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This past week, we joined the Studio Museum in Harlem, the local Harlem community, and the arts world in celebrating the Museum’s long-awaited grand reopening! The positive energy and excitement in the room could not be missed.

The seven-floor, 82,000 SF building is the first purpose-built home in the Studio Museum’s 57-year history. Made possible by a campaign that raised more than $300 million, the new facility allows the Museum to elevate its service to a growing and diverse audience, provide enhanced educational opportunities, expand its world-renowned exhibitions, and strengthen its trailblazing Artist-in-Residence program.

This project challenged our team on many fronts – from the technical and programmatic complexities to the funding structure, approvals process, and construction requirements. Working alongside a team of museum professionals (Adjaye Associates, Cooper Robertson, Sciame Construction, McKissack & McKissack), it’s been particularly special to see the Museum’s vision come to life.

Here’s to the next chapter for an institution that serves as the nexus for art by artists of African descent.  We encourage you to tour the new space and view the inaugural exhibitions firsthand!

Images courtesy of the Studio Museum in Harlem, © Albert Vecerka/Esto

Earlier this week, Zubatkin was thrilled to join Met Council for the ribbon cutting of Phase I of their new state-of-the-art pantry and warehouse. As America’s largest Jewish non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, this new location is part of the largest kosher and halal food distribution system in the U.S. The new 22,000 SF space supports the organization in its mission to serve 225,000 New Yorkers each year from their Canarsie location and is implementing new AI technology to ensure the food is distributed with care and dignity. The Zubatkin team oversaw the design through construction and closeout, and is honored to have partnered with Met Council on this important project. We look forward to our continued partnership supporting this vital organization.

Project First Day aims to ensure that all children in New York City get to experience the “first day of school” excitement by pairing students with a sponsor who help provide a few essential resources for success in the classroom: a new backpack, outfit, supplies and a note of encouragement.

Our team at Zubatkin has been working with Projects with Care since 2019, and we are proud to have sponsored nearly 200 children through our involvement in this special initiative. Learn more here.

Zubatkin recently joined members of the New York Institute of Technology community to celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting of the new 20,000-square-foot Biomedical Research, Innovation and Imaging Center (BRIIC) located on the Long Island campus. The facility includes open laboratory spaces, as well as cutting-edge imaging equipment that will ultimately expand New York Tech’s research footprint and accommodate cross-disciplinary researchers and biomedical innovation. The building also features study and conference rooms, a postdoc area, and offices.

We are proud to have partnered with DLR Group, Buro Happold, Jacobs, Napach Design Group, Sherwood Design Engineers, and Turner Construction Company in the delivery of this innovative project! 

Our team was thrilled to join The Browning School in the ribbon cutting of their new Upper School facility! The project supports 18 high school classrooms and labs, a regulation-sized gymnasium, library, and cafeteria, as well as arts and community spaces. The construction involved the adaptive re-use of a former parking garage, which required a unique rethinking of the space to accommodate Browning’s program. When officially in full operation this September, the building will serve as a permanent home for the Upper School, while the spaces at the original 62nd Street building will be repurposed for younger students.

The Zubatkin team oversaw the design, procurement, and construction planning, as well as advised on the neighbor, approvals, and community relations strategies for the project. Congratulations to the Browning community, S9 Architecture, JRM Construction Services, and the full consultant team on this incredible milestone!

Matthew Doherty, Principal at Zubatkin, will join Kenneth M. Block and Brandon Reiner from Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP for a panel on “Liability and Damages for Construction Defects”.

These expert panelists will offer practical advice for navigating defects and failures, including:

• the core responsibilities of the design and construction teams
• examining contractual provisions designed to safeguard Owners
• offering strategies and best practices for managing project challenges

Join us on Tuesday, May 20th at 1:00pm (EST) by registering through this link.

We were delighted to take part in The New York Historical’s recent topping off ceremony, marking the placement of the last steel beam and commemorating the completion of the building’s structure. Known as New York’s first museum, the institution features exhibitions, public programming, and a research library that explore the history of New York and the nation.

Zubatkin has been working with The New York Historical (formerly New-York Historical Society) in the renovation and expansion of its Landmarked campus. The new four-story Tang Wing for American Democracy will include new gallery, exhibition, and collections spaces, as well as house the American LGBTQ+ Museum. The project will also play a key role in expanding The New York Historical’s democracy education programs, which reach approximately 30,000 public school students each year.

We are very proud to be working alongside RAMSA and Turner Construction on this transformative project that will have a significant impact on the City’s cultural landscape!

In honor of this year’s Women in Construction Week, we’d like to take a moment to recognize the incredibly talented and capable women who are making meaningful contributions at all levels of our organization. At Zubatkin, we are especially proud of the fact that our team consists of over two-thirds women – a stat that is well above the construction industry average of 9%.

This year’s Women in Construction theme of “Together We Rise” challenges us to continually find new opportunities to elevate women in our industry and to celebrate their impact in shaping the future. Learn more about WIC Week here.

On behalf of Zubatkin’s leadership team, we are pleased to announce the promotions of Rebecca Dunn, PE, Grace Kolb, PE, Steffany Malarik, AIA, Wilvin Rodriguez, and Catherine Zagalis, AIA to Senior Project Manager. We are also excited to announce the promotion of Nicholas Pizzonia and Lisa Sanquini to Project Manager; Allison Jang to Assistant Project Manager; Khristina Khiger to Project Controls II; and Samira Jaundoo to Administrative Assistant.

Each of these talented professionals have made significant contributions to their projects and the firm at-large. We applaud each of them for their efforts and are proud to acknowledge their hard work and dedication. Congratulations!

We are delighted to announce the promotions of Alan Clark, LEED AP and Kathleen Farewell, PE to the role of Principal. Alan and Kate are being recognized for the tremendous contributions they have made to our organization and to the clients we serve. They have become integral to Zubatkin’s leadership team, bringing their individual technical expertise and strategic approach to some of our most complex capital planning and construction projects.  Please join us in congratulating Alan and Kate as we wish them continued success in their new roles!