The Warehouse retrofit project balances tradition, innovation with MCM

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Although differences in style and form are most apparent, the materials used in classic, or historic, architecture differ greatly from those used in contemporary structures. In New York\u2019s Chelsea neighborhood, one project is turning heads with the perfect marriage of old and new."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"The Warehouse dares to blend old and new"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located just off the High Line, 520 West 20th Street challenges what it means to retrofit architecture. This commercial property, aptly named The Warehouse, is an adaptive reuse project designed by "],[0,[1],1,"Morris Adjmi Architects"],[0,[],0," and fabricated by "],[0,[2],1,"The Miller Clapperton Partnership"],[0,[],0,". More than 14,000 square feet of custom ALPOLIC\/fr adorn the modern addition while maintaining the foundation of the original industrial structure."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Stretching the bounds of renovation and innovation, the three-story glass and MCM overbuild daringly balances on top of the original four-story brick structure, creating a new 85,000-square-foot workspace."]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"Can classical and modern architecture coexist?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Technology plays a critical role in the inherent differences between classical and modern approaches. While most classic buildings utilize materials that were readily available, such as brick and timber, modern structures tend to use industrialized materials such as glass, steel, and metal composite material (MCM)."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Morris Adjmi Architects had used MCM in past projects. Use of ALPOLIC here was designed, as noted by Studio Director Lucas Posada, \u201cto maintain the historic integrity of the original structure while creating an environment inspired by innovative technology and materials, designed to support a modern way of living and working.\u201d "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The mixture of the two disciplines is both intriguing and controversial. Some believe it achieves a very contrasting and bold design, unparalleled by most one-dimensional works. While many enjoy the combination of old and new, others prefer the original structures to remain unchanged."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"There are several different ways in which modern design is incorporated into classic architecture. Occasionally architects are given the opportunity to create an extension on a classic building, where the fusion of aged and contemporary is created. 520 West 20th Street is such an example. While the original warehouse exterior was left mostly untouched, the addition draws inspiration from the older design and calls passersby to appreciate the combination of old and new. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The contemporary renovation, as Morris Adjmi Architects has noted is \u201c...literally serving as an actual and metaphorical bridge between the past and present.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[]],[10,1],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"The right materials for retrofitting"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project has stayed true to the heritage of the building while infusing elegance and modernity. It is a marvel and a true study of mixed material use that has created a new icon in New York\u2019s Chelsea art district."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"MCM is a go-to choice for modernizing the look of building facades. Lightweight, easy to fabricate and install, and offered in the widest variety of finishes, this "],[0,[3],1,"sustainable cladding material"],[0,[],0," provides design flexibility and trailblazing solutions to projects across the world, including those that introduce new innovations in the restoration of historic buildings."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Chis Alvares, Northeast architectural sales manager for ALPOLIC, believes the region is known for inspired retrofitting projects because the area is rooted in history and always at the cutting edge for design. \u201cThe Northeast represents a perfect example of when architects choose to work with an existing structure \u2014 rather than around or in place of it \u2014 and the results can be awe-inspiring. These buildings are like a force of nature and have the ability to transform a neighborhood. These projects prove that when NYC combines historic and modern architectural design, they produce something better than the sum of their parts.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[4],0,"For more information, visit "],[0,[5],1,"www.alpolic-americas.com"],[0,[],1,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[4],1,"AIA does not sponsor or endorse any enterprise, whether \npublic or private, operated for profit. Further, no AIA officer, \ndirector, committee member, or employee, or any of its component \norganizations in his or her official capacity, is permitted to approve, \nsponsor, endorse, or do anything that may be deemed or construed to be \nan approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction\n or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in\n any material or product."]]]]}