Location
667 Madison Avenue
Completion
2001
Client
Corning Steuben
Square Footage
7,500 SF
Architects
Ralph Appelbaum Associates
Lockwood Greene
Location
667 Madison Avenue
Completion
2001
Client
Corning Steuben
Square Footage
7,500 SF
Architects
Ralph Appelbaum Associates
Lockwood Greene
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the renovation of the Steuben Flagship store on Madison Avenue. The project included the relocation, expansion and reconfiguration of its administrative offices and support spaces, which presented a number of complex challenges. The project required the structural reframing of an existing floor opening, which had to be specially sequenced with a new demising wall to provide for a separate retail shop during the ongoing schedule process of the main project. A sub-project had the complexity of a demising overlap between floors. In addition, a new stair opening at the entry floor to the lower level required cutting a main, existing building beam. Stringent coordination between team members and other building tenants was needed to allow for the control of sound vibration and dust.
The showcase mezzanine featured a unique, concave dish form that required the support of one eccentrically located main building column and four 1.5” diameter stainless steel rods. The building’s second floor framing, which supports tenants above, was removed, realigned, and reinforced. Seismic loads were then transferred to building columns and new posts using diaphragm action through the mezzanine concrete slab.
Alterations to the exterior also posed a challenge because of restriction with regard to lighting, window shading, interior graphics, exterior doors, and hardware.
The project was expedited to accommodate extensive opening day and prescheduled public relations activities.
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.
Sciame is honored to have served as the construction manager for the expansion and refurbishment of The Frick Collection, working alongside Selldorf Architects and Beyer Blinder Belle to bring this vision to life. As the museum prepares to reopen next month, we’re pleased to see this project receive high praise in The New York Times from esteemed architecture critic Michael Kimmelman.
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📰: The New York Times
📸: by Lila Barth