“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,…
May is National Preservation Month, reminding 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 realities of our past. Historic preservation focuses on maintaining accessibility and usability of cultural assets, primarily involving the remediation of material deterioration based…
EverGreene is proud to announce our Washington DC based Conservation Technician Samantha Callanta has been awarded the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant. She has been selected to attend a fully funded, week-long summer workshop in Los Angeles for 15 students designed to introduce them to conservation and other museum collections work through tours, activities, and presentations at the Getty Villa…
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…
You may know EverGreene from our work renewing historic theaters and performance spaces, but did you also know EverGreene works on a variety of historic and contemporary buildings to restore or finish them in a way that inspires beauty? EverGreene focuses on work in sacred spaces: churches, temples, meeting houses, etc. and in some special cases, these sacred spaces are…
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…
Every March for seven days, the industry unites in celebration of National Women in Construction to highlight women in construction and to raise awareness of the growing impact women have on the industry, as well as the myriad of opportunities available to them, either in the field or in the office. Currently 30% of EverGreene’s workforce is comprised of women.…
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…
Join EverGreene’s own Founder and Chairman Jeff Greene with Director April Wright on Wednesday, May 6* that the Cobble Hill Cinemas for the screening of Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace at 8:00 PM. The screening includes a brief introduction to the film by April followed by a 20 minute Q&A session with Jeff and April after…
If you are touring around Miami this weekend while visiting for Super Bowl LIV, here are a few public attractions EverGreene has worked on to support the local arts and culture within the community. Click for information about these locations: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Faena Hotel Gabriel Loire Dalle De Verre Windows for the National YoungArts Foundation Public Beach Art…
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 Conserved & 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…
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…
EverGreene is looking forward to participating in the upcoming Washington Conservation Guild (WCG) Annual 3-Ring Circus on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20560. The event begins at 5:30 PM and runs until 8:00 PM Come hear Josefina Maldonado, Senior Conservation Technician at EverGreene and current Director on the…
On Saturday, December 14th from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is offering the course “The Intersection of Art & Architecture: Historical & Practical Lessons in Mural Painting.” EverGreene’s own painting experts Zinni Veshi, artist and Kevin Enright, designer will be instructing the course. There are no prerequisites, as the course is designed…
Organized by the American Institute for Conservation & Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, #AskAConservator Day is here! EverGreene conservators appreciate the curiosity expressed in the questions of our followers on social media about the unique conservation work, and we are happy to share their expertise with you. Visit our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages for the conservators’ answers.
We are excited to head down to sunny Miami for the Association for Preservation Technology’s Annual International Conference from November 19-23. EverGreene will be showcasing conservation services and historic preservation projects at the Exhibit Gala alongside interdisciplinary APT members from around the world. If you are attending, come say hello to our team at Booth 31. Pictured above is the…
EverGreene Architectural Arts looks forward to celebrating the Grand Opening of Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX this coming weekend on October 26th. Trail Drive Management Corp., the not-for-profit operators of Dickies Arena, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house Saturday, October 26 to formally welcome the community into the world-class arena. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 10…
Organized by the Center for Architecture (AIANY), Archtober is a month-long annual festival that highlights some of the greatest works of architecture and design in New York City during the month of October. As a supporter of the festival, EverGreene’s Kim Lovejoy, together with Tiffani Simple of WJE – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, will hold a tour and discussion at…
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…
Please join us in celebrating the Grand Reopening Block Party of Enoch Pratt Free Library on Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting at Noon). After a massive three-year $115-million renovation, September marks Pratt’s formal “reopening” of the 300,000-square-foot historic Central Library in downtown Baltimore. The iconic main branch of Baltimore’s public library system opened in…
At EverGreene, safety is our top priority. Our mission is to keep every job site incident-free and return each employee home safe and sound. EverGreene strives to be an industry leader in environmental health and safety issues specific to the historic built environment. Our safety policies are taken seriously, and we are proud to be at the cutting edge of…
