2022 yielded over 30 awards, many defining events, professional growth, experiences, and memories. Many thanks to our staff, clients, and business partners who collaborated with us on historic preservation and restoration projects all across the nation. We look forward to continuing our journey in 2023! Year-end reflections from our CEO Chad Reilly and Founder Jeff Greene.
Over the last four decades, EverGreene has collaborated with the Architect of the Capitol (AoC) on the preservation and maintenance of the U.S. Capitol, one of our country’s most iconic and historically significant buildings. Its age and constant heavy use have forced internal systems to grow accretively without comprehensive recordation. Aside from its obvious iconic significance and history, the building…
In November, the 2022 class of APT Recognized Professionals was announced and celebrated during the Association of Preservation Technology International Annual Conference in Detroit. We are delighted to share that our Director of Conservation, Kelly Caldwell, and Director of Project Management, Sarah Kloze, have been accepted into this prestigious group. In 2018, APT and the APT College of Fellows instituted…
EverGreene Architectural Arts Appoints Chad Reilly, AIA as New Chief Executive Officer Chad Reilly, AIA brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having served in a number of senior leadership capacities in architectural and engineering firms for over two decades. An experienced strategist, Chad understands the complexities of design and construction projects while leveraging operational scale. “I am very…
Nick Hopkins, Foreman, from EverGreene’s NYC-based team has been named 2022 Ladder Award Winner Restoration & Remediation Magazine’s annual award recognizes outstanding young restoration professionals 35 years and younger who are climbing the ladder of success and shaping the future of this industry. Nick was chosen from a group of nominated individuals that exhibit leadership, drive, innovation, and care for…
Regular façade maintenance is important. Aside from the aesthetic detriments caused by soiling and pollution, contaminants that build up over time attract and retain moisture which accelerates deterioration of historic materials caused by weathering forces. Material deficiencies such as eroded or open mortar joints, cracked masonry units, or loose roofing or wall components provide avenues for moisture intrusion, potentially causing…
While infrastructure modernization and historic preservation sound like opposites, they share many of the same objectives. Both initiatives revitalize communities, improve quality of life, and boost the economy. Smart preservation combines historic preservation and infrastructure modernization, implementing modern standards, promoting a sense of culture, saving irreplaceable landmarks, and protecting the environment. Retention and reuse are no longer idealistic fringe pursuits,…
Margaret Conway, Traditional Plasterer, joins EverGreene this summer as part of her on-site experience “externship” as she pursues her BAS (Bachelor of Applied Sciences) in the Traditional Building Arts from The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA). ACBA provides a unique four-year college experience, training the next generation of artisans by integrating professional training in the building arts with…
In July 2022, Mirta Vidal, Senior Conservation Technician, was selected to share her experience with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to help educate about the different professions that make up the preservation community. She shares her experience as a Conservation Technician at EverGreene Architectural Arts, her professional background and career path, and what she values most about preserving…
EverGreener Nilma Muniz featured in the Ones To Watch 2022 spotlight of the New York Real Estate Journal’s May issue. Nilma’s love for old buildings and architecture was sparked by traveling the world with her parents and led to her pursuing a degree in structural engineering. Combining this technical background with her passion for history and art inspired her to…
Ecclesiastical art and architecture speak to each other—and to us. Emily Sottile, Director of the Sacred Space Studio, explores color theory in Adoremus’ May 2022 article: The Many Shades of the Liturgy: A Case for Why Color Matters in Sacred Architecture. Here are a few takeaways and tips for your summer planning! It is often said, They don’t make them…
Maintenance and care of outdoor sculpture and modern art collections in parks, gardens, and public settings, present unique challenges. The uncontrolled environment, handing, wear, and abuse from graffiti subjects surfaces and original finishes to deterioration and damage. In addition, materials found in modern art frequently don’t demonstrate the long-term resilience of traditional bronze or stone sculpture. Material testing and analysis…
Going Beyond the Recommendations: Practical Applications of Large-Scale Chemical Consolidations Presented at the International Symposium CONSOLIDATION 2021 Stone Consolidation in Cultural Heritage| LNEC | Lisbon, Portugal March 25, 2022 Authors: Kelly Caldwell, Director of Conservation Emma Kousouris, Asst. Project Manager / Conservator With the integration of chemical consolidation into the standard toolbox for stone, difficulties with large-scale application are emerging…
Evaluating the efficacy of cyclododecane in cross-sectional architectural paint analysis. Senior Conservator Katey Corda and Conservator Brooke Russell will review the implementation of the cyclododecane preparation method on architectural paint samples that are highly sensitive to resin infiltration. Abstract: Embedding finish samples in clear resin is the most commonly accepted method of performing cross-section analysis for the identification of pigments and…
We continue to celebrate Women’s History Month by congratulating our Director of Project Management, Sarah Kloze, honored among the 2022 Notable Women in Construction, Design, & Architecture in the March 21 issue of Crain’s New York Business magazine. The 40 honorees on Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Construction, Design and Architecture list, represent the top tier of their respective industries.…
