{"id":69540,"date":"2024-09-01T08:27:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T06:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/?post_type=casestudy&p=69540\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T21:17:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T20:17:58","slug":"black-aluminum-windows-in-a-historic-townhouse-in-manhattan-case-study","status":"publish","type":"casestudy","link":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/realizations\/black-aluminum-windows-in-a-historic-townhouse-in-manhattan-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Black aluminum windows in a historic townhouse in Manhattan – case study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Preservation commissioner requirements often limit the range of types, designs, or materials for windows and doors. This issue is well known in Manhattan’s townhouses, where many historic buildings are located.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the story of my client Jack from Black Square Builders shows that the restoration process doesn\u2019t need to be a nightmare if you have access to a wide variety of black aluminum windows at affordable prices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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debesto’s client:<\/strong> Jack Szewczyk, Project Manager at Black Square Builders<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Project: <\/strong>historic townhouse
Location:<\/strong> New York, United States of America
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The challenge: Combining historic design with cost-efficiency
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Jack has extensive experience in installing European windows in the U.S. With over 20 years of expertise, he has successfully managed a wide range of residential projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been collaborating for several years now, and this time, Jack’s company is working on the reconstruction of a beautiful renaissance revival townhouse in Manhattan,<\/strong> not far from Central Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project requires meeting strict technical specifications<\/strong>, particularly in designing windows that fit within the historic character<\/strong> of the building, while still delivering strong thermal performance and cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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