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Langrock Building

An award-winning restoration of the neo-Gothic style Langrock Building enlivens Yale’s Broadway District

The Langrock Building, located on York Street near Broadway in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, was constructed in 1927. Kenneth Boroson Architects was retained to design restoration of this historic property for Barrie Ltd. Booters.


In addition to the major repairs of the façade and the slate roof, exterior work included the design of new signage and copper-trimmed storefront windows.


In the interior, existing wood moldings were maintained, while new oak cabinetry, stained to match the original moldings, was added.


The new cabinets provided space for display and storage of shoe stock, and framed five storefront windows. French doors, set behind the storefront window displays, allow light into the store while adding a second zone of security. This restoration project earned a design award from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

Type:

Historic restoration, interior renovations


Program:

Exterior restoration and tenant fit-out


Area:

Exterior envelope and 1,240-sf interior


Construction Cost:

$400,000


Project Status:

Completed in 1994

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