Tag Archive for: ACAW

Harnessing the Benefits of Terra Cotta to Face Sustainability Challenges

Sustainability is an ongoing topic in the architectural industry. One available solution: we can look to terra cotta as a geologically sourced material that may help us lower our impact on the environment.

The Modern Revival of Terra Cotta Architecture

Untapped Journal discusses the modern revival of terra cotta architecture and resurgence in its use, citing One Vanderbilt and the Orange County Museum of Art, among other contemporary projects.

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.
Participants from SHoP Architects at the 2019 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop, photo credit: Michele Taberski

Boston Valley Terra Cotta featured in an article published by Metropolis Magazine

In a recent article published by Metropolis Magazine, terra cotta is lauded as a favorable material for contemporary buildings.
Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Annual Sales Meeting, 2019, Buffalo NY

Boston Valley Introduces Team at 2019 Annual Sales Meeting

June 20, Boston Valley Terra Cotta sales representatives from across the country gathered to tour the factory and hear presentations from the newly appointed in-house sales team and project managers.

The 2018 ACAWorkshop Re-Cap: Part 1

The third-annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop proved to be an excellent opportunity for the innovation of terra cotta building solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Industry Experts to Gather for the 2nd Annual ACAWorkshop

Architects, engineers and ceramic artists from across the country and Europe will be attending the second annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW)

The Future of Ceramics is Being Developed in Buffalo, NY – Architect’s Newspaper

Boston Valley Terra Cotta was recently featured in Architect’s Newspaper, “The future of ceramics is being developed in Buffalo, New York” by Matt Shaw