Tag Archive for: Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration

Carbon & Carbide Building, Pendry Hotel Chicago, architectural restoration, facade restoration, terra cotta masonry

Pendry hotel offers timeless stays in historic Chicago building

Boston Valley Terra Cotta assisted with the restoration of the Carbide and Carbon Building, a 37-story historic Art Deco structure that has been transformed into a luxury hotel.
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington KY, architectural restoration, facade restoration, terra cotta masonry, grotesques

Figures overlooking Covington’s Cathedral for more than 100 years to be removed, recast

The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY is undergoing a significant restoration effort, focused on the chimeras and gargoyles adorning its façade.

Efficient In-Kind Replacement of Terra Cotta for Quality Restoration

New York City's Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) requires periodic inspection of a building's exterior façade. The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission often insists that only terra cotta can replace itself due to its unique natural qualities, and advises against using alternative materials for in-kind replacement.

Atlas Obscura Features Seaside Park & Community Arts Center, Childs Restaurant

The former Childs Restaurant in Coney Island was featured in an article on Atlas Obscura that discusses the legacy of the landmarked building and its relevance for travelers today.
5 Tudor City Place, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Restoration, NYC, Midtown East, Gargoyle, #TerraCottaNYC

Gargoyles are Fabricated for the Restoration of 5 Tudor City Place in Midtown, Manhattan

5 Tudor City Place is a historic building on the east side of Midtown in NYC. Repairs to broken masonry and sculptural elements are currently being made for this restoration.

One of the Most Significant Restorations in Chicago, Final Blocks of Terra Cotta are Being Shipped for the Old Main Post Office

The restoration of The Old Main Post Office will be completed in late 2019. The final 100 blocks of masonry are being shipped to Chicago.
The Woolworth Building, Restoration, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, SWRInstitute, New York City, Applicator Magazine

The Woolworth Building – Digital Technology’s Impact on the Restoration of Historical Terra Cotta Architecture

Boston Valley Terra Cotta and the Wittkoff Group's work on The Woolworth Building restoration was featured in the Fall 2018 issue of Applicator Magazine.

Restoring the Art Deco Facade for Frederick Law Olmsted High School

Frederick Law Olmsted High School at Kensington is a local public school in the Kensington neighborhood on Buffalo's East Side. The building was designed by Daniel G. McNeil in 1937 during the Great Depression.
Lynn County Courthouse, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Restoration, Architectural Terra cotta

A Look at Some of Boston Valley’s Current Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration Projects

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is dedicated to reviving terra cotta masonry of the past with modern techniques of fabrication.

#TerraCottaUK Architectural Tour

To coincide with the upcoming ZAK World of Façades Conference on October 2, we have developed this tour of terra cotta buildings in London that are Boston Valley projects.  Take a stroll and check out some of Boston Valley's work throughout the city.
Architectural Terra Cotta, Terra Cotta Facade, Gloversville NY, Gloversville Public Library, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Pre-design, terra cotta masonry, restoration

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.

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.
Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington, NY, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Slip Casting, Architectural Terra Cotta, Restoration, Masonry

Terra Cotta Facade at Irvington Town Hall Undergoes Architectural Restoration

Irvington Town Hall, build in 1903, is undergoing minor architectural restoration to its exterior facade by Boston Valley Terra Cotta. This building remained unused for twenty years until it re-opened in 1980.

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.
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.