Sciame Construction

03/23/2026

Opening this weekend, March 21, 2026: The New Museum Expansion

Sciame is proud to celebrate the opening of the New Museum’s expansion at 231 Bowery, continuing our long-standing partnership after constructing the original museum in 2007.

This new 50,000 SF addition doubles the museum’s footprint, enhancing exhibition space, public amenities, and opportunities for learning, research, and community engagement.

We extend our sincere thanks to the entire project team and everyone involved in bringing this vision to life. It is an honor to help shape the next chapter of this iconic cultural institution in New York City.

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03/23/2026

Sciame Construction, LLC is kicking off 2026 with exciting industry recognition, as several of our projects have been honored for excellence in cultural design and historic preservation.

AIANY Design Awards 2026
Award of Merit
Project: Studio Museum in Harlem
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Executive Architect: Cooper Robertson (now )

New York Landmarks Conservancy
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
Project: The Frick Collection
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iF Design Award 2026
Project: Studio Museum in Harlem
Public Architecture: Art Gallery
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Executive Architect: Cooper Robertson (now )

Congratulations to the dedicated teams whose expertise and commitment made these achievements possible. We’re energized to carry this momentum forward into the year ahead!

01/27/2026

Celebrating a remarkable 50 years!

01/27/2026

Work progresses at one of our projects in the West Village as we restore and transform an existing parking garage into seven high-end condominium residences. We’re excited to share more updates as construction continues!

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10/30/2025

We’re excited to see the newly completed Studio Museum in Harlem celebrated in The New York Times by esteemed architecture critic Michael Kimmelman. Sciame is proud to have served as Construction Manager on this inspiring new cultural landmark, in collaboration with Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson.

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📰: The New York Times
📸: by Elias Williams

08/04/2025

Sciame is proud to have managed the construction of Dior’s flagship store on 57th Street. We’re pleased to see this project highlighted on the cover of WWD.

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/christian-dior-new-york-store-marino-delphine-arnault-1237986148/

06/11/2025

At the heart of our work at Sciame is a commitment to helping others and a belief that great design can transform lives.

In 2012, Joseph Mizzi, President & COO of Sciame Construction, co-founded the 14+ Foundation to provide quality education to children in rural underserved communities in Zambia. Leading NYC architects, engineers and designers provided full design services for 14+ Foundation’s two school campuses that now serve over 600 students with no-cost education: Mwabwindo School and the Chipakata Children’s Academy. Student uniforms are designed and produced by Studio 189.

Mwabwindo School, winner of the Panerai Design Miami / Visionary Award, opened in 2018 and marked our first partnership with Selldorf Architects - one that would later evolve into the transformative renovation and expansion of The Frick Collection in New York.

Chipakata Children’s Academy, designed by Susan Rodriguez, Frank Lupo, Randy Antonio Lott and Fabian Bedolla opened in 2015. The project received multiple honors, including the AIA New York - Honor Award, the AIA NY State - Award of Merit, Architizer - Impact in Design Award, and SARA NY - Design Award of Excellence.

Engineering services for both projects were overseen by Nat Oppenheimer at Silman (now TYLin), whose involvement was instrumental in bringing these campuses to life.

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06/04/2025

Buy Low, Build Tall – At Sciame Construction and Sciame Development, we took on one of our most ambitious concepts with the visionary 80 South Street Tower, designed in partnership with world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. This striking 835-foot-tall residential tower was imagined for the East River waterfront, just steps from the World Trade Center. The design featured twelve modular “Townhouses in the Sky”, each a 45-foot cube cantilevered from the tower’s slender vertical axis, offering residents a one-of-a-kind living experience with breathtaking views and expansive terrace gardens. At Sciame, we have always embraced the challenge of pushing the boundaries of design and construction in New York City.

05/29/2025

What a night! A huge thank you to everyone who came out on Wednesday to represent Team Sciame at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Central Park!

Despite the weather, the Sciame team showed up strong, lacing up and powering through the 3½-mile course!

We’re proud of the determination, camaraderie, and good humor everyone brought to a soggy evening in the park

05/28/2025

New York Construction’s Contractor of the Year – Looking back, 2006 was a standout year for Sciame Construction. We were honored as Contractor of the Year, a testament to our growing reputation for delivering some of New York City’s most architecturally daring and culturally significant projects.

In April 2006, Sciame Construction completed the Morgan Library and Museum Expansion, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop and BBB Architects. The project was led by then EVP/Division Head Joseph Mizzi, who began his career at Sciame 11 years earlier in 1995.

The following month, our founder, Frank Sciame, passed the torch of day-to-day leadership by promoting Joseph Mizzi to President of Sciame Construction, while continuing to serve as Chairman and CEO.

This leadership transition helped shape the next chapter of our story, and was memorialized in the cover photo of New York Construction, and the firm’s Contractor of the Year honor.

05/22/2025

Thanks a Half-Billion! – At Sciame Construction, we proudly led the effort to reimagine the WTC Memorial and Museum, a project of national significance. Frank Sciame, our founder, was tasked with creating a design that honored the original vision while staying within a $500 million budget. Working closely with Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Pataki, and a team of 13 advisers, including notable figures like Jack Rudin and Robert Douglass, we developed cost-effective design options, ultimately reducing the budget from nearly $1 billion to $510 million. Our approach preserved key elements like the voids, waterfalls, and pools while optimizing infrastructure and resizing the museum. Sciame’s commitment to excellence ensured a memorial that balances beauty, dignity, and sustainability.

03/31/2025

We’re pleased to share Frank Sciame‘s interview with Leaders Online, where he discusses Sciame Construction’s 50th Anniversary and what it means to be a leader in the construction industry.

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