Entries by Peter Schmidt

The Future of Ceramics is Being Developed in Buffalo, NY

June 2, 2017 /1 Comment/in /by

Originally published on ArchPaper.com – Boston Valley Terra Cotta was recently featured in Architect’s Newspaper. The article, “The future of ceramics is being developed in Buffalo, New York” by Matt Shaw, highlights Boston Valley’s transformation from a flower pot business started in 1889 to a leading innovator in the Terra Cotta industry – maintaining a superior level of craftsmanship while simultaneously incorporating digital technology to allow more experimentation with clay-based building systems.

Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop: Bioclimatic Ceramic Systems

April 26, 2016 /0 Comments/in /by

Originally published on BuffaloRising.com – An architectural workshop is underway in Buffalo that has managed to attract acclaimed architects, engineers and ceramic artists from around the world. The Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) is being hosted by Boston Valley Terra Cotta in partnership with University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning; Alfred University; Data Clay and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.