Brooklyn
Historical Society
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Built in 1881 as the
Long Island Historical Society, architect George B. Post's building
design uses a progressive structural and materials assemblies. A
unique long-span structure provides a column-free library space and the
building is one of the first extensive exterior uses of ornamental
terra cotta in the United States. Both the exterior and interior
are designated New York City Landmarks.
While at the office of Jan Hird Pokorny Associates, Scott Demel
surveyed the Brooklyn Historical Society and produced design and
construction documents for adaptive re-use of the gallery and basement
spaces for educational and exhibition spaces, and documents for
exterior restoration and reconstruction. Scott coordinated all
consultants, including the integration of museum-quality environmental
systems and other fire protection and electrical systems for this
historic interior.
Awards
Lucy G. Moses Award, New York Landmarks Conservancy, 2004
The Preservation League of New York State, Excellence in Preservation,
2004
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