Location
1 Pace Plaza & 41 Park Row
Completion
2018
Client
Pace University
Square Footage
55,000 SF
Design Architect
FXCollaborative
Pace University - 1 Pace Plaza & 41 Park Row
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of 55,000 SF space spread across two buildings at Pace University’s Manhattan campus. 1 Pace Plaza received a new storefront and canopy at its undergraduate entrance as well as a new two-story curtain wall at its business school entrance. 41 Park Row, a building protected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, now features new two-story storefront systems on all three facades. The prominent design features include a complete renovation of the entry and welcoming center, two feature staircases, new student commons area, specialty ceilings and extensive terrazzo flooring throughout both buildings.
Project Awards
AIA Education Facility Design Award
Award of Merit
AIA New York Design Award
Interiors, Award of Merit
NYCxDESIGN Award
Higher Education
The Greater NY Construction User Council (GNYCUC)
Higher Education
Thanks a Half-Billion! – At Sciame Construction, we proudly led the effort to reimagine the WTC Memorial and Museum, a project of national significance. Frank Sciame, our founder, was tasked with creating a design that honored the original vision while staying within a $500 million budget. Working closely with Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Pataki, and a team of 13 advisers, including notable figures like Jack Rudin and Robert Douglass, we developed cost-effective design options, ultimately reducing the budget from nearly $1 billion to $510 million. Our approach preserved key elements like the voids, waterfalls, and pools while optimizing infrastructure and resizing the museum. Sciame’s commitment to excellence ensured a memorial that balances beauty, dignity, and sustainability.
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center – Though relatively small in size, the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center was a technically complex project successfully constructed and delivered by Sciame Construction. This groundbreaking laboratory made an outsized impact on global health. It was here that Dr. David Ho pioneered the development of the revolutionary “AIDS cocktail,” a combination therapy that transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. His groundbreaking work earned him the title of TIME magazine’s Man of the Year, underscoring the center’s profound contribution to the fight against the AIDS epidemic.
The New Victory Theater – Originally built in 1900 as The Republic, the first performing arts venue on 42nd Street, the theater was transformed into The New Victory in 1995, becoming New York’s first theater for children and families. The renovation uncovered and restored original architectural elements, added a new lobby carved from the existing structure and bedrock, rebuilt the historic staircase, and created space for much-needed restrooms. A rear wing was added for backstage access, dressing rooms, workshops, and a loading dock, while new elevators and rooftop HVAC systems were integrated to meet modern needs of the historic theater.
We’re turning 50! As we count down to Sciame’s 50th anniversary on June 13th, we’re celebrating the moments that shaped us. For the next 50 days, we’ll be sharing one standout project a day in our “Countdown to 50”.
Thank you to our amazing clients, team, and friends! We wouldn’t be here without you.
