Construction & Program Management

Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY

Construction Management
Historical Restoration
$19,000,000
120,000 s.f.

GREYHAWK provided construction management services for the complete exterior restoration of the largest and oldest performing arts center in the United States, the renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music, universally known as BAM.  The elaborate renovation and replacement process for the façade was meticulous, and required strict adherence to New York City landmarks’ guidelines.  In addition, the project required adherence to a condensed schedule, while minimizing impacts to visitors and performances.

One of the project’s most significant challenges was to reconstruct the parapet and cornice, the building's crown jewel, which was removed for safety reasons almost 50 years ago.  This 15-foot-high element protrudes five feet from the front of the building.  The project also required replicating missing and damaged elements to match the originals in shape, size, color, and texture - returning the facility to its original glory.

• The building exterior was last renovated in 1907
  
  
• BAM was designated as a New York City Landmark in 1978
  
  
• Work was scheduled around performances, rehearsals, and events
  
  
• Much of the replication was completed based off old photos
  
  
• In all, BAM can accommodate almost 3,700 audience members at one time