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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.

The Fitzroy’s Luxe Green Terra Cotta Facade Garners Attention For Its Beauty

The art deco revival design of the Fitzroy in NYC is highlighted by it's stunning green terra cotta facade, manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta.

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.

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.

Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop Pushes the Envelope of Building Design

For a third year, experts in the fields of architecture and design will gather in Buffalo, New York to attend the Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) being held Monday, August 13 through Thursday, August 16.
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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.
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KPF’s Pacific Gate Condominiums Featured in Dezeen Magazine

KPF's Pacific Gate is a luxury residential skyscraper in San Diego, California, the building has been creating buzz, since it is a spectacle in its size and grandeur. Boston Valley Terra Cotta had the pleasure of working alongside KPF to manufacture a terra cotta wall depicting a magnificent, golden sunset.

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.