Location
335 Madison Avenue
Completion
2023
Client
Milstein Properties
Square Footage
210,000 SF
Architect
SHoP Architects
22 Vanderbilt
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of the existing spaces at 22 Vanderbilt, a 1,000,000 SF office tower located in Midtown Manhattan, the city’s primary central business district.
The multi-phased project included several floors of tech office fit outs, two lobby upgrades, new building entries on Madison Avenue and 43rd Street, and structural upgrades to the building’s existing vaults and sidewalks. After redevelopment, the building now offers various amenities such as Bergamo’s, the building’s cocktail lounge and bar, a coffee shop, full commercial kitchen, wellness center and gym, multiple dining venues, and retail spaces.
Additionally, the project required infrastructure upgrades such as new cooling towers, risers, fire alarm, security, IT systems, and modernization of sixteen elevators. Establishing a detailed logistics plan for each phase of construction ensured that the building remained in operation throughout the duration of the entire project.
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.
