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Commission approves aluminum-clad wood windows for Pier A, amid calls for alternate materials and a stronger maintenance plan
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved replacement of deteriorated windows at Pier A Harbor House (22 Battery Place) with aluminum-clad wood windows, after applicants cited coastal exposure and preservation groups urged retention of painted wood or acetylated wood.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on May 20 approved the replacement of multiple windows at Pier A Harbor House (22 Battery Place) with aluminum-clad wood windows, finding the material appropriate given the building—s coastal exposure and the condition of existing sashes.
Iris Altamiranda of H. Tome Architects presented the proposal on behalf of the leaseholder, Battery Park City Authority (BPCA). She told commissioners that many of the building—s wooden window sashes are "irreparably…
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