 Historical
restoration and renovation projects require
complex expertise in material selection,
manufacturing-reproduction, and installation.
Our company finds itself in the unique
position as a leading fabricator and
installer of marble, granite, limestone,
and other stone products.
Case Study
| Project Name: |
“Marble Palace” – 280
Broadway |
| Owner: |
New York City |
| Location: |
280 Broadway, New York, NY |
| Architect: |
Beyer-Blinder-Belle, New York,
NY |
| General Contractor: |
Arnell Construction, Brooklyn,
NY |
| Marble: |
Imperial White Danby Marble (Danby, VT) |
 Description
This project (a New York City landmark)
required the restoration and replacement
of roughly 8,000 cu.ft. of marble.
Material Selection
The replacement stone was to match as
closely as possible the stone that
had been installed over 100 years ago,
which had deteriorated due to pollution
and time. Since the original quarry
is no longer in operation, we assisted
the Architect and the Conservator in
the selection of blocks at the operating
quarry. Particular attention was given
to the orientation and size of the
veins in the marble as well as the
direction of the cuts to be made.
Match Between Old and New
In order to accurately replicate the
pieces on the existing building, we
were in continuous contact with the
General Contractor and Architect. Our
specialists were able to produce the
replicas with the help of samples of
old stone and frequent trips to the
site.
Fabrication
Total material replaced was 8,000 cu.ft.,
fabricated at our factory into the
following items:
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- Flat Stones
- Window Pilasters
- Window Headers
- Flat Columns
- Triangular “Doghouse” Headers
- Window Sills
- Various Mouldings
- Column Bases
- Columns (round and flat)
- Floreal Capitals
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