Location
251 Fulton Street
Completion
2023
Client
PAC NYC
Square Footage
129,000 SF
Design Architect
REX
Executive Architect
Davis Brody Bond
LEED
Target Silver
Perelman Performing Arts Center
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center, which is set to become a hub for artistic expression in Lower Manhattan, offering a diverse range of performances and amenities for both visitors and residents. The impressive 129,000 SF building is constructed to allow the theater to be divided into three smaller theaters or one large theater with flexible seating capacities for 99 to 1000 patrons. To accomplish this, the theaters are separated by four fire-rated and acoustically engineered overhead movable walls that weigh as much as 50,000 lbs. and range from 40’ to 60’ wide and are 50’ tall. Additionally, 27,000 lb., 30’ tall movable multi-tiered seating platforms have been constructed to facilitate numerous seating arrangements to support the theater’s flexible seating requirements.
The building’s translucent facade, featuring thin, book-matched marble stone laminated within insulated glass, is a work of art itself. This unique design allows for natural and interior lighting to filter through, creating a stunning visual effect. In addition to the performance support areas like traps, dressing rooms, and musician rooms, the public can enjoy access to a new full-service restaurant and outdoor terrace bar. These spaces offer visitors a welcoming environment to relax and socialize before or after performances, enhancing the overall experience.
Overall, the Perelman Center stands as a testament to the unifying power of art and culture. Its state-of-the-art facilities and innovative design make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in theater, dance, music, film, opera, and multidisciplinary works alike.
Project Awards
Architizer A+Awards
Best Hall / Theater
AIANY Design Awards for Architecture
Honor Award
International Design Awards (IDA)
Architectural Design of the Year
Architectural Record
Record Editors’ Top 10 Projects
Dezeen Awards
Top Ten Architecture Projects
The Wall Street Journal
The Best Architecture of the Year
ENR New York – Best of 2023
Cultural/Worship Award of Merit
Society of American Registered Architects New York Council (SARA NY)
Special Award for Innovation in Cultural Architecture
American Institute of Architects New York
Honor Award in Projects
Chicago Athenaeum
American Architecture Award
Architizer A+Awards
Jury Winner
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.
#jpmcc
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.
