Preserving cultural spaces for future generations.
Colliers is proud to have been involved in the first comprehensive renovation of The Frick Collection since it opened in 1935. Our leadership was a key component in this project that encompassed critical infrastructure and systems upgrades.
Careful consideration was paid to the landmarked building and the residential neighborhood in regard to vibration sensitivity. This complicated expansion and renovation faces the challenge of a two-year deadline to avoid an intrusive NYC approval process, as well as the logistics of excavating 30 feet down to create new below-grade spaces next to the museum and adjacent neighbors. This involves the dismantling and reconstruction of a limestone, historic structure to allow for excavation below, involving a strategy that saved nine months of time and costs.
As project manager, Colliers was responsible for extensive planning and advisory services due to the delicate nature of the architecture, the landmarked historic building, and the artwork it holds. Services provided include, but were not limited to:
- Developing project budget reflecting building program needs
- Coordinating the design process with design team, users, operators and regulatory groups
- Conducting technical review and critique of systems designs and details
- Establishing and managing the bidding and contracting process
- Monitoring and managing construction changes and project finances
- Ensuring systems performance through testing
- Monitoring and managing contractor correction of problems
As commissioning agent, Colliers Project Leaders’ responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
- Reviewing Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and design development and construction documents
- Developing construction checklists, and Commissioning Plan and specifications
- Overseeing and documenting functional testing, correction and retesting
- Preparing Final Commissioning Report and LEED submittals
- Integrating monitoring system with the BMS
- Providing one year of software as a service with remote hosting and monthly visits
