RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
New York, NY 10001
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Bohemian National Hall - Complete Building Renovation
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Manhattan, NY
- Approx Contract:
- $40,000,000
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Historic Preservation
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Scope Of Work
Project Overview
Complete building renovation
Property
45,000-square-foot, five-story Renaissance Revival building at 321 East 73rd Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, home to the Czech Consulate General, the Czech Center of New York, the Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association, and a restaurant, Hospoda. Built in 1896, the building was designated a New York City landmark in 1994.
In addition to its official role as a governmental building for the Czech Republic, Bohemian National Hall is used for a variety of social, cultural, and business events.
Highlights
- Interior renovation including grand ballroom, theater, exhibition gallery, multifunctional room, bar and prep kitchen, and spiral staircase.
- Exterior and facade restoration including masonry and decorative elements, metal cornice, limestone portico, columns, and railings
- Ballroom HVAC system reconfigured to accommodate aesthetic and sound requirements
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler system design for Hospoda restaurant
- Renaissance Award, Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts, 2009