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Frank Prial, Jr., AIA “Grand Central Terminal: Restoring the Gateway to NYC”
February 8, 2017 @ 10:40 am - 5:00 pm
RMA presents Frank Prial, Jr., AIA “Grand Central Terminal: Restoring the Gateway to NYC”
More than a train station, Grand Central is New York City’s greatest public space, serving as both a town hall and a symbol of the city’s strength and permanence. Through careful analysis and an understanding of the vision of its original designers, Frank Prial Jr. and his firm, the noted firm of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects (BBB), preserved the integrity of one of the great landmarks of the 20th Century, while making the changes necessary to prepare it for the 21st.
Mr. Prial is an Associate Partner at BBB, an architectural firm recognized for its nearly 50-year commitment to the preservation and stewardship of significant historic, cultural and civic landmarks. He will discuss the history and significance of the Grand Central Terminal building, the process of its restoration, and how it has become a model for other major landmark restoration projects around the world.
