SUBWAY STATION RENOVATIONS
NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The restoration of the historic Astor Place station, a1904 landmark station designed by Heins & Lafarge, included the reconstruction of the original cast iron kiosk. The 59th & Lexington station included reconfiguring stairs to relieve crowding and improve circulation, and the transformation of a large "mixing box" space by artist Elizabeth Murray's floor-to-ceiling mosaic tile murals of shoes and coffee cups.

TISHMAN AUDITORIUM
THE NEW SCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Designed by Josef Urban in 1930 as part of a striking early modern facility, the university's 500 seat landmarked auditorium had fallen into sorry disrepair. Careful research led to the restoration of the original, vibrant color palette. The addition of a new stage, support facilities and modern systems makes this a flexible and very well used facility. The project received the National Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects in 1995.

OROZCO ROOM
THE NEW SCHOOL UNIVERSITY

Jose Clemente Orozco completed these revolutionary murals in 1931 as part of the remarkable political and artist environment that was to characterize the New School. More than sixty years later the murals were restored and the room transformed into the school's board room and major ceremonial space. The work included new lighting, finishes and furniture, as well as a new climate control system to protect the works of art.

MacARTHUR FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Rooftop conference facilities will revitalize the Marquette building, a seminal example of Chicago high rise architecture. Designed by Holabird & Roche and completed in 1895, the building was disfigured when its elaborate cornice was removed in 1950 as a preventative measure. The preservation and restoration of this historic structure is a complex issue for a non-profit foundation.

BROOKLYN MUSEUM
FAÇADE RESTORATION

The restoration of the façade of the original 1915 limestone façade by McKim, Mead & White involved the complete cleaning and repair of the stonework, and the refurbishment of the monumental cast-iron windows. Pristine castings from the interior were used in place of deteriorated ones on the exterior, and new insulated glazing was installed throughout as part of a comprehensive climate control and thermal envelope upgrade.

TriBeCa PRODUCTIONS/ROBERT DENIRO
TriBeCa FILM CENTER

The old Martinson's Coffee warehouse in TriBeCa was converted into a unique downtown film center, comprised of editorial and post-production facilities, a state-of-the-art screening room and a restaurant and banquet facility. All new services included elevators, toilets and air conditioning. The Center has brought new activity to this part of New York and received a Landmarks Conservancy award.