On March 8th, the SMPS New York Chapter will host a panel discussion entitled ‘Demystifying Owner’s Reps – 5 Years Later’. The panel will explore the unique and evolving role of owner’s representatives in the A/E/C industry. One of our Principals, Julie Geden, will serve as one of the speakers. For more information and to register for the event, please refer to the SMPS website.
Zubatkin is pleased to be working with the American Museum of Natural History on the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. The Center is expected to open in 2020, after the conclusion of the institution’s 150th anniversary celebration. It will invite visitors to experience the Museum not only as a place of public exhibitions but also as an active scientific and educational institution. Designed by architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects and set into the Columbus Avenue side of the Museum complex at 79th Street, the Gilder Center will include new exhibition and learning spaces with state-of-the-art technology and access to the Museum’s world-class collections. At a time of urgent need to enhance the public understanding of science, the Gilder Center will expand access to a broader range of the Museum’s resources for students, teachers, and families, offering new learning opportunities and inviting all visitors to share in the excitement of discovery.
Zubatkin has been working with Second Stage Theatre on the renovation of the Helen Hayes Theater, the smallest of Broadway’s forty-one theaters. The project involves the complex renovation of a historic building and is currently in construction. The Rockwell Group serves as the architect. More information on the story can be found in The New York Times.
Zubatkin is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager to join our team. To apply and to receive more details on the qualifications we are looking for, please visit the careers section of our website.
Happy Holidays! For the third year in a row, Zubatkin participated in the USPS’ Operation Santa program. Earlier this week, our outreach team delivered presents to thirty-one New York City children in need. Find out more about the program on the USPS website.
It is our pleasure to announce the promotions of Jay Fischbein to Senior Project Manager and Avi Englard to Project Manager. Jay and Avi are being recognized for their valuable contributions to our clients and our firm. We wish them continued success in these new roles!
Our own Julie Geden was recently selected for Professional Women in Construction’s (PWC) 20 Under 40 Outstanding Women in The Industry. Julie was one of the honorees at the PWC Holiday Party, which she attended with several members of the Zubatkin Team. PWC is a national, non-profit organization committed to advancing professional, entrepreneurial and managerial opportunities for women and other “non-traditional” populations in construction and related industries. Congratulations to Julie for this outstanding accomplishment!
As part of the firm’s volunteer outreach efforts, Zubatkin employees collected nonperishable items for the annual City Harvest Food Drive. The food drive helps keep shelves stocked at 500 soup kitchens, food pantries, and other community food programs that support New Yorkers in need. We’re pleased to share that we broke our record from last year in collecting over 500 pounds of food!
We are pleased to share the opening of The Clark Art Institute’s newly renovated Manton Research Center. Zubatkin was engaged by the Clark Art Institute to oversee the design process and construction of the Manton Research Center, along with various other projects. The Manton Research Center is central to the Clark’s mission of advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The renovation provides new public spaces including a gallery and study center for works on paper; a public reading room; and a bookstore and coffee bar, while building-wide upgrades for accessibility and life safety have enhanced its library, auditorium, and administrative offices.
As a supporter of Open House New York, Zubatkin participated in the annual OHNY weekend, an event that provides access to New York’s most important buildings, offering an extraordinary opportunity to experience the city and meet the people who design, build, and preserve New York. Our firm partnered with Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects to offer an in-depth tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Two of our team members joined in leading the tour, speaking to elements of the project’s restoration and the newly installed geothermal wells. For more information on the project visit the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Project Page.
We’re pleased to share that Madison Square Boys & Girls Club has revealed the design for a new clubhouse in Harlem. Designed by Rogers Partners, the project is located on 155th Street in North Central Harlem and offers after-school activities for youth ages 6 to 18, including education support, athletics, and arts programming such as dance, music, visual arts, and digital media labs.
Zubatkin was originally engaged by Madison Square Boys & Girls Club to develop an overall project implementation plan and is currently overseeing the design and construction of the project. Read more in The Architect’s Newspaper.
We’re thrilled to share news on the continued momentum behind the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s expansion plans. The Museum has just announced that it has raised $103 million for its $125 million project in less than twelve weeks. The campus expansion and renovation project is being designed by Shohei Shigematsu of OMA. More information can be found in the New York Times and on the Albright-Knox website.
Zubatkin has been working with the Albright-Knox over the past year on the development of an implementation strategy, architect selection process and program development.