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. Paul’s…
Employee safety is EverGreene’s utmost priority. We proudly continue our participation in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, August 9-15, 2021. The Safe + Sound campaign, held each August, promotes safety programs, and shares information on how to protect America’s workers. As our industry requires our employees to perform physical labor, it is our responsibility to establish a systematic approach to…
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.…
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…
2021 California Preservation Conference EverGreene is delighted to join attendees from across the country for three days of compelling, inspiring, and innovative new presentations hosted by California Preservation Foundation. EverGreene is a proud Cornice Level Sponsor of the organization and enjoys the annual conference to connect with preservation professionals around the world. Be sure to say hello to Joseph Sembrat,…
Join Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces, as she moderates a live stream conversation about the restoration of Notre-Dame for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Panelists include Michel Picaud, President of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, and Professor Stephen Murray, Lisa and Bernard Selz Professor Emeritus of Medieval Art at Columbia University, and a world-renowned expert…
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…
Looking for a way to celebrate National Preservation Month this May? We’ve got you covered! EverGreene will be part of an discussion about the tools of the trade with our client Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) in Madison, New Jersey. Our conservation team has spent the last six months collaborating with their team on conservations treatments, microscopy, decorative…
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…
Our team always enjoys sharing knowledge and insights with the next generation. On Monday, March 29, Emily Sottile, Director of Sacred Spaces, led a virtual discussion as a guest lecturer for a class of interior design students about the importance of incorporating beauty into design. This Professional Practice course at Sacramento State, is taught by Architect Roy Cotterill of PWC…
Celebrate the Past & Future of Preservation across Illinois EverGreene is a proud member of Landmarks Illinois, which has saved nearly 24,000 historic places over the last 50-years. We are delighted to be a sponsor for the upcoming 50Forward for Landmarks Illinois, to honor the accomplishments and celebrate the organization’s vision for the future of preservation. This event alone raises…
Each year, the month of March celebrates Women’s History Month. For seven days, the AEC industry unites in celebration of Women in Construction (WIC) Week to raise awareness of the growing impact women have on the industry, as well as the myriad of opportunities available to them, in either out in the field or in the office. WIC Week also…
About the Program: Join Executive Chairman and Founder Jeff Greene of EverGreene Architectural Arts for a virtual behind the scenes look into the process of Art Deco restoration and conservation through project stories of the magnificent lobbies in the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and Verizon Barclay-Vesey Building in New York City. Jeff will also share…
Uncovering History in the Eldridge Street Synagogue EverGreene is honored to be participating in the Museum at Eldridge Street’s Restoring Stories–a new series dedicated to analyzing the preservation, conservation, and restoration efforts at the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Join Jeff Greene, our Executive Chairman and Founder, alongside Emily Sottile, our Director of Sacred Spaces, to “peel back the paint” as they…
Our Director of Conservation, Kelly Caldwell will present Gold, Snakes, and Mother Insurance: Preservation of the 180 Wellington Building Mosaic this Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00 PM for a FREE Heritage Ottawa event. Built in 1927 as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 180 Wellington Building’s most stunning feature is the dramatic mosaic on the vaulted ceiling inside…
Colors & Textures of the World EverGreene is proud to participate as a speaker and sponsor for the 7th international Architectural Finishes Research (AFR) Conference, held virtually from January 14-15, 2021. The theme “Colors and Textures of the World” was chosen to represent all the cultures that create the AFR community. The conference’s body of members include paint analysts, architectural…
Ever wonder what a conservator does day to day? For those of us who don’t work in the field, conservation is often shrouded in mystery. The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) is here to help! To encourage the exchange of knowledge among conservators and the general public around the world, the AIC promotes Ask a Conservator Day, which is celebrated…
EverGreene values making connections with organizations that pursue like-minded goals. The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is one of many organizations that we have supported over the years because of their commitment to using preservation technologies. Both the APT and EverGreene firmly believe that teaching and advancing the knowledge of preservation tools is equally as important as preserving historic…
Hosted by the New York Landmarks Conservancy (NYLC), the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards ceremony is an annual celebration of exceptional restoration and preservation projects in New York. EverGreene continually takes pride in preserving New York City’s landmarks and receiving recognition for our work along the way. This year commemorates the 30th anniversary of the awards. EverGreene’s restoration of the…
EverGreene embraces the use of new technologies to utilize at varied project sites. Laser cleaning is a tool we use frequently to conserve significant architectural sites and objects, including the U.S. Capitol. On October 1, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., our Director of Conservation Kelly Caldwell will lead a FREE virtual presentation on laser cleaning for the Brooklyn Chapter of the…
This May, EverGreene will be continuing our support in celebration of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s (MHPN) 4oth Anniversary at their virtual conference, which celebrates the work of conservationists and leads discussion on the importance of historic preservation in the state. At EverGreene, we value connecting with organizations that advocate for the significant role of buildings and artwork in the…
EverGreene is delighted to continue our sponsorship for the New York Landmarks Conservancy 10th annual Sacred Sites Open House. It will be a first of it’s kind this year, to be celebrated virtually this August. They plan to host two (2) Zoom talks, one featuring clergy from several faith traditions, talking about interfaith work and recent renovations; and one aimed…
At EverGreene, we care for our workers. We are proud to uphold proper safety standards at our various project sites throughout the country because we want each employee to be safe and happy. That’s why we are participating in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week from August 10 to 16, 2020. Safe + Sound is an annual campaign to champion the…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…