NBK TERRART Mid Featured in Retrofit Magazine
15 January, 2015

Terracotta Tiles Enhance a New York High Rise’s Appearance while Resolving Safety Issues

by Elyse Cooper

Tenant Considerations

The building remained occupied throughout construction. As such, Mandel and Forst note that being cognizant and respectful of tenant comfort and noise was a primary consideration. “One of our primary intents when we looked at each system was how we could minimize the impact on our tenants,” Mandel says. Scheduling project phases incorporated strategizing how to be in front of people’s windows for the shortest amount of time possible. Mandel describes the process as a “corkscrew of people” moving down the building, installing the façade, retrimming the windows and more.

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