerraCottaUK Architectural Tour

To coincide with the upcoming ZAK World of Façades Conference on October 2, we have developed this tour of terra cotta buildings in London that are Boston Valley projects.  Take a stroll and check out some of Boston Valley's work throughout the city.

#TerraCottaBuffalo Architecture Tour

Current residents and visitors can appreciate the architectural menagerie that is the City of Buffalo by walking, biking, or driving around the different regions of the area.
Gerd Hoenicke, Schüco, SHoP Architects, Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop,

The 2018 ACAWorkshop Re-Cap: Part 2

Presentations were given during lunch throughout the ACAWorkshop by industry experts, furthering discussions of innovations in ceramic manufacturing.

John Krouse Will Co-present on the Historic Restoration of the Guaranty Building

At the upcoming APT Conference Boston Valley Terra Cotta CEO, John Krouse will be giving a presentation alongside Peter T. Flynn, Design Principal at Flynn Battalglia.

The 2018 ACAWorkshop Re-Cap: Part 1

The third-annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop proved to be an excellent opportunity for the innovation of terra cotta building solutions.

Construction Update: London’s 48 Carey Street

48 Carey Street is a new build residential structure currently under construction in Holburn, London in the UK.

The Ringling Museum Featured in the Sarasota Herald Tribune

The architects at Machado Silvetti worked with Boston Valley Terra Cotta to create the iconic jade-green facade that has attracted positive attention since the building's completion.

One Vanderbilt Installation Featured on New York YIMBY Website

One Vanderbilt is a 58-story commercial skyscraper currently…

ACAW Team Feature: Radical Matter

Team Radical Matter has been working closely with Alfred University to manufacture their terra cotta prototypes. Their work for this year's ACAWorkshop includes the use of four custom dies.

ACAW Team Feature: AECOM

Participants from team AECOM come together at the 2018 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop from engineering firm AECOM, Thomas Jefferson University, Tegula Tile, FABS LLC, and the Renaesselaer Polytechnic Institute.

ACAW Team Feature: University at Buffalo

Team UB is made up of experts in four critical areas: glazing design, architectural morphology, facade engineering, and ceramic arts.

ACAW Team Feature: Sasaki/Studio NYL

Team Sasaki/Studio NYL is made up of a variety of individuals from Sasaki, Studio NYL, Wiss, Janney, Elsthe, Associates, inc. and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger.