Tag Archive for: restoration

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.

120 Stockton redevelopment features a geometric terra cotta and glass rainscreen
The restoration project included a new unitized curtain wall that opens up the once windowless building and allows it to engage more with pedestrian traffic

After restoration and redevelopment, Battersea Power Station opens in London
The grand building has been returned to its former glory by architect WilkinsonEyre, becoming the centerpiece of a burgeoning commercial and residential neighborhood in the Battersea district.

John Krouse to present at Zak World of Façades in Toronto
John Krouse will explain how Boston Valley is changing the face of terra cotta with details on some of our past Canadian projects, including The Well – Toronto’s largest active construction site.

Boston Valley Terra Cotta Project Awarded at the 32nd Annual Lucy Moses Awards
Each year the Conservancy honors a number of building owners, developers, preservation architects, general contractors, façade engineers, installation specialists, and manufacturers related to the trade for outstanding work in preservation within NYC. Several Boston Valley Terra Cotta projects have been the recipient of such honors in the past.

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.