Blog posts from the ARCH Design Lab

Boston Valley Terra Cotta Projects Awarded at the 28th Lucy Moses Awards

The New York Landmarks Conservancy is hosting the 28th Annual Moses Awards, Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City.

The University of Arizona’s New Terra Cotta Facade is Almost Complete

The University of Arizona's campus has been changing rapidly with multiple new-build construction projects going on at the same time.

Terra Cotta Facade Highlights 512 West 22nd Street in NYC

12 West 22nd Street is a new-build commercial office space designed by COOKFOX Architects featuring a glass and anthracite terra cotta facade manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta.

Restoring the Ca d’Zan Mansion’s Decorative Terra Cotta Facade

In the heart of Sarasota, Florida lies a home that once belonged to the circus king and notorious art collector, John Ringling, and his wife Mable.
Architectural Terra Cotta, Selldorf Architects, NYC, New York, Extrusion, TerraCottaNY

A Tour of Boston Valley Terra Cotta Facades in NYC

The architectural landscape of New York City is as diverse as any major metropolitan city; the variety of buildings that use metal, glass, stone, and terra cotta on their facades make up the urban environment New Yorkers know and love.

Boston Valley’s New Look Signals a Reflection of the Changing Industry of Architectural Terra Cotta Manufacturing

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is boasting a new look these days. Updated visuals and a redeveloped website reflect recent changes to the company’s infrastructure, processes, and technologies.
250 Delaware Avenue, architectural restoration, Terraclad sunshade

250 Delaware Avenue Showcases The Traditional & Modern Use of Architectural Terracotta

In early 2014 Boston Valley Terra Cotta was put under contract to supply the terra cotta cladding materials for the new 12 story mixed-used building planned for the existing Delaware Court building site.
Allendale Theater, Theatre of Youth, Buffalo NY, TOY, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Terra Cotta Masonry, Allentown, Western New York

Buffalo, NY’s Historic Allendale Theater Undergoes Architectural Restoration

In the heart of Buffalo's historic Allentown neighborhood, the Allendale Theater remains a cornerstone of the thriving artistic culture of the area.

In Progress: Chicago’s 168 North Michigan Avenue’s Restoration

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is continuing their work on manufacturing the terra cotta masonry units that will populate the facade of Chicago's 168 North Michigan Ave., a historic restoration of the 1916 Atlantic Bank building.
Dime Savings bank, Fogarty Finger, Boston Valley Terra cotta, Charney Construction Company, Williamsburg Brooklyn, NYC, Extrusion

The Future of the Historic Dime Savings Bank Building

In recent years Williamsburg Brooklyn has become a hotbed for progress and urban revitalization. In the midst of major changes, there are still gems of the area's history which lay untouched.

Custom Through-Body Color Highlights the Terra Cotta on 655 New York Ave in Washington DC

655 New York Avenue is an 11 story multi-use office and retail building, which is currently under construction in the Mount Vernon Historical District in Washington DC.

Boston Valley & Anne Currier Collaborate on 688 Broadway’s Terra Cotta Feature Wall

688 Broadway is a recent development by Madison Reality Capital and designed by BKSK Architects in New York City's NOHO neighborhood.

FDNY Rescue Company 2 Mockups Showcase Vibrant Red Glaze

The FDNY’s Rescue Company 2 three-story structure has topped out and will soon be accented by red glazed terra cotta, manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta.

Restoring Quadrant 4’s Art Deco Terra Cotta Facade

The recently completed Quadrant 4 building is part renovation and part new build— with updates made to the interior and exterior, the structure takes on a new identity.

Manufacturing of 363 Lafayette’s Grey Glazed Terra Cotta Facade is Underway

In the previous post about this project, renderings provided by the architects showed the brick and terra cotta facade in its projected state of completion.