HISTORIC PRESERVATION / LANDMARKS
G3’s treatment of historic properties is infused with respect – respect for the original intent of the building’s designer, respect for the materials utilized, and respect for the real impact of time. Our intent is to enhance the utility of the building, while protecting and revealing the architectural expression of the original. This approach allows for a completed project which is often greater than the sum of its parts: new elements can take advantage of the unique character and quality of existing conditions and details, while old elements find new life when rediscovered and carefully integrated with new construction.
Our process often begins with research into the building’s creation, the how and why of its construction. Where original materials have deteriorated, we consider carefully the pros and cons of restoration versus re-creation versus replacement. The plethora of materials found often suggests a hybrid approach –windows and doors can often be restored, while cast stone and limestone often require re-creation in kind, and terra cotta replacement with completely different, more stable, but visually appropriate materials. The handling of the finer elements of trim, detail and ornamentation also often requires a multi-faceted approach, both to repair and refinishing, and all within the appropriate historic context.
G3’s experience with the multiple agencies, including the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office, the National Parks Service, and other local similar entities, is broad, and has been highly successful. Our respect for the intent not only of the building’s original design, but also the mandate of these entities to safeguard the character of such properties, regularly has resulted in streamlined approvals.
Our team’s experience with historic landmarks includes the following locations:
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73 Worth Street
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380 Riverside Drive
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888 Park Avenue
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138 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn
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Bergen County Historical Society
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Bellworks, Holmdel, NJ
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Rockefeller Center
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Chrysler Building
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Judson Memorial Church
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Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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Barbizon Hotel
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17 Battery Place
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Rockefeller Center
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Chrysler Building
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Judson Memorial Church
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Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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Barbizon Hotel
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17 Battery Place