Location
6 East 57th Street
Completion
2024
Client
LVMH / Louis Vuitton
Square Footage
80,000 SF
Architect
TPG Architecture
Exhibit Architect
OMA
Louis Vuitton 57th Street Flagship
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of the iconic five-story Niketown Flagship Store in 1996, located in Midtown East, a home to some of the world’s most renowned luxury brands. Today, Sciame is once again at the forefront, transforming the same building into Louis Vuitton’s largest flagship store in the United States.
This ambitious design-build project includes selective demolition and an extensive renovation of all five floors, spanning 80,000 SF of luxury retail space. The retrofit presents a challenging schedule and involves integrating advanced media walls and branding elements throughout. A central highlight of the design is the dramatic atrium, featuring a striking installation of 108 stacked Louis Vuitton Courrier Lozine trunks, created in collaboration with architect Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, complemented by a mirrored wall of bags and vibrant murals.
Each floor delivers a distinct luxury experience. The ground floor showcases Louis Vuitton’s iconic handbags and small leather goods, with custom displays celebrating the brand’s craftsmanship. The second floor features men’s collections, including shoes and accessories, while the third floor highlights women’s collections, seasonal exclusives, and footwear. The fourth floor is home to Le Café Louis Vuitton, blending gastronomy and culture with curated books and artisanal chocolates by Michelin-starred chefs, alongside an exclusive VIP shopping area. The fifth floor offers a private and intimate setting for high jewelry and timepieces, emphasizing personalized service and exclusivity.
What a night! A huge thank you to everyone who came out on Wednesday to represent Team Sciame at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Central Park!
Despite the weather, the Sciame team showed up strong, lacing up and powering through the 3½-mile course!
We’re proud of the determination, camaraderie, and good humor everyone brought to a soggy evening in the park.
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New York Construction’s Contractor of the Year – Looking back, 2006 was a standout year for Sciame Construction. We were honored as Contractor of the Year, a testament to our growing reputation for delivering some of New York City’s most architecturally daring and culturally significant projects.
In April 2006, Sciame Construction completed the Morgan Library and Museum Expansion, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop and BBB Architects. The project was led by then EVP/Division Head Joseph Mizzi, who began his career at Sciame 11 years earlier in 1995.
The following month, our founder, Frank Sciame, passed the torch of day-to-day leadership by promoting Joseph Mizzi to President of Sciame Construction, while continuing to serve as Chairman and CEO.
This leadership transition helped shape the next chapter of our story, and was memorialized in the cover photo of New York Construction, and the firm’s Contractor of the Year honor.
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.
