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How a 1910 Co-op Conquered Elevator Retrofit Challenges
Retrofitting a building’s elevator is one challenge, but equally important are its aesthetics. Louis Lipson, a principal at Ethelind Coblin Architects, unpacks the story of a 1910 co-op that was upgrading its elevators to meet current building codes, but had historical elevator doors that were integral to their ambience. In this interview, conducted by Habitat’s Paula Chin, he explains how the two challenges were met.
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Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise
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