THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, MIDTOWN
This National Registered Historic Landmark is considered the greatest Beaux-Arts building in the U.S. Opened in 1911 and spanning two blocks, it’s vast exterior marble structure is truly remarkable. During a major renovation, Opus was commissioned to create plaster reproductions of select decorative relief elements of the building’s cornice for archival usage.

BEFORE

Existing marble scrolls located at the cornice of the building.

IN PROGRESS

Silicone rubber mold created from existing marble scrolls.

AFTER

Plaster reproduction from mold of original marble scrolls.