Location
400 West 117th Street
Completion
2009
Client
Columbia University Dept. of Capital Project Management
Square Footage
38,000 SF
Architect
Bogdanow Partners Architects
LEED
Gold
Columbia University - Faculty House
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of the Faculty House. A 1923 McKim Mead White building on Columbia Universityโs East Campus, could no longer support the schoolโs needs so Sciame transformed the historic 38,000 SF building into a modern faculty dining room, graduate student meeting center, and event space for visiting lecturers, large banquets, and alumni organizations. The interiors were gutted and the buildingโs faรงade, clay tile roof, terrazzo floors, ornamental marble stairs, and plaster moldings were restored. New windows that match the details of the period units were installed, as were three elevators, four commercial kitchens, audio-visual equipment, a modern data network, new restrooms, lighting, and HVAC system.
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center โ 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 โAIDS cocktail,โ a combination therapy that transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. His groundbreaking work earned him the title of TIME magazineโs Man of the Year, underscoring the centerโs profound contribution to the fight against the AIDS epidemic.
The New Victory Theater โ 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 Yorkโs 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.
Weโre turning 50! As we count down to Sciameโs 50th anniversary on June 13th, weโre celebrating the moments that shaped us. For the next 50 days, weโll be sharing one standout project a day in our โCountdown to 50โ.
Thank you to our amazing clients, team, and friends! We wouldnโt be here without you.
Sciame is honored to have served as the construction manager for the expansion and refurbishment of The Frick Collection, working alongside Selldorf Architects and Beyer Blinder Belle to bring this vision to life. As the museum prepares to reopen next month, weโre pleased to see this project receive high praise in The New York Times from esteemed architecture critic Michael Kimmelman.
๐ Click the link in our bio to read more.
๐ฐ: The New York Times
๐ธ: by Lila Barth
