Our Process

To provide needed health services in Greenwich Village, Northwell Health purchased the Historic O'Toole Building.  It was originally designed by Albert Ledner as the National Maritime Union headquarters and subsequently was the St. Vincent Medical Center. 

Perkins Eastman was chosen as the architectural firm to restore and repurpose the nearly 50-year-old building to provide the community with emergency room, imaging, and ambulatory services.  Perkins Eastman is a design company "for the people and the environment."  With 19 studios across the globe, they are an award-wining, full-service firm. 

Turner Construction Company was chosen as the lead on construction services.  Founded in New York in 1902, Turner oversees multiple projects internationally.  Turner says they are "turn-key builders offering services across all market sectors to match the needs of their clients."  

Navillus Contracting was chosen as the Masonry Contractor for the job.  Navillus was founded in 1987 and has quickly become one of the largest union contractors of New York City. 

GBA was brought into the project by Navillus to collaborate on the floor to ceiling glass block façade wrapping around the entirety of the building.  This was a restoration of the original design, with a few modifications to ensure compliance with all manufacturer specifications and extend the life cycle and performance of the wall.  Additional steel framing was created to comply with maximum panel dimensions.  Stainless steel wire and other components were upgraded from the original installation.  

As the largest single-source and installer of commercial glass block in the country, GBA was able to bring that knowledge to the job.  The blocks used were 12" x 12" x 4" and 8" x 8" x 4" Clarity block with a fibrous insert in the glass to filter light and create the desired level of opacity.  The light penetrating qualities of the glass block created an alluring, bright appearance.  Through the generation of shop drawings, product approvals, dimensioning and detailing, and the collaboration of Navillus, Turner, and Perkins Eastman, GBA executed the installation in a timely and professional manner.  

Architect
Perkins Eastman
General Contractor
Turner Construction Company
Owner
North Shore Health System
Products
12" x 12" x 4" Clarity & 8" x 8" x 4" Clarity Glass Block

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What Customers Say

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"Work was done very professionally with outstanding quality.  Your crews were very attentive to detail & made sure to protect surrounding work surfaces from damage.  They communicated well with my field team to ensure we & the Owner were satisfied with the end product.  Job well done." - Russell Stafford, RNGD A Palmisano Company

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"We were lucky to have GBA on our project at Lutheran East High School. From the front office to the field supervision and crew were very knowledgeable with our project. Took extra care not to damage the building during demolition. The quality of materials and their labor force was top-notch." — Peter Powell, Carey Construction Group

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"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the glass block at Lutheran East High School and have received many compliments on the design. The glass block windows give the building a nice “pop” of color on the exterior each side of the gym and helped to maintain the identity of the school." - Rick Jozity, Meraki Architects, L.L.C 

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"I saw the final glass block wall in person and it really is a work of art. We are so grateful for your team’s hard work on this." – Crister Cantrell, Gensler

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"As the Senior Project Manager for the general contracting company responsible for completing all aspects of the historical restoration, structural rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse modifications to the derelict Triboro tuberculosis hospital, one of the most difficult challenges was finding capable and qualified subcontractors for the key restoration trades that are both committed to quality construction and respectful of the historical restoration process.  I am lucky enough to have worked with GBA on previous successful projects and was glad to bring them into this project.  GBA provided the essential expertise and quality craftsmanship that this project needed and was a reliable partner helping us convert the Triboro Tuberculosis Hospital into the T Building Residence." – Senior Project Manager, Bill Harwood for the GC, Mega Contracting

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"On behalf of me, my project manager and CGC; I would like to reach out to applaud the quality and workmanship of the crew sent out to do the glass block wall outside of the theater here in Hudson. Dan and Nate went above and beyond to keep their work area organized and clean, even protected our finish trim and VWC in the mixing area with plastic. If only more companies active on site would follow in your companies steps these buildings would be cut and dry and run very efficiently. Thank you! - Jake M. Behler, Cameron General Contractors