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 Our team has had the honor and responsibility of conserving some of humanities greatest cultural artifacts, including Saturn V rockets located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, and the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. Saturn V rockets launched astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon during the legendary…
The League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) 43rd National Conference & Theatre Tour will take place in Philadelphia, PA from July 14-17, 2019 at the Philadelphia 201 Hotel. LHAT’s annual conference is the largest annual gathering of historic theatre professionals, community leaders, and service providers and suppliers, attracting participants from across the U.S. and Canada for idea sharing and network…
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…
Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) celebrates their 50th anniversary by holding annual TheatreCon event in New York City. May 6, New York, NY – THS celebrates historic theaters and movie palaces by experiencing them. TheatreCon (aka “The Conclave Tour”) is an annual week-long architectural tour highlighting the cultural and social relevance of America’s historic theaters. Join THS June 23…
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…
You’re invited! Industry City Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 100 studios will be open around the campus. The Food Hall in Building 2 will have plenty of artisanal food and drink for purchase. Join EverGreene on Saturday, May 18th, as Founder and Chairman Jeff Greene and Creative…
Preserving U.S. Military Heritage—World War II to the Cold War June 4 – June 6, 2019 Fredericksburg, TX Our Senior Conservation Technician Josephina Maldonado will be presenting on EverGreene’s multi-year project for the assessment and treatments for a collection of over 1500 artifacts for the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) on Tuesday, June 4th. Registration is open. We look…
EverGreene has three of our Conservation Team Members in action at the approaching AIC Annual Meeting this year in New England. Join us for lively discussions! Amy Elizabeth Uebel, Conservator, will be speaking Wednesday, May 15 from 3:00-3:30 PM on “Approaches to Conserving Uncoated Metals” where participants will learn several options for both cleaning and maintaining these objects as well…
On March 13–16, 2019, the Preserving the Recent Past 3 conference in Los Angeles will offer a national forum to share the latest strategies for identifying, protecting, and conserving significant structures and sites from the post-World War II era. The conference takes place Wednesday, March 13 – Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the University of Southern School of Architecture, Los Angeles,…
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 us at the upcoming 2019 APTNE Annual Meeting & Symposium: Restoring Historic Theaters in the 21st Century at the Loew’s Theater in Jersey City on Friday, February 1st. EverGreene’s Founder and Chairman, Jeff Greene, will speak with Michael Schnoering, FAIA of Mills & Schnoering Architects, LLC will discuss Flexibility and Function in Fantasy Architecture: Exploration of Historic Theater Restoration at 11:15- 11:35 AM, not…
Join APT WGLC, SAIC and EverGreene Architectural Arts on December 7, 2018 for a workshop focused on gilding techniques. This workshop will begin with a tour of the Auditorium Theatre to see a completed gilding restoration in situ. The tour will be followed by a presentation and hands-on workshop of gilding techniques and applications at the School of the Art…
Join EverGreene’s Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces at the Preserving Brooklyn event at Green-Wood Cemetery for a lively discussion! Some of the very best work in historic preservation – the restoration of old structures and monuments that give a city its character and history – is being done right here in Brooklyn. Whether at Green-Wood, with its tens of…
Conservation Treatment of Milestone Objects Related to the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Speakers: Claudia Chemello, Terra Mare Conservation, LLC Paul Mardikian, Terra Mare Conservation, LLC Joseph Sembrat, EverGreene Architectural Arts Lisa Young, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Chair: Malcolm Collum, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is home…
Due to its success last year, APTNE and EverGreene Architectural Arts are again offering the plaster workshop for those who could not make it! Join us at EverGreene Architectural Arts in Brooklyn for an intensive half-day workshop focused on plaster systems, with a restoration clinic, visual presentations, studio demonstrations and group hands-on activities. Gain an understanding of investigating, documenting, designing,…
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,…
From Concept To Completion In this course, students will gain insight into the full process of professional mural design on-site at EverGreene Architectural Arts. The course will begin with an overview presentation by designer Kevin Enright, who will provide a comprehensive look into mural design, including research methods, color analysis, measurements, working with architects and clients, stencil cutting, and many…
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 a new project, the restoration of Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers’ home. Each of the projects, by contributing to the African-American historical narrative has contributed significantly…
