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Other Projects by Arpad Baksa Architect, P.C.
The Paper Factory
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Located in the Ladies' Mile Historic District, The Paper Factory is
an Italianate-style rowhouse that was originally built in the 1850's as
a single family residence, and then used as a storage facility for a
paper company. In the 1950's, a fire inflicted significant damage to
the interior of the building. Poorly executed repairs left the
building unsafe for occupancy. In 2006, Arpad Baksa Architect PC
undertook a total restoration of the building's interior and exterior.
Research through forensic archaeology, testing, and photographs
was taken to properly establish the building's historic character.
Exterior details damaged by fire and neglect were repaired to duplicate
the original. Each minute detail was examined, even the paint colors
applied in the 1850's on the wood ornamental elements, windows, and
storefront, and restored. The interior of the building, including the
floor assembly, was completely removed and redesigned to stabilize and
restore the building to its original residential use. Portions of the
rear of the building were removed to meet modern codes, creating
terraces with exterior fireplaces which serve as personal outdoor
space, as well as a way of bringing more natural light to the
interiors. A penthouse unit, not visible from the street below, was
added. The Paper Factory project has been met with enthusiasm
by the Community Board and the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and
lauded for the effort in restoring the building to its original
historic character.
an Italianate-style rowhouse that was originally built in the 1850's as
a single family residence, and then used as a storage facility for a
paper company. In the 1950's, a fire inflicted significant damage to
the interior of the building. Poorly executed repairs left the
building unsafe for occupancy. In 2006, Arpad Baksa Architect PC
undertook a total restoration of the building's interior and exterior.
Research through forensic archaeology, testing, and photographs
was taken to properly establish the building's historic character.
Exterior details damaged by fire and neglect were repaired to duplicate
the original. Each minute detail was examined, even the paint colors
applied in the 1850's on the wood ornamental elements, windows, and
storefront, and restored. The interior of the building, including the
floor assembly, was completely removed and redesigned to stabilize and
restore the building to its original residential use. Portions of the
rear of the building were removed to meet modern codes, creating
terraces with exterior fireplaces which serve as personal outdoor
space, as well as a way of bringing more natural light to the
interiors. A penthouse unit, not visible from the street below, was
added. The Paper Factory project has been met with enthusiasm
by the Community Board and the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and
lauded for the effort in restoring the building to its original
historic character.
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