Architecture

The Restoration of the Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Landmark Houses The Convent of the Sacred Heart School, located on Upper East Side of New York City is comprised the former Otto Kahn House (1 East 91st Street) and neighboring James A. Burden House (7 East 91st Street) . Photo: Convent of the Sacred Heart The Otto Kahn House is a five story, Neo-Italian Style building constructed between 1914-1918 in St. Quentin limestone , sourced from St. Quentin, France. Similarly, i

On April 19, 1965, New York City made history when Mayor Robert F. Wagner signed the Landmarks Law—legislation born from the loss of the original Pennsylvania Station and a growing public call to protect the city’s architectural and cultural identity. Sixty years later, that law has grown into one of the most robust municipal preservation programs in the country. New York Mayor Wagner signing the Landmarks Law on April 19,1965. — Photo: The New York Preservation Archive Proje

An award-winning restoration uncovers a hidden 20th-century roofing system—and a modern solution forged through collaboration. The headquarters of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, located in Manhattan, is a five-story building of brick, limestone, and cast stone, designed in the Colonial Revival style by architect Richard Henry Dana, Jr. — Photo: Li/Saltzman Architects Honored with four awards: • 2025 Lucy G. Moses Award from the New York Landm

On February 26, 2025, Skyline Restoration welcomed Gladding McBean representatives to their Long Island City campus for a presentation to local restoration professionals. Celebrating 150 years in business, the legacy terra cotta fabricator shared how they’ve integrated new technologies into their traditional processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Jessica Ouwerkerk detailed Gladding’s fabrication workflow—from facade evaluation and site surveys to mold making an