Location
75 Broadway
Completion
2021
Client
Trinity Wall Street
Square Footage
25,000 SF
Architect
MBB Architects
Trinity Church
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for the multi-year restoration of Trinity Church, an episcopal church with a rich history dating to 1697. The current building, completed in 1846, was designed by British architect Richard Upjohn and is now a registered National Historic Landmark. The surrounding cemetery contains monuments to Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton. The church is one of the earliest Neo-Gothic structures in the United States and is considered a masterpiece of masonry construction.
The restoration of Trinity Church was led by MBB Architects and Building Conservation Associates. Work on the church included a sensitive interior renovation and conservation, building systems upgrade, accessibility enhancements, and site improvements. The original stained-glass windows were thoroughly examined and restored both on and off-site. Office and service spaces have been enhanced to support the multi-programmatic missions of Trinity Church.
Project Awards
AIANY Design Awards for Architecture
Honor Award
Architect’s Newspaper
Best of Design Awards 2023 – Honorable Mention
Society of American Registered Architects – New York Council (SARA NY)
Design Award of Excellence
Interior Design Magazine
Best of Design
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
Partners for Sacred Places
Faith & Form Design Award: Religious Architecture/Restoration
Natural Stone Institute
Pinnacle Award
Religious Architecture & Art Award
Religious Architecture/Restoration
ENR New York – Best of 2021
Renovation/Restoration Award of Merit
New York Construction’s Contractor of the Year – Looking back, 2006 was a standout year for Sciame Construction. We were honored as Contractor of the Year, a testament to our growing reputation for delivering some of New York City’s most architecturally daring and culturally significant projects.
In April 2006, Sciame Construction completed the Morgan Library and Museum Expansion, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop and BBB Architects. The project was led by then EVP/Division Head Joseph Mizzi, who began his career at Sciame 11 years earlier in 1995.
The following month, our founder, Frank Sciame, passed the torch of day-to-day leadership by promoting Joseph Mizzi to President of Sciame Construction, while continuing to serve as Chairman and CEO.
This leadership transition helped shape the next chapter of our story, and was memorialized in the cover photo of New York Construction, and the firm’s Contractor of the Year honor.
Thanks a Half-Billion! – At Sciame Construction, we proudly led the effort to reimagine the WTC Memorial and Museum, a project of national significance. Frank Sciame, our founder, was tasked with creating a design that honored the original vision while staying within a $500 million budget. Working closely with Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Pataki, and a team of 13 advisers, including notable figures like Jack Rudin and Robert Douglass, we developed cost-effective design options, ultimately reducing the budget from nearly $1 billion to $510 million. Our approach preserved key elements like the voids, waterfalls, and pools while optimizing infrastructure and resizing the museum. Sciame’s commitment to excellence ensured a memorial that balances beauty, dignity, and sustainability.
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center – 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 “AIDS cocktail,” a combination therapy that transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. His groundbreaking work earned him the title of TIME magazine’s Man of the Year, underscoring the center’s profound contribution to the fight against the AIDS epidemic.
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.