EverGreene Names Rabinowitz President and Martin Vice President Effective immediately, Mark Rabinowitz has been named President of EverGreene Architectural Arts, Inc. Mark joined EverGreene in 2018 during the acquisition of Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI), which he co-led for nearly two decades. Mark will be splitting his time between EverGreene’s Brooklyn, NY and DC Metro based offices. “I am very proud…
In its fifth year, Technology Publishing Co.’s commercial honors program, The Elevation Awards, expanded its reach by partnering with the Commercial Painting Industry Association. As a result of the partnership, the Elevation Awards received the most competitive nominations that the judges had ever seen. In recognizing the very best work in commercial painting, in addition to the people behind the…
2021 Top Disaster Management Service Company As a leading national provider of specialty contracting and preservation conservation services, EverGreene helps restore and maintain historically and architecturally significant buildings, monuments, and works of art. Did you know we provide disaster and emergency response services too? When weather-related, geophysical, or man-made disasters strike, we support recovery efforts with AIC trained professional conservators…
FEATURED PROJECTS 2021 Restoration and conservation can be a new beginning and next chapter for historic art, artifacts, and architecture. With 2022 approaching, we’re sharing the inspiration of “a fresh start” by featuring several of our recently completed projects. From our award-winning work at LA Union Station to the immaculately restored lobby of Farley Post Office in the heart of…
This October at the Association of Preservation Technologies International Annual Conference, announced the 2021 College of Fellows, which includes our own Mark Rabinowitz, Senior Vice President! Annually, the College of Fellows honors APT members who have provided valuable services to the preservation field and to APT. The College of Fellows fulfills a variety of salient functions within APT. Overall, the college…
We are proud to share that two of our EverGreeners, Ann Lowry Brown, and Megan Kinneen, are featured in the November issue of the New York Real Estate Journal’s Women in Commercial Real Estate 2021 Spotlight. Ann Lowry Brown is an Associate Business Developer of the Northeast, joining EverGreene in 2017. This year she was promoted to Associate Business Developer,…
Theaters around the country are opening this Fall, and just like you, we can’t wait to head back to our favorite theaters. Between iconic broadway houses opening in September, and national tours of classic shows resuming their treks across the nation, there’s so much to experience together again. At EverGreene, we’re not just enthusiastic patrons of the performing arts. Over…
2021 marks the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, an event that changed the world forever. The world lost the lives of 2,977 men, women, and children in New York City, Arlington, VA, and near Shanksville, PA. Two decades later, we humbly honor and pay tribute to all those lost, for those who survived, for the rescue workers and first…
Supporting Our Community & Career Development Many EverGreene staff members are actively engaged in sharing their skills, experience, trade, craft, and business knowledge with the next generation of artists, craftspeople, and creative thinkers. We take pride in inspiring students that are interested in conservation, restoration, and design work. EverGreene’s passion for cultivating a community of creativity is evident in our…
The human race has, in short, had no important thought which it has not written in stone. -Victor Hugo, Hunchback of Notre Dame At some time over the past year, most of us have told loved ones we’d be with them in spirit for holidays, graduations, birthdays, or funerals. The expression long precedes the COVID pandemic (appearing in St.…
The EverGreene team is moving towards September 2021 completion of a multi-year project conserving the marble at the Jefferson Memorial through a careful process to remove biofilm, algae, and other bacteria and fungi from the monument. Our Senior Vice President Mark Rabinowitz talks with StoneUpdate.com on the process finding the right solution. “Laser cleaning has become more common in architectural settings,…
Home is where the heart is, and for me, I quite literally mean it, as I come from the Heartland of the country: Omaha, Nebraska. Growing up, I was drawn to the idea of getting out of the Midwest and never returning. When I graduated high school, I happily announced that I would be going to Boston, Massachusetts to obtain…
This August we are celebrating the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 11th Annual Sacred Sites Open House all month long! New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and reusing New York’s architecturally significant buildings. This year, the event will be held virtually, so tune in to explore the wonderful art, architecture, and history of New York’s diverse religious sites.…
This July we will be virtually presenting at the Annual League of Historic Theatres (LHAT) 45th National Conference and Theatre Tour on the impact of architectural textiles in theaters. Join EverGreene expert Terry Vanderwell, Sr. Business Development Executive with Jennifer Tankleff, President at IWEISS and moderated by Ken Stein, CEO/Director of LHAT. View on-demand as part of LHAT’s National Conference,…
I was either lucky enough or maybe crazy enough, to move to New York City amidst the global pandemic. However, with the promise of an office set up with COVID precautions and an in-person internship at EverGreene, the decision was easy. In January 2021, I packed my bags and took the flight out from Omaha, Nebraska, to New York City,…
Between the 1910s and 1940s, movie palaces–large, elaborately decorated movie theaters–cropped up around the country. Motion pictures developed as an art form and the buildings in which they were viewed evolved with them. They were often designed with inspiration from a myriad of visual styles. French Baroque, High Gothic, Moroccan, Mediterranean, Spanish Gothic, Hindu, Babylonia, Aztec, Mayan, Orientalist, Italian Renaissance, and…
