Location
200-214 West 135th Street
Completion
2003
Client
Abyssinian Cultural Development Corp.
Square Footage
90,000 SF
Architect
Gruzen Samton LLP
Location
200-214 West 135th Street
Completion
2003
Client
Abyssinian Cultural Development Corp.
Square Footage
90,000 SF
Architect
Gruzen Samton LLP
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction and renovation of Gruzen Samton’s innovative design for this 750- student middle school and high school facility. Which involved the construction of a six-story building shell. The latter was built in 1924 and was the original address of the legendary Harlem jazz club, Small’s Paradise, as well as home to The Interstate Tattler newspaper (1925-1932). Consequently, the structure’s significance for the Harlem community is immeasurable. The project team worked closely with the New York City Board of Education and with residents of Harlem, addressing the concerns and adhering to the design guidelines and requirements of both groups.
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