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We’re excited to share that Belvedere Castle reopened to the public at the end of June!  Designed by notable architects Olmsted and Vaux in 1858, the building underwent a comprehensive interior and exterior restoration led by the Central Park Conservancy to preserve this important New York City landmark for future generations.  The project also includes a new geothermal system, reflective of the Conservancy’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Zubatkin served as the owner’s representative, advising the Conservancy on contractor selection and negotiation and providing support through construction. More information can be found on the Central Park Conservancy site.

On Thursday, the Zubatkin team was thrilled to participate in the ribbon cutting event for Madison Square Boys & Girls Club’s new Pinkerton Clubhouse.  The building will house a diverse set of social and educational programming for the North Central Harlem community and also serves as the new administrative hub and headquarters for the organization. We’re looking forward to seeing this important project in full use this Summer!

Image courtesy of El Raven Productions 

Each year, the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) honors project teams that demonstrate extraordinary collaboration across owners, architects, engineers, contractors and trades in the execution of their projects.  Zubatkin’s very own Kate Farewell, PE was one of the judges for the 2019 program and evaluated submissions in a variety of categories.  The winners will be honored at the June 11th banquet. For more information on the awards and the names of the winners, please visit the CBC website.

Last week, Suzanne Musho, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, moderated a workshop entitled “A New Life Forms” When a Museum Becomes a Center for Free Thought at the Environmental Design Research Association / EDRA50 Brooklyn Conference.  The session explored how museums play a role in the development of sustainable urban environment and used the Jackie Robinson Museum as an example case study.

Our esteemed fellow speakers included Franny Kent, Director of Educational Programming at the Jackie Robinson Museum, and Howard Bryant, Author / Journalist with ESPN The Magazine.  More information on EDRA50 can be found at the following link.

To our clients, project partners, and colleagues:

Thank you for a quarter-century of support, partnership, and trust.  Organized to support all aspects of capital projects, Zubatkin Owner Representation was founded in 1994 with a specific focus on the not-for-profit community. Now we’re recognizing our 25th year and are very much looking forward to the future.

Across our history, we’ve been very fortunate to work with the leading cultural, educational, performing arts, membership, and religious institutions in the New York metropolitan area—and across the broader Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  We are very proud of our diverse team of approximately 60 professionals and appreciate the dedication, drive, and passion that our staff members bring to their work.

We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize this milestone in our company’s history!

We are pleased to share that the St. Patrick’s Cathedral restoration project is a recipient of the prestigious 2019 COTE Top Ten Award. Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the COTE Awards are the industry’s best-known awards program for sustainable design excellence. Each year, ten innovative projects from across the United States earn the prize for setting the standard in design and sustainability. The program highlights projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment’s rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value. For more information on the St. Patrick’s Cathedral project and the other 2019 award recipients, please visit the AIA’s website.

In collaboration with other members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC Chapter, Jason Zubatkin led a workshop on the development of capital improvement projects for a group of community-based cultural institutions in Brooklyn.  The goal of the workshop was to help organizations explore ways in which they might better serve their mission and surrounding community through a clear process and good design.  The discussions  touched on a variety of topics, including feasibility, budgeting, programming, space planning, design, scheduling, permitting, and construction.

Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM), the Building Museums Symposium brings together museum colleagues, design and construction professionals, and other consulting partners to discuss strategies and best practices for the successful planning and implementation of museum building projects.  Zubatkin Owner Representation is supporting the Symposium as a Gold Sponsor and helped organize a tour of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for conference participants.

9/11 Memorial & Museum Tour – February 27, 2019
Led by key design, construction, and exhibition team members involved in the opening of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this tour provided an overview of the Museum’s architecture and exhibits. The discussion focused on base building and exhibition coordination throughout the design process, during construction and installation, and as an operating institution. Our very own Emily Cramer was one of the tour guides!

Image courtesy of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

We’re pleased to announce the promotions of Tim Lynch and Steve Saccomanno to Project Manager! Tim has quickly earned recognition by our clients and project teams through his project management skills, as well as his overall commitment to excellence on his projects. Steve’s consistent delivery of outstanding work is evident in his commitment to all of his endeavors. We are proud to acknowledge the exceptional efforts and expertise of both Steve and Tim, and look forward to their continued success!

This holiday season, we have been working with Women in Need (WIN), an organization that provides critical services to women and children in New York City. We’re thrilled to share that this year’s program was a tremendous success. Altogether, our Outreach Team delivered 40 gift packages to the organization. Thanks to all who generously contributed to this year’s holiday initiative!

We’re excited to share that The Public Theater has announced plans to revitalize Central Park’s 56-year old Delacorte Theater, home to The Public’s acclaimed Free Shakespeare in the Park productions and Public Works program.  The project aim is to expand access to the summer programs, not by adding seats to the theater or expanding the theater’s footprint but by adding additional free performances into each season, while also addressing ongoing infrastructural and accessibility challenges that have arisen as the theater has aged and endured years of harsh weather.

Zubatkin is working with The Public, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Architects, and the project team on the development of the strategic planning and program.  The firm will subsequently be responsible for managing the design, approvals and construction of the project.  Read more in the NYTimes.

Photo credit: Tammy Shell

It is our pleasure to announce the promotion of Emily Cramer to Project Manager! Emily is being recognized for consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, and going above and beyond in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. Please join us in congratulating Emily on her well-deserved promotion!