Macy's Department Store
When Allen Architectural Metals was tasked with the dismantling and reconstruction of the façade for Macys, they hired Norfast to design a new structure for the recreated self-supporting façade.. Norfast coordinated 4 trades of shop drawings for cast iron, GFRC, sheet metal and windows and designed a structure that maximized offsite construction for a seamless installation.
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Location: 422 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Client: Allen Architectural Metals Completion: 2019 Services: Structural Engineering |
Nordstrom Flagship Store
Designed in 1911 by Carrere & Hastings, 1790 Broadway prominently occupies the corner of West 58th Street and Broadway. 1790 Broadway had long ago been stripped of its historic facades at the first and second floors. When Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. was hired to recreate the historic façade in precast concrete, they brought in Norfast to document the existing structure of the building and design the structural framework that connected the precast concrete façade panels to the existing structure.
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Location: 1790 Broadway, NY, NY
Client: Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. Completion: 2019 Services: Structural Engineering |
Knickerbocker Club
Completed in 1915 by the famous architectural firm Delando & Aldrich, the Knickerbocker Club remains one of New York’s most well-known social clubs. The brick and marble façade was undergoing restoration by Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. when Norfast was brought in to provide structural engineering. Norfast provided structural documentation and engineered shop drawings for dormers cornices, balconies and bay doors.
This project was awarded the 2019 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. |
Location: 2 East 62nd St, NY, NY
Client: Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. Completion: 2019 Services: Cornice Engineering |
The Roosevelt Hotel
The Roosevelt Hotel opened its doors in 1924 and was known as the "Grand Dame of Madison Avenue." The iconic hotel has been a long-time client of Norfast. Norfast has completed multiple cycles of NYC's Facade Inspection Safety Program. The most recent project included minor facade repairs and roof replacement at the upper pitched roofs and lower mechanical roofs. Past projects have included extensive terra cotta preservation at multiple cornices and roof replacement at upper flat set back roofs.
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Location: 45 E 45th St, NY, NY
Client: The Roosevelt Hotel Completion: 2006 (FISP Cycle 6), 2014 (FISP Cycle 7), 2020 (FISP Cycle 8) Services: Facade and Roof Restoration |
New York Life Building
The New York Life Building has been designated a New York City individual landmark since 2000. Norfast investigated and designed repairs for the building's facade. Repairs included spire repair, the 34th floor fenestration surrounds, the turrets for the building, as well as limestone repairs throughout the facade.
Norfast also provided engineering for the structural work associated with the new electrical and HVAC services throughout the building. We analyzed the existing structure and designed reinforcement for beam and girders to support the new loads. Norfast continues to provide structural engineering services for various building projects including a new elevator, roof closings and openings, as well as the lobby and interior renovation. |
Location: 51 Madison Ave, NY, NY
Client: New York Life Completion: 2018 Services: Local Law 11, Structural Engineering |
The Knox Building
Built in 1902, the former Knox Hat Building currently houses HSBC. John Hemenway Duncan designed the 10-story structure for Edward Knox, head of the world famous hat store. More recently, Platt Byard Dovell White Architects LLP was hired to design a complete restoration of the building. In 2008 the contractors, Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. hired Norfast to provide construction engineering for the installation of a new entrance canopy, window hardware, and roof railings.
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Location: 452 Fifth Ave, NY, NY
Client: Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. Completion: 2009 Services: Construction. Canopy Engineering |
AIA Center for Architecture
Andrew Berman Architect, PLLC and Norfast won the competition to provide an excellent design with attention to green building methods for the AIA New York Chapter. The result is The Center for Architecture, a 12,000 square foot, 3-story multi-use facility, including offices, galleries, a lecture hall and a library. Norfast served as the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineer. The structural work involved removing several sections of the floor, new footings, slab on grade, and underpinning. The geothermal HVAC system provides 65 tons of air conditioning using two 1,250 foot deep standing column wells, a plate and frame heat exchanger and nine geothermal heat pumps. Electrical work included upgraded service, power, lighting, and dimming controls.
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Location: 536 LaGuardia Place, NY, NY
Client: AIA New York Chapter Completion: 2003 Services: HVAC, Geothermal, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing, Sprinklers |
Hotel InterContinental
The Hotel InterContinental was getting a facelift when Norfast was brought in to design the drainage and power for a new canopy. Soon after Norfast was hired to perform a Local Law 11 survey. Norfast designed repairs to its limestone balconies, brick corners, parapets, lintels, and reconstruction of the water tower bulkhead. Norfast fast-tracked the design and filing so that the repairs were completed within 6 months of the LL 11 report filing and within the owner’s current budget cycle.
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Location: 111 East 48th St, NY, NY
Client: Hotel InterContinental Completion: 2002 Services: Facade Restoration, Canopy Engineering |