Location
34 East 51st Street
Completion
2015
Client
Sedesco Inc.
Square Footage
75,000 SF
Architect
Skidmore Owings & Merrill, LLP
LEED
Target Gold
34 East 51st Street
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of the new 75,000 SF, 22 story, steel framed building designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, LLP (SOM) and Buro Happold Engineers.
The new structure has two cellar levels excavated into bedrock. Both cellar levels house building engineering, equipment, a restaurant with a lower level kitchen and a double height skylight dining room. Interior lobby work includes a marble paved floor, stone, glass and wood walls and a stainless steel and glass storefronts at the front and rear of the building.
The lobby features a massive artisan created solid basalt stone security desk, furniture, fountain and a backlight transparent marble panel walls system. The Building’s street facade of sloping shingles of glazed curtain wall, and elaborate glass and stainless steel of the building’s top four floors makes this building distinctive in Midtown.
The building’s design is seeking a LEED Gold rating. Building mechanical systems includes an Energy recovery unit, rain water harvesting systems and independent on demand hot water heaters that make the building very efficient to operate.
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.
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.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more.
📰: 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!
