Location
131 West 55th Street
Completion
2011
Client
New York City Center
Square Footage
165,000 SF / 2,200 Seat Theater
Design Architect
Ennead Architects LLP
Exterior Restoration Architect
Dattner Architects
LEED
Silver
New York City Center Renovation Project
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of the New York City Center. The center produces the Tony-honored Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert® series and is home to some of the country’s leading dance companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Morphoses, as well as Manhattan Theatre Club, one of New York’s leading theater companies. Sciame Construction along with Ennead Architects were responsible for the exterior restoration and interior renovations necessary for the landmarked theater’s ongoing mission of making the arts accessible to the broadest possible audience.
This two-phased project included the façade restoration and theater back-of-house interior renovations over an extended summer period in 2010, followed by a major renovation and restoration of its historic interiors in the summer of 2011. The interior work included replacing stage technical systems with state-of-the-art equipment, improved auditorium seating and sightlines, expanded restrooms and concession areas, and the restoration of historic paint and lighting. The project dramatically improved amenities for both artists and audiences.
Project Awards
AIA New York Chapter Design Award
Architecture Design Award of Merit
The Preservation League of New York State
Excellence in Historic Preservation Award
AIA New York State
Design Award
Chicago Athenaeum
American Architecture Award
Municipal Art Society of New York
MASterworks Residential Restoration Award
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
Society of American Registered Architects – New York Council (SARA NY)
Award of Merit
We had a wonderful evening celebrating the season with our valued clients and partners at the annual Sciame Holiday Party. As we approach our 50th Anniversary next year, we’re enormously grateful for your continued trust and collaboration.
Best wishes to you and your family for a very festive and joyful Holiday Season and a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
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We at Sciame Construction are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing staff who not only cheered on but also fearlessly accepted and triumphantly completed the 3.5-mile J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. Thank you once again for your participation and support. #jpmcc
The Perelman Performing Arts Center will provide versatile layouts across three theater spaces, which can be combined to offer a range of seating configurations. Additionally, the venue will feature a lobby level complete with a bar, café, terrace, and stage.
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