Aargon puts finishing touches to firm's HQ in GM Building.

Interior construction firm, Aragon Construction is nearing completion on Unaxis Oerlikon's first New York location, and what will be their North American headquarters, in the General Motors building, managed by the Macklowe Organization, at 767 5th Avenue.

When work concludes at the end of November, Unaxis Oerlikon--a German-based global industry leader in premium high-technology--will move into 15,000 s/f of space on the 45th floor with plans to staff approximately 50 employees.

Brian Rothschild with Colliers ABR brokered the deal on behalf of Unaxis.

On August 1, Aragon Construction, working together with principal Michel-Claude Fiechter of TPG Architecture, began transforming the raw space into a sleek, contemporary office. The result is a high-end, European-flavored design, featuring arched, mirrored corridors, bright red walls, glass office front, custom stained wood floors and metal decor throughout.

An executive suite features a bar, shower and entertainment space. The contract value on this project is estimated at $2 million.

"Unaxis couldn't have chosen a better location for its first New York office," said Aragon project manager Joseph Palumbo, noting that every office on the north side of the building has a superb view of Central Park. Unaxis shares a floor with Estee Lauder, and also counts Apple and FAO Schwartz as neighbors in the building.

"We are pleased to be wrapping up another successful project with TPG Architecture, an unrivaled leader in the field of interior architecture and design," said Aragon president Alex Getelman. "This was an aggressive time schedule, but one that was viable thanks to our amazing synergy with TPG."