Unit System: SI (Metric)  IM (Imperial)
381 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
New York, New York, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
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2003
Office
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16
12,450 ft21,157 m2
Selective Replacement
  • Masonry with punched windows

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

DESCRIPTION
381 Park Avenue South is a commercial office built in 1910. In 2003, a complete re-cladding of the walls was performed. Over 500 pieces of terracotta were replaced with GFRC casts virtually identical to the originals and all exterior brick was cleaned and re-pointed. Complex fan arches, fluted spandrels, sills, jambs, lintels, ornate columns, and decorative urns were completely replicated in modern materials. Structural framings were incorporated in water tables and clad in fiberglass. Existing terracotta details were highlighted to restore the subtle but extensive coloration on the facade.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT

EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT

FACADE CONTRACTOR

OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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1910
Office
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16
12,450 ft21,157 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
381 Park Avenue South is a commercial office built in 1910. In 2003, a complete re-cladding of the walls was performed. Over 500 pieces of terracotta were replaced with GFRC casts virtually identical to the originals and all exterior brick was cleaned and re-pointed. Complex fan arches, fluted spandrels, sills, jambs, lintels, ornate columns, and decorative urns were completely replicated in modern materials. Structural framings were incorporated in water tables and clad in fiberglass. Existing terracotta details were highlighted to restore the subtle but extensive coloration on the facade.
SOURCES
  1. http://www.derscutt.com/index.php/projects/detail/381_park_avenue_south1/