Progress on Louis Sullivan Bank Project

 RKA’s Project for the restoration of Louis Sullivan’s historic “Jewel Box” bank building in Newark Ohio is featured in this article in The Architect’s Newspaper.  With the exterior restoration already completed, the interior restoration is underway.

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News Article: Rogers Krajnak Architects to restore interiors and murals in bank by Louis Sullivan in Ohio (archpaper.com)

Project: Louis Sullivan Building in Newark

Jewel Box Glitters Once Again

The exterior of the iconic Louis Sullivan Bank of Newark has been beautifully restored to its original glory.  Designed in 1914 by noted American Architect Louis Sullivan as one of eight “jewel box” banks, the building suffered through decades of neglect, vacancy, and unsympathetic alterations including the removal of the corner of the main entry and loss of many original terra cotta units.  With its current owner, the Licking County Foundation, Rogers Krajnak Architects, Danis Construction, Conrad Schmitt Studios, and Lang Masonry, have painstakingly restored the exterior of the building.  New terra cotta units were created and installed where the original terra cotta units were damaged or missing.  The missing pieces of the intricate glass and gold mosaics were recreated, and the mosaics were cleaned.  The original opalescent glass and zinc came windows were repaired, and new doors were created.  The building is now illuminated at night and stands proudly on its prominent corner near the county courthouse.  We celebrate the completion of the exterior renovation and look forward to the next phase of the project which will include the interior restoration of this magnificent building.

Louis Sullivan Building of Newark Has raised $2.25 Million

RKA was excited to attend a milestone event at the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark yesterday, as the Licking County Foundation announced reaching the $2.25 million level as fundraising continues for the restoration of this incredible historic building. RKA is proud to be the architect for this project, and is looking forward to completion of the fundraising campaign and the successful restoration of this landmark!

We are pleased to celebrate this fundraising milestone, as well as the arrival of the first shipment of new terra cotta units. These terra cotta units will be installed in the upcoming weeks to replace damaged or missing terra cotta units on the exterior of the building.

Construction begins on the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark

Construction has begun and is in full swing on the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark. Scaffolding has been erected and mockups for terra cotta cleaning have been started, and are showing clear results. RKA is excited to be part of this amazing project!

See the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark featured on WOSU now

Rogers Krajnak Architects’ project, The Louis Sullivan Building of Newark, was featured in WOSU-TV’s program “Columbus Neighborhoods!”

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The Louis Sullivan Building of Newark Featured on WOSU

Rogers Krajnak Architects’ project, The Louis Sullivan Building of Newark, will be featured at 8:30 pm on Thursday 03.22.18 in WOSU-TV’s program “Columbus Neighborhoods”.  Tune in Thursday evening or on Sunday at noon!

RKA Project Featured in Traditional Building Magazine Article

Rogers Krajnak Architects was featured in a profile on the Jeffris Family Foundation in the October issue of the national publication Traditional Building Magazine. The article tells the story of the Jeffris Family Foundation, its goals, and its recent grant award to the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark Project in Newark, Ohio. The profile features commentary from Darryl Rogers and images showing the current and proposed conditions of the Sullivan building.

Read about the Sullivan building in the image below, or read the entire article on their website here.

Saving the Sullivan

Rogers Krajnak Architects recently presented a preview of the proposed design for the restoration of the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark, a national landmark originally designed in 1914 by noted American Architect, Louis H. Sullivan.  Peter Krajnak provided an overview of Sullivan’s career, the 102-year history of the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark, an explanation of the design process, and a flythrough of RKA’s 3D computer model of the project.  The project will preserve the building’s historic significance while transforming the former bank building into a future Visitors Center for Licking County.  The presentation to a gathering of invited guests was held on the stage of the historic Midland Theatre in downtown Newark, Ohio.

Louis Sullivan Building of Newark

Darryl Rogers and Peter Krajnak are featured in this video about the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark, a Rogers Krajnak Architects project that will rehabilitate this national landmark building.   The video was presented at the 2016 IMPACT Awards ceremony, where Explore Licking County recognized and celebrated tourism partners that make an impact on tourism in Licking County, Ohio.

Construction proceeds at Sullivan Building in Newark, Ohio

Work is progressing on the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark- Sidewalk/ Basement Rehabilitation project.  RKA is providing architectural services for this multi-phase restoration of the original Old Home Bank Building in Newark, Ohio, originally designed by the legendary Chicago Architect Louis Sullivan in 1915.  The Sidewalk/ Basement Rehabilitation project is being completed in conjunction with the City of Newark’s Downtown Streetscape and Utility Project.  Portions of the Louis Sullivan Building’s basement project under the city sidewalk. Due to water damage over the years, this project includes the replacement of the original steel framing and a new waterproof cap located under the new city sidewalk.

 

Licking County Foundation Selects Rogers Krajnak Architects to Lead Re-Birth and Renovation of Louis Sullivan Landmark

Rogers Krajnak Architects was commissioned to create a Physical Assessment, Preservation Plan and Discovery Process in order to stabilize the building and determine potential future uses of The Louis Sullivan Building in Newark, Ohio. This national treasure was designed by noted American architect, Louis Sullivan. Constructed in 1915, the building is one of eight “Jewel Box” community banks designed by Sullivan. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and features ornate terra cotta detail, intricate mosaics and painted geometric murals. The building, which previously served as a bank, a butcher shop, a jewelry store, an architect’s office, an apartment and an ice cream parlor, is poised to once again serve the community of Newark, Ohio.

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