Location
51 Astor Place
Completion
2013
Client
JSM Associates 1 LLC
Square Footage
400,000 SF
Design Architect
Maki and Associates
Executive Architect
AAI Architects, P.C.
LEED
Gold
51 Astor Place
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of the new office tower on the Bowery at 51 Astor Place. The building was designed by Pritzkerprize winning architect Fumihiko Maki’s firm Maki and Associates. The state of the art building combines office space on the upper floors with retail and academic space on the bottom two floors and basement.
The full block building sets back at the 5th floor where a green roof provides both a usable outdoor space for tenants and an environmentally friendly roof system that controls water runoff and temperature insulation.
The facade is energy efficient low-e structurally glazed glass and aluminum curtain wall. This site encouraged the design of a symbolic and lasting building to stand as a landmark within the Greenwich Village neighborhood. To address the large monolithic buildings along 4th Avenue, portion of the building was sheathed in a darktint, structurally glazed, unitized curtain wall system to conform to the existing streetscape. In stark contrast to the monolithic quality of the 4th Avenue facade, the 3rd Avenue facade was sheathed in a unitized curtain wall system with silver vertical louvers. Depending on the angle in which the vertical louvers are viewed, the facade achieves varying degrees of transparency, continuously changing in appearance.
Project Awards
BOMA Pinnacle Award
New Construction
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!
