Community Projects
Fort Hamilton Library
The Fort Hamilton Branch Library was built in 1907, as a gift from Andrew Carnegie. Since then the surrounding neighborhood and the Library have changed quite a bit. During the 1960s, the Library was renovated, stripping the interior of almost all the historic fabric. The surrounding neighborhood has also grown in size and diversity, with the Library acting as an…
Tirranna House
Tirranna was personally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1959 and was under construction at the time of his death. ABC has been retained to evaluate and oversee correction of a variety of complex problems relating to the exterior envelope, in particular the sweeping roof forms which incorporate multiple skylights and unusual edge conditions.
Gillette Castle
This Arts and Crafts building, the former residence of the early 20th century actor William Gillette, was converted by the State of Connecticut into a museum. ABC was retained as preservation consultant for the Interior and Exterior Restoration. This project received the Connecticut Preservation Society Award.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
VBA was retained to design a new church replacing the temporary structure used by the congregation. The underlying challenge was to provide a building suitable for worship and yet modest in cost. All aspects including form, size, materials, and finishes were carefully considered in order to achieve a cost effective yet appropriately ceremonial space.
Fordham Alumni House
The Alumni House is a small building built in 1840 that is currently used as a campus cafe. Years of neglect and a fire left the building in poor condition. VBA conducted a Landmarks Report, detailing the building’s existing condition and the proposed repairs. The project includes the restoration of the wood windows, exterior woodwork and the main entrance….
Fordham Dealy Hall Chapel
VBA was retained to completely renovate the Fordham University at Rose Hill Dealy Hall Chapel . The Chapel was first constructed in 1954 and was in need of major improvements. Although the space is primarily used for Catholic services it is also used for gatherings of various other religions for the Campus at large. A major design feature is a…
Fordham Keating Hall Auditorium
VBA was retained to renovate the Fordham University Keating Hall Auditorium. The project included the complete restoration of the wood paneling, coffered ceiling, stained glass windows, and terrazzo floor. The coffered ceiling was repaired and brought to life through decorative painting. A new projection booth and stage were designed to accomodate a state of the art audio visual system. …
Yale Bowl Restoration
VBA was retained to design a new Home Team Building and Entry Plaza for the Yale Bowl. The proposed Stadium improvements also included a new scorboard, new promenade seaating and skyboxes. A new ticket booth, concession stand and “Wall of Fame” were also designed.
Park Slope Library
The Park Slope Library is one of Brooklyn’s finest Carnegie Libraries. VBA created a Master Plan that could guide the Library through different phases of interior and exterior restoration. The first phase to be completed includes a new ADA entrance bridge, ADA elevator, and restoration of the exterior Moat wall.