See you live in Charleston for our first back in-person conference from June 13-15, 2021! Join Amy Elizabeth Uebel, Conservator, EverGreene Architectural Arts and Marissa Hershon, Curator of Ca’ d’Zan and Decorative Arts, The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art to discuss Preservation Work at Ca’ d’Zan: A Case Study in Waterproofing a 20th-century Historic House Tuesday, June 15…
Since EverGreene’s first train station restoration in 1995, our team continues to work on preserving America’s historic passenger train stations. Railroads stimulated economic growth and technological innovation for much of the 19th and 20th centuries, and in many communities stations remain the most important and prominent buildings. Join us on a train ride across the country and explore our railroad…
May marks the annual celebration of National Preservation Month, and we are thrilled to be participating in so many events across America to share our enthusiasm for history, culture, and the treasured places we care for year after year! Historic preservation focuses on maintaining accessibility and usability of cultural assets, primarily involving the remediation of material deterioration based on the…
Just as trains serve as our connection from every destination to destination, the mission of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences connects the world through the medium of motion pictures, making it fitting that the 93rd Academy Awards will be partially held at Los Angeles Union Station in addition to the traditional venue, the Dolby Theatre! As the last…
As the intersection of Earth Month and Stress Awareness Month, April is all about taking care of ourselves and coworkers in the spaces we call workplaces. Luckily, being a steward of the Earth goes together with healthy habits that improve our overall daily wellness. As vaccines are rolling out across the country, many companies are making the shift to return…
“Behold I am making all things new” – Revelation 21:5 The season of Easter begins Easter Sunday and concludes on the feast of Pentecost. In the Northern hemisphere, the season of supernatural resurrection (Paschaltide) coincides with new life in the natural world. Spring gives much fodder for contemplation of Paschal mysteries. How might Christians, a self-described “Easter people” keep this…
Ford Motor Company engaged EverGreene Architectural Arts to revive the most grand areas of the train depot, including the main waiting area, arcade, ticket lobby, and restaurant. The project includes the replication and restoration of approximately 56,000 square feet of decorative plasterwork, a distinguishing feature of the station’s Beaux-Arts architecture. Plaster covers most of the building’s first floor and was…
This February, we are celebrating Black History Month (BHM) by showcasing work created by and featuring a collection of African-American artists, activists, and amazing heroes that fought for change in our country over the years. See our curated portfolio of projects relating to iconic black leaders through memorials, monuments, and murals across the nation below. BHM gives everyone the opportunity…
As we look back on 2020, we’re thankful for all the people who make EverGreene so great. The exemplary work of our teams has rooted our company in quality and craft. In a celebratory spirit, we will highlight a variety of EverGreene’s 2020 projects, successes, and endeavors over the next 20 days. We invite you to follow along as we…
You heavens, bless the Lord…Sun and moon, bless the Lord. Stars of heaven, bless the Lord…Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven… – Psalter, Sunday Week 1, Morning/Canticle/Daniel 3:57 – 88 In what has been a time of great darkness, we are all seeking glimmers of light. If we find ourselves doing so in the night sky, we…
A sure sign that we’re heading towards winter is the sun setting earlier each evening. In years past, we’ve looked forward to hunkering down and staying cozy at home, but this year many of us aren’t ready to head back inside after a spring and summer of isolation. As an alternative, let’s take advantage of the early nights to spend…
I recently stumbled across this photo of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in New Brunswick, New Jersey while researching EverGreene’s work at student chapels. Even in a sea of expansive murals and historic architecture photos at schools across the country, I found this one to be the most striking. While we prioritize photos that emphasize the technical and artistic talent…
EverGreene is a proud Cornerstone Level supporter of the DC Preservation League’s virtual award ceremony for the 2020 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. We are delighted to announce that our work on the Carnegie Library in Washington D.C. has been selected for the State Historic Preservation Officer’s Award for Excellence. Join our team the DC Preservation…
The Times Square Church is a building with a long history that brought it from a movie theater, to a Broadway theater, to an Interdenominational Church. Originally built in 1930 as the “Warner Brothers Hollywood Theater” movie palace, the current French Baroque interior decoration scheme is original to the building and was a typical design scheme for 1920’s movie palaces.…
Saving Public Art in Every American City & Town Have you ever noticed a colorful mural in your local post office? Did you realize the United States Post Office (USPS) shares beautiful artwork in their spaces as well as on the stamps we use everyday? Has the power of art in public spaces impacted you during this unprecedented year? During…
The Call of the Shofar Mosaics are an ancient art form, with the earliest examples found in temple ruins in Mesopotamia dates to around 3,000 BC. Mosaics remained popular throughout the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations as decoration but did not enjoy status as a high art medium until the rise of Christianity and the use of mosaic as religious…
