Li-Saltzman

City Center

RieShoji — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:03:27 +0000

The former Mecca Temple was built in 1924 for the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, “The Shriners.” The Moorish-inspired design was the work of Harry Percy Knowles, himself a Shriner. After foreclosure of the property in 1942, the City Center of Music and Drama, was officially organized under the aegis of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. Unfortunately, over the decades, the venerable performing arts center painted over many of the intricate polychromatic finishes of the auditorium and lobbies. Ennead Architects undertook a major renovation of the center in the 21^st century, with Li/Saltzman serving as the Preservation Consultants. The conservation and restoration of the highly decorative interior finishes has helped to re-establish City Center’s historic grandeur.

263 West 12th Street, New York, NY

RieShoji — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:23:43 +0000

Located in the Greenwich Village Historic District, 263 West 12th Street included two nineteenth century three-story buildings with a small yard in between. Over the decades, the buildings had various factory, commercial, and residential uses, resulting in significant alterations to the original designs. The Owner wanted to create a single family residence utilizing both buildings.

As Architects for the project, Li/Saltzman developed design and construction documents to create a unified residence. Working with Jack Ceglic Designer, the project utilizes a contemporary design vocabulary for the new elements in contrast to the historic masonry envelopes. To create a greater sense of openness and light, selective openings were enlarged, floor levels were altered, and a glazed link was added between the front and rear buildings. Significant historic features were restored. The design was unanimously approved by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2009 and construction was completed in 2012.

Exterior Restoration of St. Alban’s Church, 1991

RieShoji — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:07:53 +0000

Exterior Restoration of St. Alban’s Church, 1991

Exterior Restoration of Tysen-Neville House, 1993

RieShoji — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:58:14 +0000

Exterior Restoration of Tysen-Neville House, 1993

Restoration of the Fulton Ferry Fireboat House, Hose Shed, and Pier, 1996

RieShoji — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:56:43 +0000

Restoration of the Fulton Ferry Fireboat House, Hose Shed, and Pier, 1996

MASterworks Award for Best Restoration for City Center, Li/Saltzman: Historic Preservation Consultant

RieShoji — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:11:46 +0000

MASterworks Award for Best Restoration for City Center, Li/Saltzman: Historic Preservation Consultant, 2012

New York Landmarks Conservancy Lucy G. Moses Preservation Project Award for the Brown Memorial Baptist Church

RieShoji — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:03:53 +0000

Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 2012

New York Landmarks Conservancy Lucy G. Moses Preservation Project Award for New York City Center, 2012

RieShoji — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:02:34 +0000

New York City Center, Li/Saltzman: Historic Preservation Consultant, 2012

Preservation Award for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 2012

RieShoji — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:43:54 +0000

Preservation Award for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 2012

Brown Memorial Baptist Church

RieShoji — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:46:42 +0000

Located in the Clinton Hill Historic District, Brown Memorial Baptist Church was built in 1860 to the design of Ebenezer Roberts. Commencing with a Master Plan in 2001, Li/Saltzman Architects undertook a phased restoration of the church. The initial phase created a structurally stable, weather-tight building envelope. The subsequent phase focused on returning the sanctuary to its original appearance and luster. New pigmented plaster finishes matched the original faux stone finish with each “stone unit” tinted to be slightly different from adjacent ones , articulated with faux-gilded cast plaster bosses and rosettes. Original walnut pews were refinished, highlighting the beauty of the historic wood. New historically appropriate and sustainable lighting was installed; and modern code and programmatic requirements were addressed, i.e., the insertion of new electrical and mechanical systems.

Brown Memorial Baptist Church received a NYS Environmental Protection Fund grant in 2003 for the exterior restoration, and a 2012 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award by the New York Landmarks Conservancy in 2012 for the interior restoration.