News

2022

• Thomas Jefferson Memorial Roof and Portico Restoration Wins An Award of Merit for the best Government/Public Building project from Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic: We are proud of our DC and PA branches who have worked on the project for 5 years and have been involved from the start. We performed the initial assessments, collaborated on the restoration design from concept to CDs, and were heavily involved throughout construction. Every member of the PA/DC staff and several folks from NY had a hand in this so it’s truly a company-wide effort. It was also a stellar example of a collaborative project between BCA, the architect, the structural engineer, the owner, and the construction team.
• The Newark Museum of Art just released a Virtual Tour of the Ballantine House. BCA has continuously and vigourously worked alongside the Newark Museum to completely restore the Ballantine House and return it to its original condition. Take the Tour Here!
• D.C. Court of Appeals at 430 E Street Roof Replacement Project Wins North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) Award-- "After all of the trials and tribulations related to this project, which was a 7-year undertaking and which involved many design itterations, it is particularly rewarding to win an award such as this," Dorothy Kotzer.
•  2022 Lucy Moses Award for two projects: the Farley Postal Lobby and Trinity Church Wall Street-- Two of BCA’s projects, The Farley Postal Lobby and Trinity Church are being honored on April 20^th, 2022 by the New York Landmarks Conservancy at the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. BCA played pivotal roles in both projects, providing restoration design and oversight of these iconic New York City buildings.

2021

• BCA’s Dorothy Krotzer presented on Bentley Hall and Arlington House at APT-- Director, Dorothy Kozer, presented last October about BCA’s work on Bentley Hall and Arlington House at APT’s “Preservation Beyond Politics” conference. She discussed the conservation of both historic buildings, Specifically, restoring Bentley Hall’s original brick, Bryophyte remediation, and preserving the intricate exterior finishes of Arlington House.

• BCA mentioned in Smithsonian 175^th anniversary celebration address. Watch on YouTube as Steven Case, Chair of the Smithsonian Board of Regents thanks the larger Smithsonian community, including BCA conservators, on the 175^th anniversary of the Smithsonian Museum. Watch here.

• Congratulations to Martin Schneider, friend of BCA, for completing the BCA-themed crossword celebrating our 35th anniversary! Click here to find a copy of the puzzle. 

• Frank Lloyd Wright Designed-House in West Lafayette Undergoing Renovations
  "The National Parks Service recently awarded a $500,000 Save America's Treasures grant to support restoration efforts at Samara, a 1950s-era Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built in West Lafayette for Dr. John and Catherine Christian."

2020

• See the Restored Waldorf Astoria Clock at the New-York Historical Society
  "Over the course of twelve months, the clock was meticulously cleaned, repaired, and restored, both inside and out. Stair Galleries, overseen by Building Conservation Associates, replicated and replaced missing ormolu elements and re-plated the clock’s repoussé panels."

• Unity Temple documentary available to stream October 30 - November 15
  BCA's contribution to the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple can be seen in the new documentary "Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright's Modern Masterpiece." Directed by Lauren Levine and narrated by Brad Pitt, the film is available to stream from October 30 - November 15. Discover the restoration of the Chicago landmark and see BCA's Dorothy Krotzer talk about the intricacies of Wright's finishes.

• Getty Foundation announces final round of Keeping It Modern conservation grants
  BCA is gearing up to carry out a conservation treatment testing program at the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford, CT thanks to additional support received from the Getty Foundation’s Keeping it Modern Conservation grants.

• Bruner/Cott & Associates deploy craftsmanship and historical research to restore Harvard Hall
  "Building Conservation Associates (BCA) took the lead in an extensive paint analysis of the cupola, cornice, and window frames; cross-sections of each were analyzed at the granular level through microscopy and revealed just under 40 layers of paint accrued over the centuries."

