Projects

The Century Association

The Century Association

Established in 1847 to promote the advancement of art and literature, The Century is a club comprised of over two thousand authors, artists and amateurs of letters and fine arts.  The Century is a quintessentially New York place.  The institution’s landmarked building was originally designed by renowned architects, McKim, Mead & White.

The Century engaged Zubatkin to oversee their major rooftop expansion project, which added a full floor and outdoor terrace area to the building.  The project scope also included various infrastructure improvements and upgrades to the archival support facilities.

Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank and publisher.  Founded in 1921, the institution is dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.

The Council on Foreign Relations embarked on a major renovation and expansion of its New York headquarters, located in the landmarked Harold Pratt House on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.  The program involved the reorganization of its interconnected campus of five historic buildings to improve the circulation and functional use of space.  The project also featured the creation of a state-of-the-art conferencing facility with video-conferencing capabilities that link the Council on Foreign Relation’s headquarters with collaborators across the globe. The facility hosts over 250 events annually, ranging from panel discussions and lectures to town hall meetings and film screenings.

Noguchi Museum

Noguchi Museum

In 1985, Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) founded and designed a new museum to display what he considered to be representative examples of his life’s work. After two decades of use, the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum embarked on a major renovation to expand their program space and update their facilities while preserving the original character of the building. The multi-phase project included a new education center, café and shop, as well as infrastructure and life safety upgrades. The renovation also involved the installation of a new HVAC system that allowed the museum to remain open year round.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

The Gerry Foundation – a not-for-profit organization established to help stimulate economic activity and revitalization in Sullivan County, New York – developed the Bethel Woods complex. Located on the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel Woods aims to preserve the historic concert site as a vibrant, cultural destination dedicated to inspiring and educating individuals through the arts and humanities. The lush, 800-acre campus includes a pavilion stage amphitheater, indoor event gallery, museum, conservatory for arts and educational programming and parking facilities.

The Museum at Bethel Woods features a series of interactive exhibits and programs addressing the story of the social, political and cultural events of the 1960s, culminating with the Woodstock Festival. The 40,000 sf building is built using a variety of materials, including locally-quarried stone, copper and laminate wood, to reflect the rural character of the surrounding landscape. The project includes a main exhibit gallery, special exhibit gallery, 130-seat theater, classrooms, event space and museum shop.

Rubin Museum of Art

Rubin Museum of Art

The Rubin Museum of Art was conceived as a new institution by philanthropists Donald and Shelly Rubin. Dedicated to sharing the ideas, culture and art of the Himalayas, India and neighboring regions, the museum recently celebrated its ten year anniversary.

The Rubin Museum initiated a major adaptive re-use project to convert a Barney’s luxury department store into its new museum space. The project involved a full renovation of the building, integrating new mechanical, life safety and security systems. The design integrated some of the existing architectural features, including the restoration of a signature, Andrée Putman steel and marble central stair. The final program included museum-quality exhibit and photography galleries, a theater for multi-media events and performances, café and gift shop. The project involved securing approvals from the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals.

National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

A new, start-up institution, the National Museum of Mathematics (“MoMath”) is the only museum dedicated to mathematics in the United States. Led by a group of dedicated math enthusiasts, the museum’s mission is to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics.

Located within a historic building that overlooks Madison Square Park, the 20,000 square foot program includes a series of hands-on, interactive exhibits, a temporary exhibit gallery, flexible lecture hall, retail and administrative support spaces. The museum also created a number of public outreach programs, including their popular traveling exhibit, Math Midway, which is currently touring museums and schools across the country.

USGA Museum

USGA Museum

The United States Golf Association (USGA) Museum is an institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the game of golf and serves as a steward for the game’s history and future. The Museum is home to the world’s premier collection of golf artifacts and memorabilia.

To further its mission and improve the overall functionality of the museum, the USGA embarked on an expansion project to create the new Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History. The addition includes gallery spaces, research areas, library, collections storage, administrative offices and museum store. The Hall of Champions, one of the signature architectural spaces, was developed to showcase trophies from all of the USGA national championships. The project also includes a 10,000 sf putting green.

Sperone Westwater Gallery

Sperone Westwater Gallery

As one of New York City’s premiere art galleries, Sperone Westwater hosts exhibits from prominent international artists working in a variety of media. In 2008, Sperone Westwater sought to relocate and develop a trademark facility in the Lower East Side. Designed by Foster + Partners, the new, vertical building provides a new permanent home for the gallery. The project includes a 12 by 20-foot elevator that acts as a moving room, creating for a one-of-a-kind visitor experience. The facility also features a specialty glass façade and museum-quality finishes and exhibits.

Asia Society and Museum

Asia Society and Museum

Founded in 1956, the Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting a mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships between Asia and the United States in a global context.  Its New York building includes a museum with an exceptional collection of both traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American art, as well as its organizational headquarters.

The Asia Society and Museum in New York embarked on a major renovation and expansion project.  The transformation of the building provided a significant enlargement of gallery spaces, a more efficient layout of the office floors, and expanded visitor service functions, including the museum shop and life safety systems.  The program also included a renovated 400-seat auditorium and a new, two-story garden court.

Clark Art Institute

Clark Art Institute

As the first phase to its $145 million campus transformation, the Clark Art Institute advanced a new conservation building called the Lunder Center at Stone Hill. Designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, the project includes art preservation and conservation, educational spaces, two smaller exhibit galleries and a terrace café. Reflecting the Clark’s strong commitment to sustainability, the building has its own geothermal energy plant and is carefully integrated into the natural landscape. To maintain effective temperature control, the conservation spaces required the introduction of specialty HVAC systems. The Lunder Center at Stone Hill represents the first new building implemented at the Clark since 1973.

JCC Manhattan

JCC Manhattan

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Manhattan—the largest JCC in the US—provides a deep and thoughtful mix of cultural, educational, and recreational programs and events for both children and adults. The demand for diverse program offerings and membership growth spurred the need for a major new multi-use facility. The new facility was designed to host a variety of spaces, including a multipurpose auditorium, nursery school with an innovative rooftop playground, 12 specialty classrooms, library, swimming pool, full-sized gym, health and wellness center and administrative offices.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Rectory

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Rectory

As a first phase of the overall restoration of its iconic cathedral, the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral implemented a full renovation of the rectory and minor renovations to the Cardinal’s residence. The facility serves as the center of the clergy’s religious life and includes a library, meeting spaces, public outreach areas, a commercial kitchen and residences for priests. The project included the full renovation of the living quarters, including replacement of the windows, roof, elevator, fire protection systems, life safety systems, HVAC systems and all infrastructure, as well as the restoration of the historic interior finishes.

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