The Autumn of 2020 finds Americans grappling with death in ways we have not had to in generations. As Halloween, the Feast of All Saints, and the Feast of All Souls approach, commemoration has been on my mind. During the 2020 lockdown, I was back at my family home. Nestled into the woods on the road where I grew up…
We’ve found ourselves peering into beloved spaces this year, from our homes, over the internet, but we haven’t lost our deep appreciation of architecture and design! EverGreene continues to support a few of our favorite annual, NYC-based celebrations in 2020. Check out some of the amazing programming they offer during the month of October, starting with the links below! Visit…
EverGreene has been involved in some of the most significant aerospace artifact restoration and preservation efforts in the United States. These include the Saturn V, Skylab Test Module, Atlantis Space Shuttle, and two Vanguard Satellites With one foot in science and the other in the arts, our team has not only conserved spacecrafts, but also created expansive murals, mosaics, and…
Ever since I ran the NYC Marathon in 2018, I dreamed of living in New York City. I fell in love with the city again when I glimpsed the theater scene in 2019 after seeing my first Broadway show, Wicked. As I was applying for internships this year, my top choice was EverGreene Architectural Arts not only because I love…
Columbia University is an Ivy League research university located in New York City. Established in 1754, Columbia has endured as a top-tier collegiate institution for over 260 years, making it the oldest institution of higher education in New York State. Its campus serves as one of the world’s most important centers for research and learning. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style…
Authored by Abigail Hembree, Marketing Intern at EverGreene and a Northeastern University undergrad studying journalism and photography I chose to attend Northeastern University because they champion experiential education. Their robust co-op program has given me the opportunity to intern with EverGreene Architectural Arts’ marketing team this semester. As I research and write about EverGreene’s extensive work at libraries, I value…
The Daily Record selected EverGreene Architectural Arts Historic Restoration of the Enoch Pratt Central Library to receive the 2020 Excellence in Construction & Real Estate Award. Established in 2019, Excellence in Construction & Real Estate awards celebrate the individuals and companies who are changing the landscape of Maryland through design, construction, project management, innovation and more. These individuals and organizations…
It’s been over a year since theaters across the country started temporarily closing their doors and postponing their shows. To say we miss them is an understatement, but we know the performing arts industry is resilient. While “the show must go on,” there’s uncertainty about how and when that will happen. Theaters have turned their parking lots into outdoor movie…
Known as the “little chapel that stood,” St. Paul’s Chapel has endured over 250 years of New York City’s history, making it the oldest public building in continuous use in the city. St. Paul’s Chapel was built as a “chapel-of-ease” for those in 18th Century New York City who deemed the walk to Trinity Church on Wall Street too far.…
Preservation Maryland Announces Best of Maryland Awards: Building Rehabilitations, Skilled Artisans, Museum Volunteers & Others Celebrated Across the Old Line State Preservation Maryland is honored to shine a spotlight on the tireless work of volunteers, architects, artisans, and legislators doing the essential work of protecting the places that make Maryland such a special place to live, work, explore – and…
An estimated 225,000 works were commissioned during the depression era under president Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal and the Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project (W.P.A.), a program designed to put artists to work in paying jobs and to bring art to public places like schools, libraries and post offices where people congregate. EverGreene recently heard about the rescue of…
Theaters are an important part of every town or city across America. A source of entertainment and education, they bring people together and strengthen communities. Our work over the past four decades has brought us to hundreds of theaters across the country. Many of these theaters are attributed to the most iconic designers and architects, including Thomas W. Lamb. Lamb…
Atmospheric Theaters, made popular by architect John Eberson in the 1920s, featured interiors that mimicked European cities, places most Americans would never have the chance to visit and experience. Ceilings reflected the sky and projections of stars or clouds would move overhead, contributing to a magical movie experience. Fortunately, many of these beautiful theaters still operate as entertainment venues today,…
People usually notice decorative painting and gilding of architectural elements as the most dominant aspects of theater finishes, but there are many more features that contribute to the distinctive style of each interior. A wide variety of textiles contribute to the overall appearance of theaters. These can include painted fire curtains, painted drops and advertising oleos, painted or embroidered applique…
Theatres act as cultural hubs that enrich our lives and communities. Our artists and craftspeople are passionate about supporting the arts in all their forms, so it’s no surprise that in our 40 plus years we have revitalized hundreds of theatres across the country. Before the pandemic, we planned to participate in a night out at the theater with April…
The fire curtain at Bucks County Playhouse depicts the town of New Hope, PA. Landmarks of the town can be easily spotted throughout the mural and tells the story of the townspeople’s daily lives. The mural was damaged by water and faded by time, and tears in the curtain overtime had rendered it very fragile and immobile. The distemper paint…
