645 Madison turning heads following major renovations.Stamack Construction has successfully completed the first phase of renovations to the lobby, electrical and HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free systems at 645 Madison Avenue Madison Avenue, celebrated street of Manhattan, borough of New York City. It runs from Madison Square (23d St.) to the Madison Bridge over the Harlem River (138th St.). In the 1940s and 50s, some of the major U.S. . The Class A East Side office building is occupied by sophisticated tenants and surrounded by world renowned boutiques, hotels, restaurants and financial firms. The end result of the lobby renovation--following the design of Gensler Architects and the vision of Rockrose Development Corp.--is a clean modern display that is both opulent op·u·lent adj. 1. Possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent. 2. Characterized by rich abundance; luxuriant. [Latin opulentus; see op- in Indo-European roots. , technologically advanced and visually compelling. Stamack Construction is continuing its work at the building, currently focusing on a tenant condenser condenser Device for reducing a gas or vapour to a liquid. Condensers are used in power plants to condense exhaust steam from turbines and in refrigeration plants to condense refrigerant vapours, such as ammonia and Freons. water system and electrical infrastructure upgrades. Performing the gut renovation of the lobby meant ensuring that all work--demolition, carpentry, flooring, masonry, MEP MEP maximum expiratory pressure. MEP, n muscle energy procedure; diagnostic and therapeutic technique. Pulsed muscle energy techniques (MET) and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) are two examples. , structural steel erection--be conducted without disrupting the day-to-day operations of this 24/7 building. Stamack, chosen for its expertise in navigating complex site logistics, worked closely with the project consultants and vendors to create a sensitive, carefully coordinated plan that exceeded all objectives. Phillip Pignatelli, managing partner with Stamack Construction and the project executive for 645 Madison, explained that Stamack fabricated fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: a temporary 40 foot wide by eight-foot long well-lit and airy tunnel of wood and plastic "to ensure a safe, easy and comfortable passageway for visitors and building occupants" throughout the construction process. Every custom designed element in the makeover was selected to upgrade the lobby to the highest level. Exotic Bubinga wall paneling, banded with stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. combined with imported crema marfil marble flooring provide an ideal backdrop for the gently curved stainless steel mesh and marble security desk. The lobby is punctuated by an L.E.D. lighting system set behind undulating Joel Berman decorative glass panels, creating an illuminated feature wall that projects flowing colors and patterns designed to capture the mood of a season or time of day. Rockrose asset manager William Proceller noted that a major goal, to attract high-end, discerning tenants to 645 Madison Avenue, has been achieved. "We have exceeded all our expectations and the building has quickly become one of the most sought after properties in the area," said Proceller. |
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