Kratchman wins master plan contract.The Union Club, one of Manhattan's premiere private clubs, which is part of the New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Landmark Commission's Upper East Side Historic District, has awarded the firm Steven Ste´ven n. 1. Voice; speech; language. Ye have as merry a steven As any angel hath that is in heaven. - Chaucer. 2. An outcry; a loud call; a clamor. To set steven to make an appointment. Kratchman Architect, P.C p.c. (post cibum), n a Latin phrase meaning “after meals”; the abbreviation may be used in prescription writing. ., a contract to create a "master plan" to identify and prioritize pri·or·i·tize v. pri·or·i·tized, pri·or·i·tiz·ing, pri·or·i·tiz·es Usage Problem v.tr. To arrange or deal with in order of importance. v.intr. interior architecture, design and "green" energy usage and generation improvements for the club during the next five years. The announcement was made today by lead architect Steven Kratchman. Terms were not disclosed. The three main areas of the contract awarded to Kratchman are: (1) A comprehensive "conditions survey" in which the Kratchman architectural team and mechanical engineers assess the condition of all existing architectural and mechanical components of each room. Specifically, they will evaluate the quality, appearance and appropriateness of previous renovation work, including ceilings, moldings, flooring, wall finishes, furniture and the preservation of other architectural and decorative elements. (2) A "green review" of all energy usage and expenditures as well as a careful evaluation of energy generation opportunities including solar and co-generation sources. (3) A systematic evaluation of the illumination illumination, in art illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials; and ornamental border designs. and display of the Club's art and memorabilia mem·o·ra·bil·i·a pl.n. 1. Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment: posters, publicity photographs, and other movie memorabilia. 2. . "Well thought out design and engineering changes coupled with the right applications of today's green technology can be used to enhance both appearance and function, making the club more 'enjoyment friendly' and more cost- and energy-efficient to operate," Mr. Kratchman said. The Union Club, located at 101 East 69th Street, was built in 1932 to the designs of architects Delano Delano (dĕl`ənō), city (1990 pop. 22,762), Kern co., S central Calif., in the fertile San Joaquin valley; inc. 1915. The city's economy is based on agriculture (grain and fruit) and related enterprises, especially vineyards and wineries. & Aldrich. "While clubs evolve, most are able to accommodate changes largely within their existing framework. It is a credit to the original architects that their designs remain largely intact today," said Mr. Kratchman. "Awareness of collective memory, knowledge of technology and familiarity with demographic trends are vital for developing a master plan for such an historic club," added Kratchman. |
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