Location
86 Olden Street, Princeton, NJ
Completion
2015
Client
Princeton University
Square Footage
130,000 SF
Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Administrative Architect
Ballinger Architects
LEED
Silver
Princeton University Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the new construction of the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment at Princeton University. This state-of-the-art facility includes advanced laboratories for research and teaching focused on sustainable energy solutions, environmental technologies, and innovative materials.
The facility features sophisticated laboratory spaces, including high-performance cleanrooms, chemical and bio-labs, and materials research areas, each designed with precise environmental controls to support sensitive experiments. A distinctive aspect of the building is its rooftop laboratory activities, where outdoor lab spaces are equipped to support renewable energy research, such as photovoltaic testing and green energy installations.
To ensure the building operates efficiently, innovative mechanical systems were integrated, including energy recovery systems and advanced HVAC technologies. Combined with chilled beam technology, these systems help reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimal conditions for scientific work. The project also involved complex structural elements, such as deep foundation work and intricate structural framing, to support heavy research equipment and specialized lab requirements.
Designed to foster collaboration among students, faculty, and researchers, the Andlinger Center includes dedicated spaces for student organizations, seminar rooms, and flexible meeting areas. The building’s custom curtain wall system optimizes natural light while maintaining thermal efficiency. Green roofs were incorporated to manage stormwater, provide insulation, and offer experimental plots for research. Excavation played a key role in the project, with below-grade levels housing sensitive laboratory spaces and essential utilities. The project achieved LEED Silver certification, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.
Project Awards
National AIA Design Award
Architecture
AIA New York Design Award
Architecture Design Award of Merit
ENR New York – Best of 2016
Higher Education/Research Award of Merit
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.
