Renovation, Restoration: Restoration and Redevelopment of Pier A
Despite being designated as a historic landmark in 1975, the 128-year-old Pier A, which is New York City's oldest surviving pier, fell into disrepair.
This three-phase $37-million project involved a complete renovation of the 36,000-sq-ft pier's interior; restoration of the exterior and roof; structural repairs; and the installation of new concrete slabs and access ramps on the pier's promenade. The project scope also included items such as construction of an underwater structural support system for the installation of a geothermal array system. Such systems are generally used on boats; this is the first time it was used on a stand-alone building, according to project officials.