Location
460 Madison Avenue
Completion
2003
Client
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Square Footage
1,177 SF
Architect
Peter Marino + Associates
The Lady Chapel, Cathedral of St. Patrick
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the restoration of the Lady Chapel, which included fabricating and replacing the marble mosaic floor, cleaning and making spot repairs to the stained-glass windows, and repairing as well as cleaning the cracked stone. All the work was performed while the cathedral was occupied, which required curtailing work around the mass schedule. During the removal of the original marble floor, rusted gas pipes were discovered which had to be replaced before the installation of the new marble could begin. Restorations were also performed for the Chapels of St. Elizabeth, St. Michael and St. Louis.
Project Awards
NY Construction News – Best of 2003
Restoration Award of Merit
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.
🔗 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!
