Project: Midtown Community Court, Manhattan, NY Case Study. Fire Resistive Curtain Wall at NYC Midtown Community Court. Renovation architects specified an exterior fire resistive curtain wall to add daylight and preserve views in this tight space. The 1890s-era Midtown Community Court in New York City a New York Historic Landmark is currently undergoing a five-year, $18 million renovation that includes a 9,650-square-foot addition for a new elevator, lobby and stairwell featuring fire resistive glass and curtain wall. The addition’s south-facing elevation is in close proximity to the property line. Not wanting to sacrifice natural daylight and views to the outside, architects from DMJM HARRIS / AECOM specified a fire-resistive curtain-wall system to meet fire code requirements, according t

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