The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City is world-renowned for its architectural significance and beautiful natural travertine façades. The original campus was completed in the 1960s using the 6 cm Light Este travertine mined in central Italy. Over time, the weather has led some areas to require extensive maintenance and replacement. In 2020, therefore, the trustees of Lincoln Center sought a more advanced solution for the replacement while maintaining the original aesthetics and feel of the stone. So the GammaStone Natural Air surface was chosen, using the stone from the same quarry as the original pieces 60 years ago.
Architectural Firm
Gene Kaufman Architect PC
The firm was founded in New York City in 1986. For over thirty years, they have specialised in urban development. In particular hotels, multi-family houses, adaptive reuse, new buildings for residential, commercial and institutional use, skyscrapers, modular buildings, student residences, historical restorations, reconversions and schools. In 2011, Gene Kaufman and Gwathmey Siegel joined forces with Gene Kaufman as principal to create Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects (GSKA) as a subsidiary of GKA. GSKA has an international reputation for architectural excellence confirmed by over 100 design awards, including the highest recognition in the industry: the AIA Firm Award. GKA is one of the leading companies in the hospitality sector in the last ten years, with the design of more than 90 hotels.
Surfaces
GammaStone Natural Air
To maintain the timeless aesthetics of this historic complex for the city of New York, on the occasion of the renovation, it was decided to use the same original stone. Then the GammaStone Natural Air Este Light Travertine EX panel, was honed and not plastered. A last generation option and splendid millennial charm.