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 marks the 62nd anniversary of the official establishment of NASA. We applaud the heroic women and men of NASA for sixty plus decades of leading the peaceful exploration of space, making discoveries about our planet, our solar system, and our universe. Thank you for the ongoing research enabling such advances in aviation, aiding in the development…
Jeff Greene, Founder and Chairman of EverGreene Architectural Arts, was recently interviewed by Mark Miller, Chief Strategy Officer at Team One, an integrated media, digital, and communications agency, and co-author of Legacy in the Making (McGraw-Hill Education) on Jeff’s lessons learned on personal resilience, craft and quality, and prioritizing timelessness from the start by asking forward-looking questions like: “Will somebody…
EverGreene Architectural Arts has always been focused on capturing the knowledge of traditional trades and blending it with the latest achievements in science and technology. These skill sets allowed us to move into a national leadership position, and we are striving to pass them along to future generations of conservators, craftspersons and artists. Laser Focused “Laser” is an acronym for…
“Visiting the library remains the most common cultural activity Americans engage in, by far.” The Literary Hub’s report recently confirmed that Americans visited libraries on average 10.5 times last year, surpassing eight other popular leisure activities, including going to the movies—who would have thought. Libraries continue to play a central role for our diverse communities across the country, advancing literacy,…
“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” William Murtagh’s quote reminds us to celebrate America’s architectural icons, historic sites, artifacts, objects, and the diverse cultural heritage we share. These properties are irreplaceable, memorializing our triumphs and engaging us in reflecting on the…
Samantha Callanta has been awarded the 2021 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant. EverGreene’s Washington DC-based Conservation Technician Samantha Callanta has been selected to attend a fully funded, week-long summer digital workshop for 15 students designed to introduce them to conservation and other museum collections work through tours, activities, and presentations through the Getty Villa Conservation Labs and Regional Museums. Samantha is…
Many of us are now using Zoom daily for video conferencing. We are sharing some iconic EverGreene project images that you can use as your Zoom virtual background so you can virtually be at one of the beautiful sites we’ve worked restored. HOW TO USE: Below is a gallery of EverGreene backgrounds that can be used for Zoom. To add…
Iconic Cram & Ferguson Church Receives Interior Renovation and Restoration PRESRV May 2020 Newsletter The Christ Church United Methodist project is a collaboration of two prime contractors. The project is divided into two phases: restoration and renovation. EverGreene Architectural Arts is leading the Church’s restoration while PRESERV is managing the renovation. This is the first interior project to be performed…
How have you been coping with this time of uncertainty? We are connecting as a company, learning about each EverGreener’s passion for art, and sharing in the comfort of creativity through our own versions of art therapy. Our talented staff has contributed personal pieces from all across the nation to showcase how art can be a healing expression during times…
Father Damien of Molokai and Mother Marianne of Molokai, were natives of Belgium and Germany respectively, but are best known for their care of lepers (sufferers of Hansen’s disease) of the Kalaupapa Colony. In 1866 Hawaii established a leper colony on the Island of Molokai, where approximately 8,000 Hawaiian were quarantined between its nineteenth century founding and 1969 closure. Father…
Unity Temple, designed by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, was originally built in 1908. In 2017, EverGreene was part of the team that conserved and restored the interior of the building. As a national historic landmark and iconic piece of American architecture, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation (UTRF) has often hosted musical performances, but this dance showcase by Winifred Haun…
Restoration and conservation of historic architecture includes the buildings that house museums. Some of the museums we’ve worked at are currently offering virtual tours and online learning opportunities. We invite you to take a virtual tour: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – Washington, D.C. | Online Learning Once you are on the site, you will see the different sections labeled:…
When the Oak Park Unity Church was destroyed in a fire in 1905, the Unitarian Universalist congregation turned to local architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design their new church. Frank Lloyd Wright not only lived and worked in Oak Park, IL at the time, but came from a Unitarian Universalist Family. (Did you know EverGreene’s Chicago-based team resides in Oak…
EverGreene is proud that our Founder Jeff Greene has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. With more than 40 years…
How Conservation Altered the Path of a Young Artist Join EverGreene Architectural Arts’ Conservator Brooke Young Russell as she returns to her alma mater Garrison Forrest School in Owings Mills, Maryland. She will be discussing her career combining arts and chemistry. Brooke specializes in architectural conservation in paint, working to preserve architecture in historic buildings and structures ranging from the…
EverGreene has restored 38 U.S. Capitols. The 50 United States capitols were built over 150 years. Their architecture represents a broad spectrum of techniques, styles, materials, and artistic finishes, influenced by diverse cultures and traditions. Forty-four capitols are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and nineteen of those are further designated as National Historic Landmarks, reinforcing the importance…
