THE GENERAL SOCIETY

OF MECHANICS & TRADESMEN

OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

FOUNDED 1785

 

LANDMARK LECTURE SERIES

Presented in partnership with 

The New York Landmarks Conservancy

 

 Cast Iron Restoration at Soho Landmark –

Donald Judd’s Home and Studio – A Case Study

Robert C. Bates, Principal at Walter B. Melvin Architects

 

Tuesday, March 28th at The General Society Library

The Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. Reception to Follow.

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Robert C. Bates will discuss the removal of the architectural cast iron from the facade of 101 Spring Street in New York City. The renovations revealed the complexities of the structural systems hidden beneath. Over 1300 pieces of decorative cast iron were removed, catalogued, refurbished and reinstalled. A restored cornice and new wood windows, along with a full interior renovation, completed the comprehensive restoration of this SoHo Landmark, which is home to the Judd Foundation.