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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!

On August 14^th, Suzanne Musho will serve as the Marmomac Delagate Juror for the Natural Stone Institute’s Pinnacle Awards competition. These highly-coveted awards are given to projects whose creativity and craftsmanship illustrate professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential projects. The Grand Pinnacle Award winner, considered “best-in-show” among all Pinnacle Award winners, will be invited to Marmomac, the leading global event for the natural stone industry. The competition on August 14^th will be held in Oberlin, Ohio, at the Natural Stone Institute Headquarters. Find about more about the Pinnacle Awards on the Natural Stone Institute’s website.

Our Outreach Team recently prepared and donated twenty-eight backpacks for Project First Day, an annual initiative that helps prepare thousands of children who live in New York City’s shelter system for their first day of school. Project First Day takes care of all the “little things” like school supplies, a backpack, and an outfit to make sure every student starts off the school year right. Our team is very grateful to give back to our community through this vital initiative. Learn more about Project First Day here.

The Albright-Knox Gallery released a preliminary schematic design for a new work of signature architecture on the north side of its historic campus.  Designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu, the $155M project will add gallery space for displaying special exhibitions and the museum’s world-renowned collection. The plans also call for the development of a new green plaza, the creation of an education wing, and other site improvements throughout the campus.

Zubatkin has been working with the Albright-Knox on the development of the project implementation strategy and management of the design and approvals. Read more about the latest AK360 news on the museum’s website and in The Buffalo News.

Image: Northeast view from Elmwood Avenue

The New York City Public Design Commission and Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced the 11 projects selected as winners of their 2018 Awards for Excellence in Design. Named among the winners was the Studio Museum in Harlem designed by Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson. The 2018 awards recognized projects which responded to the de Blasio Administration’s commitment to providing an “equitable, resilient, and diverse city for all New Yorkers.” Congratulations to the Studio Museum in Harlem on this stellar award! See all of the projects on archdaily.com.

The recently completed Hayes Theater was recently featured in the Architectural Record. “Designed in 1912 to feel like a salon, with 299 seats and windows at the back, the Hayes Theater is, after enlargements, still the smallest Broadway house at about 600 seats.” Zubatkin was engaged by Second Stage Theater on the planning and implementation of the complete theater renovation. The scope included a complete interior renovation as well as the installation of new restrooms, an elevator, and insulated glazing, plus HVAC, electrical, fire-safety, and rigging systems. Additionally, the lower lobby and historic entrance were restored and updated to match the contemporary design. We are proud to have assisted in the transformation of this historic theater. Congratulations to the entire team!