Wallpaper Reproduction Feature: EverGreene’s design, digital reproduction, and preservation work on the historic wallpapers that survived in the Clara Barton House (Washington, DC) was recently featured in the new release of Restoring Your Historic House book by Scott T. Hanson. The 720-page hardcover volume sheds the light on some of the best practices in historic building preservation, representing a range…
The CCFM (Conference for Catholic Facility Management) Summer 2019 Newsletter features the moving story of returning a beloved sacred space to the community of Schenactady New York’s St. Anthony’s Church. Schenectady is a small city with no shortage of economic hardship, and like much of America, waning Mass attendance. When a fire ravaged St. Anthony’s Church in 2014, there was…
Published by the Smithsonian EverGreene is proud to announce the publication of a new volume of “Smithsonian Contributions to Museum Conservation” series that brings together papers presented at the first-ever conservation conference solely dedicated to aluminum – “Aluminum: History, Technology and Conservation” – held at the Smithsonian Institution’s American Art Museum in 2014. The paper features the work coauthored by…
New York, NY—July 29, 2019 Effective immediately, Sarah Kloze will be leading EverGreene’s Project Management team, responsible for the execution of some of the most significant restoration and conservation projects in the country. In this new role, her responsibilities include the management of the over 160 Union and Non-Union craftspeople, engaged in projects all over the country. Kloze is currently…
Preserving Our Heritage of Exploration Saturn V rockets launched astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon during the legendary Apollo 11 mission fifty years ago. The event was televised live in 33 countries on July 16, 1969 at 9:32 AM, with an estimated 25 million viewers in the United States alone. We are awed by the…
EverGreene’s Director of Sacred Spaces, Emily Sottile is a featured author in the New York Landmark’s Conservancy Common Bond publication, which serves as the Conservancy’s technical journal dedicated to the care and maintenance of historic religious properties. Emily writes about “Sanctuary Interior Decoration, found on pages 23-28. This issue of Common Bond celebrates the diverse range of styles found in…
United States Marine Corps, Parris Island, SC 2019 Preserving U.S. Military Heritage Conference, Fredericksburg, TX, June 4-6, 2019 Authors: Joseph Sembrat and Mark Rabinowitz Abstract The Iwo Jima Monument located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, is a one-third scale model of the well-known United States Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima…
New York, NY – On May 7, 2019, Women Builders Council (WBC) celebrated its 15th Annual Champion Awards Dinner at the Grand Hyatt New York. As the leading association for women in the building trades, Women Builder Council’s annual event featured over 600 guests and recognized 165 Outstanding and Next Generation Women Builders from top companies for the important role…
EverGreene’s Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces co-authored a recent blog with Mark Cousineau, of Henniger’s Religious Goods. St. Peter in Mansfield is a large, Romanesque church, in the heart of Ohio. Its architecture lends itself to decoration, with vaulted ceilings, intricate capitals, and traditional entablature. In 1944 St. Peter’s commissioned artist, John Bernat to paint the interior of the…
Join Archtober for our inaugural family-friendly Building of the Day tour at 3:30pm on October 15th, 2018! Guided by a CFA Design Educator and a Rockwell Group architect, families will learn about this unique theater, discovering its historic and contemporary significance as Broadway’s littlest theater! This tour is only for students in grades 5-8, accompanied by an adult. In 2015,…
This coloring book showcases some of our most important projects spanning across the US over the last forty years. Unlock your inner artist, for an opportunity to be featured on our online sites. Entering the contest is easy. Just share your designs and trivia answers on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK or TWITTER, with the hashtag #EAA40Color! Answers to the trivia questions can be found on the project pages here…
What goes through your head as you walk through the threshold of a brand-new opportunity…fear, excitement, anxiety? In my case it was fear mixed with thoughts on how I would get through the locked door (don’t worry, I eventually got in.) When I first started my internship at EverGreene Architectural Arts, I was quite intimidated by the level of skill…
My first week working at EverGreene Architectural Arts, I was tasked with researching churches in Pennsylvania. I was dismayed to learn that many of the churches were closing down. Declining populations combined with the recent church scandals and a general decline in religious beliefs led to the decay and neglect of these beautiful, historic, churches that once instilled civic pride.…
EverGreene has had the privilege of restoring numerous artworks by legendary black Americans. This month, we take a closer look at some of these murals and the artists who created them as well as the restoration of Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers’ home. Each of the projects, by contributing to the African-American historical narrative has contributed significantly to the United…
Forty years gives you quite a perspective on the trends and changes in the landscape of how we think about ornament, design, preservation, conservation, art integration into the built environment, and applied industrial design effects on everyday life. I started EverGreene in 1978 when I was twenty-four years old and all I wanted to do was paint murals. The studio…
Join us on Thursday, June 14, 2018 for the annual New York Construction Awards, presented by Anchin, in cooperation with the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC-NY), the American Institute of Architects–New York Chapter (AIA New York), the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) and Willis Towers Watson. Designed to highlight rapidly growing and innovative Construction, Design (Architecture &…
