Location
383 Madison Avenue
Completion
2003
Client
Bear Stearns
Square Footage
140,000 SF
Architect
Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects, PC
Bear Stearns Specialty Floors
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the construction of the most complex and high-end floors in Bear Stearnโs new headquarters building. The project involved multi-phased construction, strong coordination among multiple base building and interiors general contractors, and structural work that incorporated raked slabs within the 275-seat auditorium space and the stairway that links floors 12 and 13.
In addition to integrating an advanced audio/visual system in the state-of-the-art auditorium, Sciame was responsible for installing the entire audio/visual package into the 1,000,000 SF building. Specific spaces constructed were the corporate cafeteria, the executive office floor (including the suite for the Chief Executive Officer), the executive conference center, and the floor that houses the Boardroom, executive dining rooms, and meeting rooms.
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center โ 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 โAIDS cocktail,โ a combination therapy that transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. His groundbreaking work earned him the title of TIME magazineโs Man of the Year, underscoring the centerโs profound contribution to the fight against the AIDS epidemic.
The New Victory Theater โ 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 Yorkโs 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.
Weโre turning 50! As we count down to Sciameโs 50th anniversary on June 13th, weโre celebrating the moments that shaped us. For the next 50 days, weโll be sharing one standout project a day in our โCountdown to 50โ.
Thank you to our amazing clients, team, and friends! We wouldnโt 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, weโre pleased to see this project receive high praise in The New York Times from esteemed architecture critic Michael Kimmelman.
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๐ฐ: The New York Times
๐ธ: by Lila Barth