…and what’s next for Evergreene Architectural Arts 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…
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…
Join us as we inaugurate a restoration campaign for Louise Nevelson’s 1977 masterwork Chapel of the Good Shepherd. 6:00 to 7:00 PM ART AND ARCHITECTURE PANEL Laurie Wilson, Nevelson Biographer Emily Sottile, EverGreene Architectural Arts Sculpture and Installation Artists Presentation Alice Aycock Willie Cole Jean Shin Moderated by Brooke Kamin Rapaport, Madison Square Park Conservancy 7:00–8:00 PM RECEPTION Bubbly, cheese…
The University Club of New York’s Main Dining Room Ceiling project was a thoughtfully planned and executed process representing the collaborative efforts of the Club (Client), Zubatkin (Owner’s Rep), EverGreene Architectural Arts (Conservation, Plaster, and Murals), Kugler Ning Lighting (Lighting), Constructomics (General Contractor), and ICOR Consulting Engineers (MEP). The main project goals were to restore the ceiling with great respect…
You’re invited! Industry City Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 100 studios will be open around the campus. The Food Hall in Building 2 will have plenty of artisanal food & drink. Founder and Chairman Jeff Greene will lead a discussion while Artist Zinni Veshi gives a live…
EverGreene continues to be a proud sponsor of The New York Landmarks Conservancy Annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. If you want to learn a bit more about the intricacies of building restoration, Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights will be hosting a talk on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. with Kim Lovejoy, Senior Business Developer, focusing on a 2014…
Kim Lovejoy, Senior Business Developer, has been selected as one of Women Builders Council’s 2018 Outstanding Women. Her commitment to increasing diversity and the role of women in the construction and professional services industries has earned her this prestigious award. The Women Builders Council (WBC) is the leading association representing women in the construction industry on several important fronts: legislative…
Sunok 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 Capitol…
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…
May 29–June 2, 2018 Brooke Russell, Architectural Conservator, will be presenting a case study at the upcoming AIC’s 46th Annual Meeting on the Enoch Pratt Free Library project to demonstrate the challenges of completing time-pressure paint investigations in the midst of the construction phase. EverGreene is currently working on restoring the building and uncovered the original decorative scheme in seven…
EverGreene employees recently supported Emily Sottile, Director of the Sacred Spaces Studio, by participating in her 6th year of issuing anonymous “Valentines” to women survivors of domestic abuse living in temporarily living in NYC Safe Horizon shelters. The Project Valentine goodie bags are filled with little items contributors won’t miss that can make a woman who has had to abandon…
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…
Coming up on February 22, 2018, The New York Landmarks Conservancy is pleased to offer its Young Professional members an exclusive tour of EverGreene Architectural Arts’ new studio in Industry City, led by Founder, Jeff Greene. The event will run from 4:00–5:00 PM. Industry City is an historic shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing complex on the waterfront in the Sunset Park…
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…
On Thursday November 16th, Monsignor Harrington (Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph), Fr. Sauer and Fr. Lee (St. Mel’s, Flushing) blessed EverGreene Architectural Arts’ new studios in Industry City. EverGreene (who restored and created new artwork for St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in 2013) moved its restoration and specialty construction studios to Brooklyn earlier this year after operating out of Manhattan for 39 years.…
REDISCOVERY & TRANSFORMATION Please join APT DC, EverGreene Architectural Arts, and Gilbane Building Company for a hard hat tour of the ongoing renovation project at Baltimore’s Central Library and State Library Resource Center! Participants will learn about challenges the project faced at the intersection of historic preservation and renovation for the library’s public services. Designed in 1932 by local architect…
Join us at EverGreene Architectural Arts in Brooklyn for an intensive full-day workshop with visual presentations, studio demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Gain an understanding of investigating, documenting, designing, repairing and replicating historic plaster elements and painted finishes from start to finish. Learn about factors to consider in developing treatment options, drawings, specifications, samples and mockups. Solutions for integrating new acoustic…
The Big Build at the National Building Museum Cast Plaster! Make Stencils! Have Fun! Bring the whole family to visit EverGreene at the National Building Museum. Kids can cast plaster ornament, make stenciled art and take home their very own creations. Design DC Takes a Tour Through the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Join the General Services Administration, Mills +…
EverGreene will be attending the 2015 LHAT Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from July 19-21st. The conference includes tours of historic theatres such as the Ryman Auditorium and Belcourt Theatre, a silent auction and the 2015 Awards Ceremony, celebrating historic theatre excellence. EverGreene will exhibit in Monday’s Expo! Stop by our booth and take a look at what we’ve been…
