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Kaufman Center
New York, New York Jonathan Rose Companies was selected as Owner’s Representative for the Kaufman Center renovation after the Architect Robert A.M. Stern (RAMSA) had begun work on a concept design. After helping Kaufman Center finalize an agreement with RAMSA and select a construction manager JRCo managed the design and construction process including project budgets and all job cost accounting. Kaufman Center is comprised of Merkin Concert Hall, the Lucy Moses School (a community arts school) and the Special Music School (P.S. 859), a New York City public school for musically gifted children. The renovation was undertaken by the Board and Executive Director of the Kaufman Center and is funded by a combination of private and City funds. Several years ago the Kaufman Center recognized the need to update Merkin Concert Hall, including its audience spaces, the appearance of the building from the street, and a number of areas on the interior of the building. This led to the engagement of RAMSA and the visionary solution to the exterior renovation of the 1960’s concrete and metal façade. The original building’s concrete panels separated the second floor lobby from exterior views and light. The new façade uses channel glass, a product first used in Europe, to provide a translucent connection between the lobby and the street. These improvements will provide the Kaufman Center with some of the most generous audience experiences of almost any New York City performance venue. With new mechanical equipment, lighting and restroom fixtures the renovations will improve the energy efficiency of the facility. Materials were carefully selected based on an overall goal by the Owner to be as green as their budget and the scope of work allowed. - - - - Home \| Who We Are \| Projects \| News \| Resources © 2001 - 2008 Jonathan Rose Companies LLC Email us \| Contact Information		Firm Role Owner’s Representative Project Manager Eduardo Finkelsztejn eduardo@rosecompanies.com Project Type Cultural Facility Educational: K - 12 Construction Type Renovation Development Team Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects Contractor: Yorke Construction MEP Engineer: Altieriseborwieber Theatre Consultant: Auerbach Pollack Friedlander Development Profile 42,000 Square Feet Renovation of Merkin Concert Hall and façade of a building situated on Upper West Side Development Budget $15.5 million Status Construction Phase