References–Concrete Queens Library At Hunters Point, Queens, NY Located along the East River, against the backdrop of rapidly built skyscraper condominiums, the 22,000 square
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Rising 22 stories, 1399 Park Avenue emerges as a beacon alongside the Park Avenue Railroad viaduct in East Harlem. The sculptural form is composed of architectural concrete, metal and glass. The building rises through a “Mondrian-like” composition of interlocking cubes and volumes. The building is a true expression of New York City urban design traditions, merging zoning, function and aesthetics into a singular sculptural form.
BEFORE: Formed concrete with staining and uneven color was pretreated with Keim Heavy Duty Cleaner.
AFTER: Stained concrete is more uniform in color tone but retains the natural “patina” of cast concrete. Low-maintenance is ensured with decades of durability of Concretal-Lasur Pigmented Mineral Stain.
Concretal-Lasur
Pigmented Mineral Stain
Color #9595
Concretal Fixative
Clear Sol Silicate Dilution
Mineral colours that are ecological and extremely colour stable.
For a healthy indoor climate and long-lasting facades.