• Property of the Month: CTA Architects completes $2.8m historic façade restoration at 111 Hicks St., Brooklyn

2019

• Andrea Gilmore receives 2019 Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Boston Preservation Alliance

• Lessons from a Fire- Damaged New York Cathedral

• Images That Could Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Restoration of Jefferson Memorial Begins

2018

• Southington's Past Comes Alive 

• 400K Rehab Begins on Historic Town Hall 

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple awarded DoCoMoMo Award of Excellence

• Sherborn Statue Renovations underway

• BCA South recently completed the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robi House

2017

• Boston Society of Architects awards Harleston Parker Medal to the Bruce C. Bolling Building. 

• BCA updates Township of Montclair, New Jersey Historic Preservation Plan.

• Unity Temple restoration unveiled for 150th Anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday.

• Profiles in Preservation: The Restoration of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Raymond Pepi presents the award winning BCA project at the Bedford Historical Society's Annual Meeting.

• BCA New England's Lisa Howe takes part in "Keeping History Above Water", a 4-day conference organized by Newport Restoration Foundation.

• Historic Building Inventory kicks off in Southington, Connecticut

2016

• Restoration of the Historic Watchbox at Washington Navy Yard receives Excellence in Historic Resources Award from the AIA DC Chapter

• University of Chicago Saieh Hall for Economics Receives AIA Frank Lloyd Wright Honor Award

• Chris Gembinski speaks at the Masonry Cleaning Workshop in Chicago hosted by APT

• New York Landmarks Conservancy 2016 Lucy Moses Awards for Central Park Obelisk; St. Patrick's Cathedral; and St. Paul's Church

• Massachusetts Historical Commission Awards for Pittsfield Athenaeum, Pittsfield, MA; the Fogg Library, Weymouth, MA; and Granary Burying Ground, Boston, MA

• Andrea Gilmore Honored at at the Annual Massachusetts Historical Commission Awards

• Andrea Gilmore Honored with a Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts

• BCA Projects Awarded Grand Jury Prize by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia

• Four BCA Projects Honored at the Annual Lucy Moses Awards

• Filene's Department Store Adaptive Reuse Project Completed

• St. Paul Finally Flies

• SAH Announces Major Grant for Charnley-Persky House Conservation Management Plan

• St. Patrick's Restoration Receives AIA Honor Award

• Historic Facade Graces Hong-Lok House for Low-Income Seniors

2015

• Do the Wright Thing

• Grand Street (66 Allen) project approval

• Conserving an Icon: St. Patrick's Cathedral

• The Architect's Newspaper features the restoration of St. Patrick's Cathedral

•  Public Design Commission Awards Central Park Obelisk

•  Public Design Commission Awards Kings Theater

• Treasures of New York: St. Patrick's Cathedral
  Raymond Pepi and Michele Boyd are featured in the St. Patrick's Cathedral episode of the documentary series, Treasures of New York. 

• Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks
  BCA historic artifacts salvaged from Landmarks over the last 30 years are on display at the Museum of the City of New York through January 3, 2016. 

• Dudley Square Project recognized for adaptive reuse

2014

• BCA Honored by Preservation Massachusetts

• BCA Selected to Develop Washington Union Station Historic Preservation Plan

• Taliesin West Restoration Start
  Dorothy Krotzer, Director of BCA South, was part of the selected team to prepare a Preservation Plan for Frank Lloyd Wright's icon in the West.

2013

• 2013 Interiors Awards for Adaptive Reuse awarded to the First Battery Armory project

• Spirit of Cooperation Aided St. Patrick's Cathedral Restoration
  BCA's project, St. Patrick's Cathedral, was coverd by ENR New York and focused on the team collaboration that is making the project so successful. 

• Karen Stone: Building Conservation Associates, Inc.
  BCA Intern Karen Stone wrote about her experiences at BCA.

• A Makeover for Iconic Travelers Tower

• 131 Clarendon Street Recieved Preservation Achievement Award

• Harvard Medical School Received Preservation Achievement Award

• Preserving the Guastavino Legacy
  Raymond Pepi discussed the history of these vaults and ongoing efforts to preserve, restore, and celebrate these unique architectural marvels at the National Building Museum.

