When developing glaze for a project, there are many qualities to consider that will affect the final look. To simplify the design process, experts in our Glaze Lab use specific criteria to identify the visual aesthetic of each glaze.
The Village West residential development in Manhattan’s West Village — an ongoing project Boston Valley contributed terra cotta masonry to — is slated for completion in Spring 2026.
Terra cotta’s manufacturing process is highly informed by aesthetic considerations. By modifying or combining profile, color, finish, and glaze qualities, terra cotta can achieve a wide range of looks to suit the architect’s intended design.
Should today’s architecture favor minimalist design, or is there still space for decoration? When building with terra cotta, we don’t have to choose. By managing profile, forming method, and visual appearance, terra cotta can be shaped to embody any rational design.
The Orange County Museum of Art project will be awarded in the “New Facade – Low Rise” category at the Vitruvian Honors & Awards ceremony on September 18th.
This last month, Yale’s Living Village’s became home to its first students.
Boston Valley worked closely with Morphosis Architects to design and manufacture intricate curved terra cotta panels for the Orange County Museum of Art.
Boston Valley manufactures an impactful red terra cotta rainscreen as part of Cleveland’s new mixed-use space for community innovation.