Location
162 East 64th Street
Completion
2016
Client
Private Residence / Office
Square Footage
10,000 SF
Architect
Rafael Viñoly Architects
162 E 64th Street Townhouse
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the demolition of an existing 4-story townhouse in the Upper East Side. A new 10,000 SF, 6-story new construction of a townhouse designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, which encompasses 3 stories of commercial space and 4 stories of a single-family private residence.
The principal design feature of the building was a frameless glass façade consisting of 15 curved panels each with multiple radii. Additional design features include a triple height commercial space as well as a double height residential space. The residential space also includes an 18 foot wide Vitrosca sliding door that leads out to an outdoor terrace; the townhouse provides and outdoor roof terrace as well.
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, we’re pleased to see this project receive high praise in The New York Times from esteemed architecture critic Michael Kimmelman.
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📰: The New York Times
📸: by Lila Barth
Honoring 50 years of Sciame Construction and Frank’s recognition in City & State’s 50 Over 50 List. Thank you for your leadership and lasting impact on the city and the built environment!
Sciame Construction is honored to serve as the Construction Manager for two of Observer’s Most Anticipated Art Museum Openings and Expansions of 2025: The Frick Collection and The Studio Museum in Harlem both located in New York City. We’re looking forward to an exceptional year ahead!
We had a wonderful evening celebrating the season with our valued clients and partners at the annual Sciame Holiday Party. As we approach our 50th Anniversary next year, we’re enormously grateful for your continued trust and collaboration.
Best wishes to you and your family for a very festive and joyful Holiday Season and a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
