Even before this fall’s meltdown on Wall Street and the expected slowdown in new construction, many commentators were speculating that green retrofits would be the next frontier for sustainable buildings. Indeed, we’ve already seen a number of high-profile renovation projects announced here in the New York City area this year, including M1 Real Estate’s green makeover of the historic Argonaut Building. Up in the Bronx, Taconic and Denham Wolf are currently in the process of pursuing an unspecified level of LEED-CS certification for the landmarked American Bank Note Building in Hunts Point.
November 18th, 2008 | Stephen Del Percio | 0 comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "Argonaut Building"
gbNYC Audiocast, Episode 4: The Argonaut & Existing Buildings
Episode 4 of the gbNYC Audiocast takes a look back at gbNYC’s recent post about the pending green renovations at the historic Argonaut Building on 57th Street and Broadway. As you’ll recall, and as we describe in greater detail in the episode, the Argonaut was initially built in 1909 and served as the headquarters for General Motors; the building’s name actually comes from that of GM’s holding real estate holding company. The neo-Gothic, terra cotta tower was landmarked by the city back in 2000. We also discuss sustainable design in the context of existing buildings, including the often misunderstood interplay between LEED for Existing Buildings and Energy Star.
March 12th, 2008 | Stephen Del Percio | 0 comments | Continued
Historic Argonaut Building at 57th & Broadway to Undergo Green Renovation
On Tuesday, M1 Real Estate, a Monaco-based real estate developer, inked a 99-year leasehold on the 10-story Argonaut Building at West 57th Street and Broadway. The Argonaut is the firm’s first foray into the North American market, and a spokesperson for M1 called the property a “home run acquisition.” M1 is currently evaluating the merits of two other potential deals in New York. The Argonaut is across the street from heralded LEED Gold Hearst Tower, and M1 plans to seek an unspecified LEED rating in connection with its renovation of the property’s entire 175,000 square feet. The project’s most sustainable feature, of course, is the Argonaut’s age; it was initially built in 1909 and served as the headquarters for General Motors prior to Hearst, and the building’s name actually comes from that of GM’s holding real estate holding company.
February 21st, 2008 | Stephen Del Percio | 0 comments | Continued