We’re excited to share that the Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved our project to restore the exterior of the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library (Alfred Morton Githens and Francis Keally, 1935-41). SUPERSTRUCTURES has conducted previous restorations for the facility, including the plaza.

An Art Deco icon, the building is a New York City Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration work includes: parapet coping restoration; installation of roof railing guards; replacement of damaged masonry units; bronze window restoration; repair of spalled and cracked limestone and granite; stone masonry cleaning and repointing; deteriorated stucco repairs; sealant joint restoration; and installation of new flashing at roof mechanical curbs.

For this project, SUPERSTRUCTURES is collaborating with Toshiko Mori Architect (interior restoration and design), Gilbane Building Company (construction management), Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. (contractor), and Envoie Projects (owner’s representative).

With the construction phase underway, we’re proud to be part of the design team, contributing to the preservation of one of Brooklyn’s distinctive cultural assets.