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A Closer Look at the Aesthetics of Glaze

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 Appeal of Green Glazes Developed in the Boston Valley Terra Cotta Glaze Lab

Green glazes have been very popular of late, specifically with new construction projects such as The Ringling, The Fitzroy, and The Rathbone.

#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.

FDNY Rescue Company 2 Mockups Showcase Vibrant Red Glaze

The FDNY’s Rescue Company 2 three-story structure has topped out and will soon be accented by red glazed terra cotta, manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta.

In the Factory: The Fitzroy Green Glaze Facade

Located at 514 West 24th street, The Fitzroy finds its home on the Lower West Side of Manhattan.

St. Bart’s Dome Restoration Showcased in Time-lapse Video

Designed by architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and affectionately referred to as the "Jewel of Park Avenue," St. Bart's is a designated New York City landmark

Terra Cotta Sun Created for Pacific Gate Condominiums

The Pacific Gate Condominiums, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox’s (KPF) New York office, will feature a terra cotta entrance wall manufactured by Boston Valley.

Terra Cotta Mailboxes Make a Statement in UB Hayes Hall

An opening reception in the atrium of Hayes Hall marked the completion of the terra cotta mailboxes designed by student Nicholas Traverse and architecture faculty members Erkin Özay and Gregory Delaney.

Winning Design for UB Hayes Hall Mailboxes are in Production at Boston Valley

The student and faculty designed mailboxes for Hayes Hall, home to the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, are currently in production at Boston Valley Terra Cotta.

Architectural Ceramics Are Pushing The Boundaries in a Technological Age

This article, featured in RIBA Journal, finds Alexis Harrison of Arup, delving into the history of architectural ceramics as a beautiful and durable building material
Seaside Park Community Arts Center, custom glaze, restoration, terra cotta

Neptune Revisited: Spotlight on the Restoration of Coney Island’s Childs Restaurant

Over Memorial Day weekend, The Coney Island History Project opened "Neptune Revisited: Terra Cotta Relics from the Childs Building, Last of Coney Island's Boardwalk Palaces,"
Seaside Park Community Arts Center, custom glaze, restoration, terra cotta

Sea Creatures Return to Façade of Seaside Park and Community Arts Center

The Seaside Park and Community Arts Center is one step closer to completion.

Curved Terra Cotta Panels Installation is Underway on Newman & Rathbone Passageway in London UK

Installation has begun on the passageway for the new Rathbone Square building by Great Portland Estates in London.

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Rathbone and Newman Passages, London UK architecture, Make Architects, Szerelmey, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, architectural terra cotta

Rathbone and Newman Passages

Seaside Park and Community Arts Center / Ford Amphitheater