Hoffmann Architects + Engineers, a design firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, announces that the historic door replacement and restoration at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has been selected for the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s coveted prize for extraordinary preservation projects.
Many of the 1920s wood doors at the ground floor were sufficiently sound to permit retention and restoration. To complement an existing door further along the facade, the central entry door was replaced with a historically congruent metal-and-glass door matching the Beaux Arts-style of its companion. Together, the pair of decorative doors, both recessed, counterbalance the simpler style of adjacent wood doors that are flush with the facade. As the primary entrance, the central door requires enhanced security, so existing blast-resistant steel doors remained but benefitted from aesthetic upgrades to hardware and finish.
“The project’s balance between old and new components embraces history and innovation,” said Richard W. Off, AIA, lead designer on the project and Senior Architect with Hoffmann. “The door replacement and restoration not only pays homage to the building’s original design, but also enhances longevity through high-performance repair and replacement materials and systems. This speaks of the very spirit of the Stock Exchange.”
The Moses Award represents the Conservancy’s highest honors for excellence in preservation. Named for Lucy G. Moses, a dedicated New Yorker whose philanthropy enriched the city for more than fifty years, the award recognizes outstanding efforts that preserve the city’s architectural heritage. For the fourth year in a row, Hoffmann has been recognized with this prestigious honor; NYLC awarded Hoffmann the Moses Award in 2024 for Masonic Hall NYC, in 2023 for the 69th Regiment Armory, and in 2022 for One Wall Street.
The New York Landmarks Conservancy will present the Moses Awards at a gala event on Wednesday, April 22, 2025 at Edison Ballroom in Manhattan.
