Basonas Construction Corp helps Honor United Nations Fallen Heroes

Basonas Construction Corp based out of Brooklyn, NY was touched to be chosen to construct the Memorial for the U.N. Fallen Heroes on the north lawn of the United Nations garden of the Secretariat Building of the New York Headquarters. It was created to commemorate the 22 U.N. Fallen heroes of the terrorist bombing of the United Nations Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq on the 19th of August 2003.

Funded from the 1988 Nobel Peace Price award to U.N. peacekeeping forces, the Memorial has its centerpiece a wall of crystal glass with the words written by Brian Urquhart “Remember here those who gave their lives for peace” inscribed in the six official languages of the Organization. A bubbling fountain pool in the centre of the Memorial projects sound into the space reflecting the river of time, hope and life.

At the unveiling of the Memorial to the Fallen, Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United Nations said “I’m sure we are all profoundly moved by the solemn beauty and dignity of this place of remembrance”.

The Memorial to the Fallen is composed of 191 stepping stones, reflective of the number of current members of the United Nations. The stone slabs were taken from quarries in five different continents. Fifteen of the slabs project vertically as solid blocks of onyx in varying heights. They are meant to serve as benches, since the Memorial is conceived as a place of remembrance and reflection. At night, the Memorial is lit from below like lanterns in the garden.

“The Memorial allows for a solemn and serine observation of the Fallen Heroes” says Michael Brion, vice president of Basonas Construction Corporation.

The Memorial to the Fallen was designed by the New York architectural firm Arquitectonica International.

For more information, visit http://www.basonas.com/ or call 1-718-832-0283.

About Basonas Construction Corp.

Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Basonas Construction Corporation specializes in working on facade envelopes and building exteriors utilizing the latest technology. The company is a member of the Building Trades Association and works primarily with co-ops, condos and rental buildings in the greater New York City area. With extensive experience on both large and small projects, quality work and safety have been the company's top priorities since its inception twenty years ago.

Contact:

Michael Brion
Vice President
718-832-0283
Email Contact: MBrion@Basonas.com

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Basonas Construction Corp Puts Final Touches on Pre-War Building on Carnegie Hill.

July 10, 2009 – Basonas Construction Corp based out of Brooklyn, NY has finalized the restoration of 1150 Park Avenue, New York City to its Pre-War glory. Using the latest tools and expertise, this buildings exterior was restored to its former elegance. This very pleasant, 19-story apartment building was erected in 1940 and was converted to a cooperative. The building was designed by George F. Pelham jr., and his red-brick designs nicely complement the neighborhood Presbyterian Church. “We had plenty of work that had to be done, but we completed the project in a timely manner and to the proprietor’s specifications”, says Michael Brion, vice president of Basonas Construction Corporation. Brick had to be replaced and repointed. Parapet had to be reconstructed. Besides the 11 decorative stone panels at base of building that had to be replaced, the windows lintels and sills were replaced. The roof’s membrane was replaced with the newest resilient technologies, and masonry work had to be done to the chimney. Rand Engineering and Architecture, PC, based out of NYC, over saw the designs to the restoration. For more information, please call 718-832-0283. About Basonas Construction Corp. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Basonas Construction Corporation specializes in working on facade envelopes and building exteriors utilizing the latest technology. The company is a member of the Building Trades Association and works primarily with co-ops, condos and rental buildings in the greater New York City area. With extensive experience on both large and small projects, quality work and safety have been the company's top priorities since its inception twenty years ago. Contact: Michael Brion Vice President 718-832-0283 Email Contact: MBrion@Basonas.com

Basonas Construction Corp Raises the Bar on Restoring elegant Landmark Structures

Basonas Construction Corp., a Brooklyn-based contractor and building restoration company, is pleased to announce its recent completion of a project at 898 Park Avenue. The 14-story residential building received exterior renovations and facade work, restoring the structure back to its original pre-war appearance.

“The 898 Park Avenue project was tedious work but our team did an excellent job,” said Michael Brion, vice president of Basonas Construction Corp.

“The building’s Romanesque Italian style was successfully preserved without sacrificing its structural integrity,” he added.

Originally built in 1924, the 898 Park Avenue property has a yellow and brown masonry façade highlighted by bright terra-cotta. The building consists primarily of duplexes and was converted into a co-op in 1953.

This is the latest Park Avenue project completed by Basonas Construction Corp. in the past year.

Other recent Park Avenue projects are located at 969 Park Avenue, 1155 Park Avenue, 1130 Park Avenue, 1150 Park Avenue, 461 Park Avenue South and 1225 Park Avenue.

Basonas Construction Corp. is currently working on multiple projects in the greater New York City area and will be making further announcements of completed work in the near future.

For more information, visit http://www.basonas.com or call 1-718-832-0283 .

About Basonas Construction Corp.

Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Basonas Construction Corporation specializes in working on façade envelopes and building exteriors utilizing the latest technology. The company is a member of the Building Trades Association and works primarily with co-ops, condos and rental buildings in the greater New York City area. With extensive experience on both large and small projects, quality work and safety have been top priorities for Basonas Construction Corp. since its inception twenty years ago.