$5m project will add second floor to store.B.R. Fries & Associates has begun work inserting a new second floor level into the 1934 vintage Grand Hall at Century 21's Cortlandt Street Cortlandt Street may refer to:
The $5M project, which is being constructed via a compressed schedule while the store remains in business, is planned for completion early in September. The project incorporates a grand staircase (If you're looking for the similarly named structure on the RMS Titanic, see Grand Staircase of the Titanic)'' The Grand Staircase is an immense sequence of sedimentary rock layers that stretch south from Bryce Canyon National Park through Zion National and railings with intricate details that complement the existing ornamental ironwork. Stone details throughout the new second floor level match existing marble walls and floors, and walls on opposite sides of the new space will be opened to create entrances into existing "retail wings" on each side of the Grand Hall. "The dramatic effect of the existing Grand Hall's 40' high vaulted ceiling will be maintained by creating an exciting new atrium space," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Raymond Gindi, Century 21's Chief Operation Officer. "We relied heavily on B.R. Fries & Associates to advise on and coordinate the complex structural and mechanical engineering details that are necessary to build and insert a full floor that has a large atrium in the center with minimal disruption to the existing space. The atrium will allow our customers to see the merchandise on the second floor and enjoy the attractive retail environment as well." The project also required extensive coordination with City agencies including the MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. due to the site's congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and their construction scheduled to begin for the new downtown transportation hub Transportation hub is a location where traffic is exchanged across several modes of transport. These modes may include any of railway, tramway, rapid transit, bus, automobile, truck, airplane, spacecraft, ship, ferry, pedestrian or any other kind of transportation. and underground tunnel. "This project is very near and dear to us", says Barry Fries, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of B.R. Fries & Associates. "It involves the same team from B. R. Fries that rebuilt and restored the entire store when it was destroyed by the events of 9/11. We're pleased to be part of the rebuilding of downtown again as well as building upon our relationship with Century 21." B.R. Fries & Associates Inc. is a 26-year-old contracting firm that offers a full-range of building services including general contracting and construction management. It has extensive experience in renovating and retrofitting commercial and retail properties. Recent projects include construction of two Kohl's stores, several Home Depots, the Tommy Hilfiger Headquarters Offices, the SunTrust Bank Office & Trading Floor and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (or OCC) was established by the National Currency Act of 1863 and serves to charter, regulate, and supervise all national banks and the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks in the United States. . |
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