Location
30th Street & 10th Avenue to 34th Street & 11th Avenue
Completion
2014
Client
New York City Economic Development Corporation
Square Footage
76,500 SF
Lead/Landscape Architect
James Corner Field Operations
Architect
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the third and final section of the High Line. The Eastern Rail Yard of the High Line runs from 10th avenue to just beyond 11th avenue. It is an expansion of the previous phases and will extend the precast concrete planking, seating elements, metal railings and planting beds filled with grasses, flowers and plants – the elements that define the High Line.
In addition, Eastern Rail Yards feature a Beam Exploration Area where the concrete decking is removed, which allows visitors to walk and interact within the structural steel elements. The 11th avenue bridge ramps up about two feet, giving elevated views up and down 11th avenue, while the Grasslands Grove area features special plantings.
The Western Rail Yards, beginning just west of 11th avenue, preserves the existing self-seeded landscape and allows visitors the opportunity of a direct experience of the grass and wildflowers that inspired the saving of this iconic park.
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.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more.
📰: The New York Times
📸: by Lila Barth
Honoring 50 years of Sciame Construction and Frank’s recognition in City & State’s 50 Over 50 List. Thank you for your leadership and lasting impact on the city and the built environment!
Sciame Construction is honored to serve as the Construction Manager for two of Observer’s Most Anticipated Art Museum Openings and Expansions of 2025: The Frick Collection and The Studio Museum in Harlem both located in New York City. We’re looking forward to an exceptional year ahead!
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