On Saturday, March 21st, EverGreene participated in the Western Chapter/Association for Preservation Technology (WC/APT) meeting in Sacramento. Alongside Page + Turnbull, EverGreene guided APT members through the Sacramento Valley Station, currently under renovation. Conservator Kumiko Hisano spoke to members about EverGreene’s forthcoming conservation of the early 20th century mural, Breaking Ground at Sacramento, January 8, 1863 for Transcontinental Railroad. The…
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…
Work is underway to restore the historic Ohio Theatre. The lobby was severely damaged in a 1964 fire, and though it reopened later that year, its Italian Renaissance-style ornament was lost. EverGreene is working closely with architects Westlake Reed Leskosky and Playhouse Square to return the 16th-century opulence to the Ohio. Using archival photographs, drawings and original blueprints, in addition…
PLANNING, PAYING, PROCEEDING The 3 P’s of restoring, renewing and renovating your house of worship In concurrence with the New York Landmark Conservancy’s Sacred Sites month, there will be a panel discussion held in our studio this Thursday, May 7th. Please join us for this presentation on what you need to know if you are considering a renovation, restoration, or…
The last class offering in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s traditional trades & techniques series will explore the use and versatility of plaster; an amazing material employed in a wide range of settings and applications. This class will explore how plaster is used in architectural spaces – from flat installation to the creation of historic and contemporary ornament. Case studies…
This spring, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, ICAA/NY and EverGreene are sponsoring a 4-part series exploring the traditional trades and techniques implemented in historic restoration and new design. The classes, held at the EverGreene studio, will cover topics such as Murals & Conservation, Plaster, Stained Glass, and Decorative Finishes. For the first course, Bill Mensching, Director of the Mural Studio,…
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,…
DECORATIVE FINISHES As part of our partnership with the New York Landmarks Conservancy and ICAA/NY, our fourth and final class will delve into the world of specialty finishes. From gilded ornament to unique wall treatments, an expertly implemented specialty finish can act as the final touch or much-needed “wow” factor for any space. Director of EverGreene’s Specialty Finishes studio Alexander…
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…
The second course offering in the Traditional Techniques series will cover the use and application of plaster in historic and contemporary interiors. From mold-making to casting, EverGreene Project Manager, Max Newroth will walk through the process for restoring and re-creating historic plaster finishes. Attendees will have the chance to work with the material, crafting plaster ornament or learning how to…
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…
Three generations of Swindens visited EverGreene’s studio to view Albert Swinden’s 1942 mural, Abstraction, which he painted for Goldwater Hospital in New York City. Swinden’s daughter, grandson and great grandson met with EverGreene project manager, Sarah Kloze, to take a peek at the work our conservators have been doing to conserve the large-scale mural. The mural, installed in one of…
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!”…
EverGreene has finished painting the General Service Building Retaining Wall at the National Zoo Park. Our artists used Keim paint to transform the cast concrete; making it appear like the stone walls in nearby Rock Creek Park. Decorative painters carefully blended colors to create a custom, hyper-realistic stone façade for the 43ft-tall retaining wall. After applying the base coat, five…
This weekend, October 11th and 12th, Open House New York unlocks the doors to the most architecturally significant buildings across the city. This year, OHNY will step inside four historic spaces, restored by EverGreene conservators: The New Amsterdam Theatre, Eldridge Street Synagogue, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House and Temple Emanu-El. Each of these magnificent sites features awe-inspiring ornament and mesmerizing…
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…
Case Studies of the treatment of several fountains in a tropical environment Overcoming Challenges: Metal Exploration and Restoration A firm with a long history of decorative metal exploration and restoration discusses some of the problems and options available. Architectural metals – a building’s jewelry, consisting of ornate grilles, panels, doors, cornices and sculpture – create visual delight through intrinsic and…
Fountain Conservation Fundamentals July 10–11, 2013–Kansas City, MO Author: Mark Rabinowitz Fountain conservation requires treating historic elements within an active and public environment whose operational needs may directly conflict with those of the preservation of the fountain’s materials. Changes since their construction in visitor safety requirements, water conservation, ecological sustainability, and display goals also affect and interfere with the preservation…
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, Outdoor Sculpture) Are Major Components of the Collection Program Chair, Building Museums Symposium 2007, Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2007 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…
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 2003 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…
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…