Blog posts from the ARCH Design Lab

ACAW Team Feature: Morphosis

Team Morphosis is comprised mainly of individuals from the notable architecture firm, Morphosis, as well as the architecture firms ARUP and Studio NYL.

ACAW Team Feature: SHoP Architects

Team SHoP Architects has assembled to investigate ceramic roof tiles in an effort to better understand the medium in this application.
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Restoring the Gloversville Library’s Beaux Art Facade

The library in Gloversville, NY was built in 1904 the Beaux-Arts Style of architecture, is undergoing restoration with the help of Boston Valley Terra Cotta.
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Boston Valley Creates Rich Blue Glazed Terra Cotta Roof Tiles for Second Ananda Temple

The roof tiles have been manufactured in the Boston Valley factory using Hand Press and Ram Press forming methods, which utilize clay that is packed into a mould to create many copies of the same piece.

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.

Terra Cotta, A Material of Choice: Boston Valley Featured in the Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal article: Experts say terra-cotta is making a comeback as condominium buyers gravitate toward a more traditional aesthetic in what some are dubbing a “backlash” against all-glass towers.

#TerraCottaNYC Flatiron District Walking Tour

Head to the Flatiron District to catch a glimpse of some unique high-end residential buildings being clad in terra cotta. Start your tour at the corner of 6th Avenue and 23rd Street.

#TerraCottaNYC Midtown Walking Tour

Today, tackle some tall structures soon to be accentuated by terra cotta in Midtown. If you’re coming from the Javits Convention Center, you can easily hop on public transportation to head down West 42nd Street to get closer to the start of this walking tour.

#TerraCottaNYC Chelsea Walking Tour

Take a walking tour of Chelsea to see some completed Boston Valley facades and ones that are currently in progress. Take a break from the AIA and step out onto the High Line.

#TerraCottaNYC NoHo Walking Tour

Boston Valley has been working alongside architects, building owners, & contractors to manufacture architectural terra cotta for 21st-century construction. All around NYC you can see projects that have already been completed, or ones that are currently in progress.

39–41 West 23rd in NYC Features a Bright White & Metallic Brown Glaze Combination

39–41 West 23rd Street is a new building that is currently under construction in New York City. Located the historic Flat Iron District of Manhattan, Boston Valley Terra Cotta has been manufacturing the units for the building's terra cotta facade.

Dry Fit Inspection for Chicago’s 168 North Michigan Avenue

The production of the new terra cotta facade for 168 North Michigan is currently in progress at Boston Valley Terra Cotta. Masonry units have been extruded, glazed, and fired and they are now being tested through our extensive QA/QC process.
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Terra Cotta Facade at Irvington Town Hall Undergoes Architectural Restoration

Irvington Town Hall, build in 1903, is undergoing minor architectural restoration to its exterior facade by Boston Valley Terra Cotta. This building remained unused for twenty years until it re-opened in 1980.

The Fitzroy in NYC Exemplifies Boston Valley’s Thorough QA/QC Process Demonstrated With This Large Dry-fit Mockup

The Fitzroy is an upcoming new build project in New York City that is currently being installed on-site. In order to ensure that installation is carried through smoothly and efficiently, Boston Valley uses a thorough QA/QC process.

Masonry Units from NYC’s James A. Farley Post Office Serve as Reference for Moynihan Train Hall Restoration

The Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall in New York City is set to become a hub of modern transportation fitting of New York City's historic grandeur