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NEW YORK COUNTY FAMILY COURT
New York, New York, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
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Mitchell Giurgola
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Heintges
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Cosentini Associates
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2006
Courthouse
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10
500,000 ft246,452 m2
Selective Replacement
  • LEED Gold

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
  • HVAC and/or mechanical systems
EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Opaque infill panels were replaced / modified
  • Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)
DESCRIPTION
The New York County Family Court is a courthouse in New York, USA. Built in 1969, the building was suffering of failure of stone cladding. In 2006 the building underwent a selective replacement consisting in a whole window replacement (1-inch thick) and an over-clad of existing concrete shear wall. The new cladding is an aluminum frame unitized curtain wall system capable of supporting stone, glass, and metal panels equally. Cladding materials hang from this rigid frame. Granite is the primary cladding material in walls.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT

EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT

FACADE CONTRACTOR

OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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1969
Other
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4
500,000 ft246,452 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
The New York County Family Court is a courthouse in New York, USA. Built in 1969, the building was suffering of failure of stone cladding. In 2006 the building underwent a selective replacement consisting in a whole window replacement (1-inch thick) and an over-clad of existing concrete shear wall. The new cladding is an aluminum frame unitized curtain wall system capable of supporting stone, glass, and metal panels equally. Cladding materials hang from this rigid frame. Granite is the primary cladding material in walls.
SOURCES
  1. http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/ek_public/documents/pdf/aiab082024.pdf
  2. Boomer Buildings case study
  3. http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9601