Location
120 Broadway, 20th Floor
Completion
2014
Client
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP
Square Footage
54,000 SF
Architect
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP
BBB Office Renovation
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of BBB’s new office space on the twentieth floor of the Equitable Insurance Building in Lower Manhattan, which houses the entire NY staff on one floor. A 54,000 SF H-shaped floorplate provides four (4) light-filled, open plan studio spaces connected by two wide, raw-concrete “avenues” that offer long views from Broadway on one end of the building to Nassau Street on the other. Other features include exposed ceilings, open collaboration space for project meetings and gatherings, a café and kitchen facility, glass-walled conference rooms, expanded model shop and soundproof telephone booths.
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!
