steinway & sons
PROJECT INFO:
Status / Construction Documents
Location / 1 Steinway Place, Astoria
Queens, NY
Completion / In Construction
Client's Site / www.steinway.com
W/Studio Architects is proud to have Steinway & Sons as their client for an exciting renovation of their (2) Piano Selection Rooms, located at 1 Steinway Place, Astoria, Queens, NY. Steinway grand pianos are the gold standard of musical instruments, representing 170 years of family tradition and dedication to craftsmanship.
Much like Steinway & Sons believes the piano is an expression of timeless elegance, style, and beauty, W/Studio Architects are working alongside prominent interior designers and acoustical engineers to ensure the company’s unparalleled standards are maintained. The project scope is centered around the interior renovations of two piano selection rooms, offices, conference rooms, and supporting interior spaces.
The existing building has presented some inherent challenges with confined ceiling spaces and acoustical requirements that W/Studio Architects are working with various consultants to overcome. Special care was taken to integrate state-of-the-art mechanical, humidification and lighting systems, with the old-world craftsmanship that is the signature of the Steinway & Sons brand.
The WSA- led design team has issued Construction Documents to Contractors, familiar with constructing these types of spaces, to submit bids for Steinway & Sons, which is currently the bid review and request for bid clarification phase. Upon the resubmission of the bids, Steinway & Sons & WSA will be evaluating costs to complete the Construction Document phase and prepare the documents for construction permit approvals.
