Working on Two of NYC’s Most Iconic Buildings
Carnegie Hall and the GM Building: Stone Fabrication in Manhattan
There’s something special about working with stone. It’s not just a job for me, it’s about being part of history, literally shaping the materials that will become part of New York City’s architectural legacy for generations to come.
Right now, my shop is humming with two incredible projects that couldn’t be more different, yet both are deeply connected to some of Manhattan’s most recognizable landmarks.
Carnegie Hall: Where Art Meets Craftsmanship
Walk into my shop floor and you’ll see pieces of Indiana Limestone that are destined for Carnegie Hall. We are fabricating new architectural elements that need to match the building’s original character from 1891.
This isn’t your typical cut-and-go stonework. These pieces feature ornate details, decorative carvings, and the kind of craftsmanship that made buildings like Carnegie Hall legendary in the first place. Each piece of limestone gets my careful attention—measuring, cutting, finishing—all to ensure it looks like it’s been there since opening night.
Working with Indiana Limestone is a craft in itself. It’s a beautiful, workable stone, but it demands respect and precision, especially when we are creating pieces for historic restoration.
The GM Building: Thousands of Holes, One Landmark at a Time
On the other side of my shop, we are working on the G.M. Building project. The Georgia Marble panels need thousands of precision-drilled holes for the facade installation.
This is production work that demands consistency. We are using magnetic drill presses to hit exact locations on panel after panel. My team is out there drilling day after day, following the specs from the shop drawings. Each hole has to be in the right spot, there’s no margin for error on a Fifth Avenue building like this.
Two Projects, One Standard: Excellence
What ties these projects together? They’re both about maintaining the integrity of New York City’s architectural heritage. Whether it’s the artistic limestone work for Carnegie Hall or the precision drilling for the GM Building, every piece that leaves my shop carries my commitment to quality.
From the detailed limestone work for Carnegie Hall to the production drilling on Georgia Marble for the GM Building, these are the projects that keep my shop running and my team focused on quality stonework.