Tag Archive for: facade 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.