Location
56th Street and 5th Avenue
Completion
2001
Client
Hugo Boss, North America
Square Footage
20,000 SF
Architect
The Phillips Group
Hugo Boss Flagship Store
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of the Hugo Boss flagship store on Fifth Avenue. The retail space was designed to house all the label’s brands under one roof, with various levels being dedicated to specific brands. Providing for the customer experience, the scope included a café, an information kiosk and artwork being spread throughout the building. The core and shell for the project were for Newmark, the building’s owner, while the interior fit-out including the lighting and installation of artwork was for Hugo Boss AG. To meet the demands of the holiday shopping season, the entire project was completed in 14-weeks.
Construction challenges included the suspension of the mechanical equipment above a four-story space, the installation of limestone floors and complex lighting systems designed to illuminate the store’s interiors at night for after hour parties and special events.
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.
