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We reached an exciting milestone last week with the topping out of the new Buffalo AKG Art Museum – the Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building. With the steel frame structure in place, Gilbane Building Company will next pour the concrete floors, with installation of exterior and interior walls continuing throughout the Fall.

Designed by OMA, in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, the project includes gallery spaces for special exhibitions, a new great lawn, an education wing, and other site improvements throughout the campus. Zubatkin has had the privilege of working with the AKG team on the project implementation strategy, design, and approvals processes, as well as managing the design and implementation of Common Sky – Olafur Eliason/ Studio Other Spaces’ new courtyard enclosure artwork.

Read more about the project in the Buffalo News

We have exciting opportunities to join our team as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and Project Coordinator.

If you are interested in learning more or know of a potential candidate, please check out our Careers page to see the full postings and submit an application!

We’re thrilled to share that the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York, is expanding by adding over 70,000 square feet to its building! The project will create space for the American LGBTQ+ Museum, the first museum dedicated to LGBTQ history and culture in the City. The project will also significantly increase classroom space for the institution’s Academy for American Democracy Program, which is expected to accommodate about 30,000 public school students when completed.

Zubatkin has been working with the New-York Historical Society, Robert A. M. Stern and project team on the feasibility and due diligence efforts that supported the project in reaching this important milestone. Read more in the press release issued by The New York Times.

We’re excited to share footage of the construction progress at the Albright-Knox taken by Gilbane Building Company!

“The museum is currently undergoing an extensive expansion that will more than double the number of works that can be displayed at any given time, including adding state-of-the-art space for presenting special exhibitions. The new Gundlach Building will incorporate several visitor amenities and will have a wraparound promenade that visually connects the interior of the building. It will also radically enhance the visitor experience at the museum, creating more space for education, dining, and social activities, while better integrating the campus with the landscape of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Delaware Park.”

As the owner’s representative, Zubatkin has worked with the Albright-Knox on the development of the project implementation strategy and in overseeing the design, approvals, and construction.

We’re excited to share the return of one of New York City’s treasures – the AMNH Mignone Hall of Gems and Minerals. Museum President Ellen Futter and Curator George Harlow offer a preview of the exhibit, which opens Saturday, June 12. Learn more.

We’re excited to share that our client, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, broke ground on its new 50,000 square feet space last week! The museum will be located in the Bronx in a mixed-use development and is being delivered in partnership with L&M Development Partners, BronxWorks, and the City of New York.  The new museum will provide a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge, creating unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences around the Hip Hop culture.

Zubatkin has been engaged in supporting the budget development process for the museum and exhibit fit-out work. Watch the grounding breaking ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ISaEKGvlE

A Facilities Conditions Assessment (FCA) can serve as an essential planning tool and is particularly relevant as many institutions have been “resetting” capital investment and deferred maintenance priorities in looking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zubatkin recently worked with Princeton Theological Seminary and StudioJAED on the development of a comprehensive FCA to review all existing buildings and supporting infrastructure.  The work began with a thorough and qualitative RFP process to identify the right project partner, then involved strategic management of the study to ensure its value for senior leadership and operations/maintenance decision-making.  As a result, the Seminary is currently advancing other campus planning initiatives that will support their vision for the future.

Learn more about our work in partnering with institutions to advance their strategic and campus planning initiatives: http://zubatkinlive.wpengine.com/project/princeton-theological-seminary/

In addition to our work in the not-for-profit sector, Zubatkin has overseen a variety of specialty private development projects. We’re excited to share some images of our recent work with Nuckel Properties, where we managed the completion of The Opus, a new community of luxury apartments in North Arlington, New Jersey.  The apartments feature upscale and modern interiors with views of the Manhattan skyline.

Our team is continuing to support Nuckel Properties in the planning and implementation of several other residential projects. Learn more.

The American Museum of Natural History reports: “A treasure is returning to New York City! The Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals are opening on June 12, 2021. A showcase for one of the greatest collections of its kind and an engaging guide to current scientific knowledge about our dynamic planet, the 11,000-square-foot halls will include a gallery of dazzling gems, fabulous new specimens, and a temporary exhibition space, the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery.

The joyful return of these reimagined halls marks a celebratory moment in the reopening of New York City.

Learn more about the new Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.”

We are currently looking for motivated and talented professionals to join our organization to fill the positions of Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager.

If you are interested in learning more or know of a potential candidate, please check out our Careers page to see the full postings and submit an application.

Superblue’s first Experiential Arts Center will debut in Miami this week with invitational previews, to be followed by a formal public opening at the end of April. Located across from the Rubell Museum, the project creates a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.  The inaugural program showcases the work of an impressive roster of world-renowned artists: Es Devlin, James Turrell, and teamLab.

Over the past year, Zubatkin has been working with Superblue to convert a food distribution warehouse into a flexible exhibition space. The Zubatkin team was responsible for managing the planning, design, and construction of the renovations necessary for the base building, as well as overseeing the exhibit development process.  Welcome to Miami, Superblue!

Learn more in the New York Times.

We’re pleased to recognize Kathleen Farewell, PE for having recently received Living Future Accreditation!

The Living Building Challenge, administered by the International Living Future Institute, is an ambitious performance standard that aims to transform “every single act of design and construction” as the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment today. Certification can follow a variety of paths – from Zero Carbon, Zero Energy, Core Green Building, LPC Petal – all the way up to full LBC Living Certification.

Kate’s new expertise will further expand Zubatkin’s capabilities in navigating green building and sustainability opportunities for institutional property owners. Congratulations Kate!