Located just south of Central Park, this two-phase project
encompassed extensive renovations to several floors of the
landmark building. To accommodate the needs of the tenant,
this project was broken down into two separate phases to allow
for faster tenant occupancy.
Phase I
The first phase was 90,000-SF of interior renovations that
provided three full trading floors and a ½ floor mezzanine
of office space. The trading floors include 450 seats and
are one of the largest in the world and the flagship trading
environment for the Bank of America.
Renovations included the full removal and replacement of an
existing mezzanine. The 23,000-SF mezzanine was rebuilt to
provide for the change in floor layout as well as to provide
the needed floor height to accommodate the raised flooring.
Establishing a new IT program required added electrical, A/C,
HUB and LAN rooms. Our firm coordinated all IT requirements
with Bank of America consultants and in-house staff. Mechanical
work included new chillers, new ductwork and multiple sub
HVAC units. The office space detailing included: architectural
metal and glass, stainless steel, intricate lighting patterns,
and ceilings with a Dacoustic Wave System.
Phase
II
Phase II entailed renovating 120,000-SF on 10 floors, including
executive offices. The project also included a mail and storage
facility located on the basement level as well as eight bank-standard
corporate floors. The design criteria involved mahogany millwork
and doors to complement the granite and marble lobby floors
and an integrated lighting system.
What set this challenging project apart from other projects
is the 24/7 construction on a fast-track schedule. The challenge
was to complete the work on floors that were mostly occupied
and operational, and to complete the project without disrupting
bank and other on-going operations. |
