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The Copper Development Association has selected The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Copper Dome Roof to receive a North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award. BCA oversaw the installation of the copper roof and the sounding and replacement of several deteriorated Guastvino tiles

June 26, 2023

BCA’s COO Beth Romizer-Bailly is quoted in ENR explaining why new technology such as AI and Drones can help us in assessing and maintaining historic buildings. About AI, Romizer-Bailly says, it has “great potential and could be the answer to the many challenges of conducting cyclical surveys of large buildings.”

June 16, 2023

BCA is mentioned in an article by Architectural Digest about the famous guest of the Waldorf Astoria. BCA is part of a design team for the historic hotel lead by Skidmore, Ownings, and Merrill. Archival research assisted the team to understand the original design using historic photographs and drawings, alongside forensic analysis we re-discovered the original finishes of this storied hotel, including decorative plasterwork, exotic wood and stone species, ornamental metals, historic light fixture, painted murals, and mosaic and terrazzo floors

May 25, 2023

Pier 57 restoration honored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy on April 19th, 2023. BCA developed the design concept and prepared construction documents, including design drawings and technical specifications, to make the existing landmarked stainless steel and porcelain enamel walls on the west end of the pier weather-tight. This work required the dismantling, reconstruction and restoration of the wall system

Apr 19, 2023

Article published in Dezeen a few days ago outlines the restoration of the Cathedral St. John the Divine including the installation of a copper roof and the sounding of thousands of Guastavino tiles by the BCA team

Apr 7, 2023

BCA mentioned in an article about the restoration of the dome at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in the Architect’s Newspaper

Apr 5, 2023

A New Dome for the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

Dec 22, 2022

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Roof and Portico Restoration Wins Award of Merit for the best Government/Public Building project from Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic

Aug 3, 2022

D.C. Court of Appeals at 430 E Street Roof Replacement Project Wins North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) Award

July 25, 2022

2022 Lucy Moses Award for two projects: the Farley Postal Lobby and Trinity Church Wall Street

February 21, 2022

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Shines Brighter

January 21, 2022

BCA's work on Trinity Church in Downtown New York City receives ENR's Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration

November 16, 2021

BCA’s Dorothy Krotzer presented on Bentley Hall and Arlington House at APT

October 28, 2021

Restoration work done with help from BCA to Calgary’s city hall has been recognized with a Canadian national award

October 22, 2021

BCA mentioned in Smithsonian 175th anniversary celebration address

August 10, 2021

See the Restored Waldorf Astoria Clock at the New-York Historical Society

February 26, 2021

Frank Lloyd Wright Designed-House in West Lafayette Undergoing Renovations

February 11, 2021

Unity Temple documentary featuring BCA South’s Director, Dorothy Krotzer, available to stream Oct 30 - Nov 15

October 30, 2020

Getty Foundation announces final round of Keeping It Modern conservation grants for the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford, Connecticut

July 15, 2020

Bruner/Cott & Associates deploy craftsmanship and historical research to restore Harvard Hall, BCA to do the paint analysis

May 19, 2020

For Notre-Dame, Lessons from a Fire Damaged New York Cathedral, BCA President, Raymond Pepi is quoted

April 18, 2019

The Images that Could Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral, BCA President, Raymond Pepi is quoted

April 16, 2019

Restoration of Jefferson Memorial Begins, BCA to provide construction phase services

February 7, 2019

400K Rehab Begins on Historic Town Hall in Saugus

June 28, 2018

BCA South recently completed the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House

April 27, 2018

BCA New England's Lisa Howe takes part in "Keeping History Above Water", a 4-day conference organized by Newport Restoration Foundation

October 29, 2017

Boston Society of Architects awards Harleston Parker Medal to the Bruce C. Bolling Building

February 22, 2017

Restoration of the Historic Watchbox at Washington Navy Yard receives Excellence in Historic Resources Award from the AIA DC Chapter

December 1, 2016

St. Paul Finally Flies

October 4, 2016

University of Chicago Saieh Hall for Economics Receives AIA Frank Lloyd Wright Honor Award

August 11, 2016

New York Landmarks Conservancy 2016 Lucy Moses Awards for Central Park Obelisk; St. Patrick's Cathedral; and St. Paul's Church

May 30, 2016

BCA Projects Awarded Grand Jury Prize by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia

April 16, 2016

Filene's Department Store Adaptive Reuse Project Completed

March 23, 2016