Inspired by Auguste Perret and the masters of the exposed-concrete architecture philosophy known as béton brut, Randolph Gerner, founding principal of Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, (GKV) Architects, DPC, has made concrete the cornerstone of his design style. Gerner admires how architects like Perret used concrete to celebrate the structure of buildings above all else — an approach Gerner feels has been lost over the last century. But, with recent projects like 235 East 44th Street and the stunning 51-story residential tower at the new Beekman Hotel and Residences in New York City, Gerner and GKV are bringing innovative interpretations of this design approach to the Manhattan skyline. All photography by Eric Laignel, courtesy of Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, (GKV) Architects, DPC Anything Is Possible with Concrete The Beekman’s original construction, Temple Court, opened in the 1880s as one of the first multi-tenant office buildings in New York — and the world. Empty since 2001, it’s drawn photographers and celebrity parties over the last few years, attracting visitors with its dramatic nine-story atrium and expansive skylight. In 2013, developers made plans to restore it as a luxury hotel with a major expansion. Gerner and his team were ... , Architizer Editors, read more Architizer http://ift.tt/2qxB089
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