Tag Archive for: Chicago Architecture

The new podium at the base of Willis Tower produces a stunning first impression with large terra cotta portals

Manufacturing Extruded TerraClad® for Chicago’s Willis Tower

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is working with Gensler in Chicago to manufacture Willis Tower's white terra cotta façade.

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.
Old Main Post Office, Gensler, 601 W Companies, Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Mcquire, Igleski & associates, terra cotta restoration, architectural terra cotta

Currently The Largest Adaptive Reuse Project in the U.S., the Restoration of Chicago’s Old Main Post Office is Underway

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is currently manufacturing terra cotta masonry for the massive restoration of The Old Main Post Office, one of Chicago's finest architectural gems.

Dry Fit Inspection for Chicago’s 168 North Michigan Avenue

The production of the new terra cotta facade for 168 North Michigan is currently in progress at Boston Valley Terra Cotta. Masonry units have been extruded, glazed, and fired and they are now being tested through our extensive QA/QC process.

In Progress: Chicago’s 168 North Michigan Avenue’s Restoration

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is continuing their work on manufacturing the terra cotta masonry units that will populate the facade of Chicago's 168 North Michigan Ave., a historic restoration of the 1916 Atlantic Bank building.

Restoration is Underway on the Historic 35 East Wacker

35 East Wacker, originally known as the Jeweler's Building (built in 1926), channels Roman, Greek, and Gothic architecture with its intricate, decorative flourishes.

Boston Valley Terra Cotta’s Master Sculptors Restoring Chicago’s Gage Building

Boston Valley Terra Cotta has been making progress on the very detailed, ornamental terra cotta facade restoration of the Gage Building in Chicago.