May 23, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EverGreene Architectural Arts Inc. Acquires Heritage Preservation Leader Conservation Solutions Inc. (CSI) New York, NY – EverGreene Architectural Arts Inc., the nation’s largest specialty contractor of architectural arts, announces today the acquisition of long standing partner Conservation Solutions inc. (CSI.) CSI is an internationally recognized heritage preservation firm providing conservation services to public and…
Sun Ok Chun, Designer & Decorative Painter Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Education: BFA in painting Sungshin University, MFA in painting Pratt University Years working EverGreene: 20+ Sun Ok had just finished her master’s degree at Pratt and was contemplating returning to South Korea when she received an offer from EverGreene to work on paintings and stencils for the Montana State…
Join DLFNY, Aurora Lampworks, EverGreene Architectural Arts and the New York Public Library for a fascinating behind closed doors exploration of the renovated Rose Reading Room at the library’s landmark 5th Avenue location. We will learn about the skill and craftsmanship used to restore this majestic space, the challenges faced by the design team, and how the twenty-two magnificent 1500…
SECOND STAGE’S HAYES THEATER 2018 RENOVATION This tiny Broadway treasure, built in 1912 as the Little Theatre, takes on Act II as the theater transforms to a colorful space taking cues from today’s digital world! The skilled artists and theater renovation specialists at EverGreene Architectural Arts worked with Second Stage, and architect/theater designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, to…
Zinni Veshi moved to New York from Albania in 1998 to attend the MFA program at the Pratt Institute of Art and Design. In his twelve years at EverGreene, Zinni has created new artwork for churches, state capitols and commercial spaces. His own paintings are dynamic and arresting; vibrant swaths of color move the eye from stroke to stroke around…
A Behind the Scenes Tour of EverGreene Architectural Arts Speakers: Kim Lovejoy, Senior Business Developer, and Bill Mensching, Creative Director, EverGreene Architectural Arts, New York, NY 2 AIA HSW Learning Units This tour will take participants to EverGreene’s new 20,000 square foot architectural arts studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City. Industry City is an adaptive reuse of six million square feet…
EverGreene is pleased to announce that three Brooklyn projects—Kings Theatre, Grace Church and St. Joseph’s CoCathedral—have been honored with Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards from the New York Landmarks Conservancy. In 2013, St. Joseph’s was elevated to CoCathedral status. To prepare for the 2014 rededication, EverGreene Architectural Arts restored historic finishes, conserved century-old murals and added new liturgical artwork—including the…
Illinois State Capitol Receives A National AIA Award We are thrilled to announce that the Illinois State Capitol West Wing Restoration has won a National AIA Honor Award for Interior Architecture! In addition to being recognized by AIA, the restoration of the Illinois State Capitol West Wing also received the Driehaus Award from Landmarks Illinois. Earlier phases of the Capitol…
It’s summer, finally! And this means time to get ourselves outdoors to explore and discover. Reacquaint yourself with your city or explore a new one and revive your senses with outdoor art. The newest addition to NYC’s outdoor art lineup is Big Bling by Martin Puryear, in collaboration with Digital Atelier. Located on the main lawn of Madison Square Park,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time when we gather ‘round the fire, exchange gifts and stories and remember the most important things: love, happiness and the pursuit of the perfect present. With the rise of Amazon and e-commerce, we’ve lost touch with real-life retail experience. It’s time to switch things up, return to pre-internet age and…
In love? In lust? Mr. Right or Right Now? No matter… make Valentine’s Day unforgettable by enjoying a little history and a lot of beauty… New York In New York, there’s a historic building at almost every turn. Wind your way to the Great White Way and see a show in any of the restored early-20th century masterpieces lining Broadway…
John Coburn began working at EverGreene shortly after finishing his MFA at the New York Academy of Fine Art in 1997. In Bring It On (2006), we witness an attack on a well-groomed subdivision, from a bird’s-eye-view, rendered in a flat, graphic style—as if it were a screenshot from a video game. Bombs hit their targets in, comic book-like “kaboom!”…
Best Restoration Project Award In The Southwest Region The Maricopa County Security Building, once the tallest building in Arizona, has been entirely revitalized. Under the guidance of Foresite Construction, EverGreene restored the decorative paint and plaster in the 8th floor ballroom. Our conservators often use a hybrid of traditional preservation techniques and contemporary restoration strategies to return functionality to a…
Who are America’s four best-loved actresses? If you answered Ethel Barrymore, Marilyn Miller, Mary Pickford and Rosa Ponselle—admittedly, a long shot—you’re going to be delighted to know that four diminutive marble statues of these larger-than-life theatrical figures have returned to their golden niches in the landmark I. Miller Building at Broadway and West 46th Street. The statues, by Alexander Stirling…
Presented at the Mid-Century Modern Structures: Materials and Preservation Symposium April 14-16, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri Justine P. Bello, Caroline Guay, Tom McDowell, Mark Rabinowitz, Joseph Sembrat While the influence of the machine age on architecture and design is well known, seen in the streamlining of the Art Deco and Modernist styles, the “space age” is more a cliché…
Jewel Box: Creation and Preservation of Dalle de Verre Walls by Gabriel Loire The Second building that was erected on the Bacardi company campus in Miami, Florida, where the international spirits firm relocated after the fall of Cuba, was the “Jewel Box”, a fascinating 1973 Modernist structure by Ignacio Carrera-Justiz. The starkly simple geometry of the building: a two story…