• 2013 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award Received for Serros Diner

• Brian Powell spoke about historic paints at Taliesin

• From Lions to Lemurs
  BCA provided historic preservation consulting expertise for the transformation of the Bronx Zoo's Lion House to a state-of-the-art exhibit hall showcasing the wildlife of Madagascar.

2012

• BCA Named Pillar of New York  
  BCA was honored on November 15, 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria by the Preservation League of New York.

• St. Patrick's Announced Plan to Undergo a Three-Year, $177 Million Renovation

• Park Avenue Armory
  The results of research and mockups culminated in a restored Company Room D. Click to view the slide show here and the feature in February 2012's Architectural Record.

• Town Hall Renovation Committee
  BCA's paint study at Holliston Town Hall paved the way for the exterior restoration of the hall. 

2011

• Andrea Gilmore shared her knowledge on the riches of New England

• Starring Role: Historic Finishes Make Return at Landmark Courthouse
  "For this project, [Dorothy] Krotzer identified the historic paint colors and original faux wood graining, providing a guide for the restoration program."

• "Cistern Yard aglow with face-lift"
  "The core of the College of Charleston's historic campus is re-emerging after a nearly two-year, $3.3 million conservation project that addressed structural issues and other repairs while preserving its unique ambiance."

• The Heydey of Mansard Roofs
  Read about the artistry and popularity of mansard roofs featuring BCA's project, The Grand Hotel, in The New York Times.

• Hope for 19th Street Baptist?
  The Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia recruited Building Conservation Associates, engineering firm Keast & Hood, and cost estimator Michael Funk to assess the crumbling former Baptist Church. 

• Park Avenue Armory's Swiss Makeover

• Bell Tower Restoration in Quincy Center  
  BCA New England's Director, Andrea Gilmore looked at the new gold leaf application at the dome of the United First Parish Unitarian Church

• A New Formula: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Wagner's Building Conservation Plan
  An illustrated presentation by Dorothy Krotzer and Marlene Goeke about Philadelphia's Wagner Free Institute of Science.

2010

• And the Emmy Goes To...
  Living Modern in Connecticut, which features BCA's work on the survey of the Modern Homes of New Canaan, CT, won an Boston/New England Emmy Award in the category of Historical/Cultural Program.

• BCA's Paint Research Contributed to Hooper-Lee-Nichols House Book

• Press Release: 2010 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award

• Enhanced New York State Historic Tax Credits add up to more jobs says BCA's Raymond Pepi
  Susan Kathryn Hefti spoke to Raymond Pepi about how The New York State Historic Preservation Act might be able to reinvigorate the New York economy. 

• The Old Ordinary isn't so Ordinary 
  BCA's work at the Old Ordinary in Hingham, MA has been recognized for it's "reverse-engineering" approach to interpreting this historic tavern dating from 1680.

• Something Old is New Again
  BCA's Heather McGrath interviewed by Diane Smith of Connecticut Public Television about the Modern Homes of New Canaan, CT.

• BCA Named "Favorite Consultant" by Top Architecture Firms

2009

• BCA's Dorothy Krotzer Won Oliver Torrey Fuller Award

2008

• BCA Recommended Paint Colors for Iconic Chicago Building
  The old Carson Pirie Scott & Co. department store complex, now known as the Sullivan Center, was recognized by the Landmarks Illinois' Real Estate and Building Industries Council.

2006

• Expert Diagnostic Help- "One of the Myriad Services Offered by BCA".

2005

• Landmark Theater Presented Construction Challenge

2004

• BCA Takes Conservation Main Stream

2001

• A Tower's Big-Time Restoration
  Raymond Pepi and Stacy Albanese of BCA recount the story of restoring the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's historic headquarters to New York Times author David Dunlap.