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Construction on The Well expected to complete in Summer 2023

The build reached several milestones this past spring, including the completion of a 35,000 square foot outdoor glass canopy that will shelter pedestrians traveling the main thoroughfare below.
The book cover of "Architectural Terra Cotta" by Donald Corner and John Rowell

Boston Valley featured in new “Architectural Terra Cotta” academic publication

Published in 2022 by Donald B. Corner and John Rowell, the book examines the evolution of the timeless material and prepares architects and builders to find new, creative uses for it in their work.

Eight teams will present architectural prototypes at ACAWorkshop 2022

The Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop returns for its seventh year, bringing more teams together at Boston Valley Terra Cotta to explore the possibilities of using terra cotta for large-scale assemblies.
The biophilic facade design created at ACAWorkshop 2021 consists of separate modules for bird, bee, and plant habitats.

Buro Happold and COOKFOX explore biophilic façades at ACAW 2021

The Architect's Newspaper recaps the collaboration, where the team reimagined exterior façades as much-needed habitat space for birds, bees, and plants in the urban environment.

Manufacturing custom TerraClad© panels for “Hudson’s Site” mega-development

The Architect’s Newspaper reported on the massive new mixed-use development that is currently underway in the middle of downtown Detroit, MI. Aptly named “Hudson’s Site” for the time being, the project stands on the site of the former Hudson’s flagship, part of the long-defunct department store chain.

John Krouse to present at Zak World of Façades in Toronto

John Krouse will explain how Boston Valley is changing the face of terra cotta with details on some of our past Canadian projects, including The Well – Toronto’s largest active construction site.
A closeup of the red terra cotta facade on the FDNY training facility in NYC, designed by Studio Gang

Dezeen Magazine Spotlight on the TerraClad® Panels of FDNY Rescue Company 2

The article discusses lead architect Studio Gang’s design intent for the function of the building, which is used by the firefighter team as a simulation and training facility for extreme rescue situations.
32 colossal columns at the 29th floor of the Helmsley Building were repaired to address cracking and structural corrosion

Boston Valley Terra Cotta Project Awarded at the 32nd Annual Lucy Moses Awards

Each year the Conservancy honors a number of building owners, developers, preservation architects, general contractors, façade engineers, installation specialists, and manufacturers related to the trade for outstanding work in preservation within NYC. Several Boston Valley Terra Cotta projects have been the recipient of such honors in the past.
University of Arizona, Health and Sciences Innovation Builidng, CO Architects, Kovach, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, TerraClad® Sunshade, Tuscon Arizona

Green Building & Design interviews John Krouse about the impact ACAW has on modern architecture

The possibilities, limitations, and design flexibility of architectural terra-cotta in response to the changing needs of new buildings.
Boston Valley TerraClad on the exterior facade of The Well development, Toronto

TerraClad® used in The Well, Toronto’s largest mixed-use development

By using sophisticated applications of terra cotta and brick, as well as glass and steel, The Well design will complement and preserve the industrial character of the historic King Street West neighborhood.
A detailed 3D rendering of the Orange County Museum of Art, designed by Morphosis

John Krouse Presents ‘Terra Cotta: The Age-Old Material for 21st Century Architecture’ at Seattle Conference

CEO John Krouse will be discussing how architectural terra cotta can be manipulated to meet the demands of complex buildings due to its flexibility and eco-friendly nature.

Explorations in Terra Cotta: Designing a Sustainable Green Wall

KPF Recaps their ACAW 2020 project - Explorations in Terra Cotta: Designing a Sustainable Green Wall

Boston Valley Terra Cotta Donates Ceramic Buffalos for Roswell Park’s 20th Anniversary of Herd About Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Herd About Buffalo public art program with a commemorative auction.

An in-depth look at how Boston Valley created the terra cotta for One Vanderbilt’s facade

The recently completed One Vanderbilt building has joined the distinguished silhouette of New York City’s skyline. The building was designed by KPF and the structure features a stunning terra cotta façade.
KPF's One Vanderbilt in New York City features white terra cotta spandrels by Boston Valley Terra Cotta along with orange soffits

Interview: KPF’s James von Klemperer on the design of New York’s ‘One Vanderbilt’

In a recent article published by designboom, KPF's James von Klemperer discusses the design and construction of One Vanderbilt in New York City. The famous supertall skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan reaches a total height of 1400 feet, with 67 stories.