1271 Avenue of the Americas Recladding and Repositioning in New York by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP

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An early modern icon of its generation, this historically significant building is undergoing a sensitive and carefully considered program of restoration, modernization, and improvement.

The repositioning of 1271 Avenue of the Americas comprises five interdependent and parallel projects: facade replacement, lobby restoration and upgrade, plaza improvement, elevator modernization, and significant MEP system upgrades throughout the building.

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• Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP
• Project: 1271 Avenue of the Americas Recladding and Repositioning
• Location: New York
• Area: Building area: 2 million ft2 / 185,000 m2; curtain wall surface area: 626,000 ft2 / 58,000 m2
• Client: Rockefeller Group
• International Architecture Award: Chicago Athenaeum / European Centre, 2021

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Adhering to the intentions of the original design, upgrades in the landmarked lobby involve selective replacement and restoration of the existing glass ceiling, stone floors, and marble walls. Improvements to the storefront enhance the relationship of the building to the plaza and its surroundings. An iconic new canopy over the existing 51st Street passage reestablishes access to the plaza while providing exciting retail opportunities.

Incorporating low-E glazing and thermal breaks, the new cladding provides 50 percent more vision area while retaining the essential proportions of the original facade.

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