Location
130 East 59th Street
Completion
2007
Client
UJA-Federation
Square Footage
300,000 SF
Architect
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
UJA Federation of NY Headquarters - 130 East 59th Street
Sciame was the Construction Manager responsible for a complete phase gut rehabilitation to this midtown office building, while the building remained partially occupied by the owner tenant. Renovations to 130 East 59th Street included replacing the existing glazed brick facade with a new curtain wall-system and making repairs to the roofs and terraces. Work on major systems included replacing the air-conditioning, heating, and electrical systems, and upgrading the elevators. In addition, the office spaces were renovated including the 7th floor conference center.
The lobby was enlarged and reconfigured to improve access and security. To increase the amount of retail space in the building, conference and meeting facilities were moved from the second floor to the seventh floor.
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