Authors: Mark Rabinowitz & Carol Grissom From the mid-1850s through the early 20th century zinc statues proliferated in the United States, with a few even dedicated after World War II. Most were purchased for smaller towns or organizations without the financial resources to purchase unique and more expensive bronze statues that they were intended to resemble. While the zinc can…
A careful investigation of the conditions is required before recommendations can be made for treatments to repair architectural terra-cotta surfaces. The beauty of glazed terra cotta, with its rich palette of earth tones and glassy surface, has been exploited by architects to enliven building façades since very early times. In addition to the tonal variations inherent in fired-clay bodies, color…
Published as “Overcoming Challenges: Metal Exploration and Restoration” in Traditional Buildings Magazine, 2009. Architectural metals. A building’s jewelry, consisting of ornate grilles, panels, doors, cornices and sculpture – create visual delight through intrinsic and applied finishes. With the exception of iron, which is usually painted, decorative effects on metals are achieved with chemical patination, plating, coating and mechanical texturing to produce…
Treatment for Fountains in Tropical Environments Fountain conservation involves treating historic elements within an active, public environment whose operational needs may directly conflict with those of the preservation of the fountain’s materials, including potential antique and ancient artifacts. Changes in visitor safety requirements, water conservation, ecological sustainability, and display goals also affect the preservation efforts of historic fountains. Assessing and…
Outside the Canon: A Review of Unique Approaches to Stone Conservation 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone Columbia University, New York, NY Authors: Justine Posluszny Bello, Daniel Lane, Mark Rabinowitz, Joseph Sembrat For the best of reasons, conservators tend to rely on tried and true means and methods when treating stone at the expense of innovation.…
The New York Public Library Statuary–Marble Deterioration & Conservation 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone Columbia University, New York, NY Authors: Mark Rabinowitz & John Carr Created by 4 different sculptors, the marble sculptures at the New York Public Library’s east façade demonstrate how a variety of styles (Classical, Impressionist, Baroque, and idiosyncratic) and diversity of…
American Institute for Conservation, Objects Group, Norfolk, VA, 1995 Author: Mark Rabinowitz In the 1980’s, the Central Park Conservancy began the project of restoring the 33 masonry arches that are an important functional and decorative component of Central Park. These structures were designed by Calvert Vaux with the assistance of Jacob Wrey Mould to carry the carriage road over cross…
Conservation of Large-Scale Metal Artifacts Authors: Justine Posluszny Bello, Patricia Miller, Mark Rabinowitz, Joseph Sembrat The conservation of large-scale metal artifacts presents many challenges, the least of which is size. From inspection through treatment and beyond, the conservator must develop a regimen both thorough enough from a conservation viewpoint yet practical enough to be implemented on a large-scale and possibly…
The Federal Triangle is located between Pennsylvania Avenue, Constitution Avenue and 15th Street, NW and is part of the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. It includes a group of important and prominent Federal office buildings. Designed by the Philadelphia architects Zantzinger, Borie and Medary, and constructed between 1931 and 1935, the Classical Revival style building is distinguished by Art Deco…
Gilding at the Smithsonian, Washington, DC September 23, 2006 Author: Mark Rabinowitz This is not a review of a conservation treatment per se. I was not a party to the treatment about which the questions I would like to discuss revolved. My involvement in this project began only after the work had been completed, when I was engaged by the…
Where the Structure and Associated Features, Interiors, Gardens, and Outdoor Sculpture, Are Major Components of the Collection Author: Mark Rabinowitz In historic house museums, museums housed within historic structures, and those with extensive outdoor art collections integrated into the buildings and grounds, the normal divisions between collections and facilities break down. Maintaining ideal environmental conditions from a collections standpoint may…
The History and Conservation of Jefferson Davis McKissack’s Orange Show This lecture was part of the Divine Disorder Conference on the Conservation of Outsider Folk art that was organized and hosted by NCPTT. The conference was held February 15–16, 2012 on the campus of Northwestern University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Orange Show is a folk-art environment located in Houston’s East…
The Conservation of a 17 Ton Section of the Hull Recovered from the RMS Titanic Wreck-site and an Evaluation of the Treatment Three Years Later APTI Conference, Portland, ME, September 2003 Author and Speaker: Joseph Sembrat At 6:18pm on 10 August 1998 a heavily encrusted piece of iron wreckage emerged into the air for the first time in 86 years.…
The Association for Preservation Technology International Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, USA, October 2001 Author and Speaker: Joseph Sembrat The Barnard Statuary Group is located at the main entrance to the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The two Carrara marble groups were carved in Pietrasanta, Italy from 1903 to 1911 by the Piccirilli Brothers of New York. Each monumental…
The salvage and treatment of a significant section of the Titanic illustrate the great logistical and technological challenges associated with the conservation of a monumental iron artifact recovered from a marine environment. Conservation of the RMS Titanic “Big Piece”: A Case Study and Critical Evaluation Author(s): JOSEPH SEMBRAT, PATRICIA MILLER and JUSTINE POSLUSZNY BELLO Source: APT Bulletin: The Journal of…
