Trinity Transforms Oceana Restaurant to Reinvent New York Dining Institution
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Trinity Building and Construction Management Corp., a Mass-based general contracting and construction management firm, announced today that it has completed construction at Oceana Restaurant’s new location, inside the McGraw-Hill Building, at 1221 Avenue of the Americas at 49th St, New York, NY. Oceana has been recognized as one of New York’s most well-known seafood destinations since 1992.
“The present location was beginning to feel dated,” said Nick Livanos, whose family owns Oceana. “The idea of moving is something that’s appealed to us for some time, and here we’re able to reinvent [Oceana] in a very exciting way.”
Trinity provided the restaurant with a modernized and less formal version of its signature nautical atmosphere. While Oceana’s 54th Street location resembled the cosseted dining room of a luxury yacht, the new 49th Street location seats 180 diners, and its floor-to-ceiling windows overlook 49th Street. Both outdoor seating and a bar offer a more casual experience, as lunch and dinner are served inside the restaurant’s more formal dining room.
“There are many high end finishes, where the quality of installation is extremely important and Trinity’s subcontractors performed well in this regard,” said Matthew Kilty, Trinity Partner and Project Manager for Oceana.
Oceana’s high-end features include custom fabric booths and banquettes with walnut details, and a large, contemporary canopy over the revolving door entryway. Other striking details include sliding glass doors that separate the private and main dining areas, a custom-built lobster tank that sits in the entrance to the kitchen, tiered decorative chandeliers, and a tremendous amount of stone. There is a private Chef’s room located within the state of the art kitchen for special functions, and there are Brazilian cherry floors, custom woven carpets, and large flowing hand made draperies.
In addition to Trinity’s team, there were vendors and subcontractors working directly for the owners, the Livanos Group, including the tile and stone subcontractor. “Having such a key trade working directly for the Owner was certainly something new for us. Constructability issues were resolved efficiently, and the restaurant’s owners knew where things stood every step of the way,” said Kilty.
The Trinity construction team worked hard to minimize costs while still delivering the look that the Livanos Group and designer Morris Nathanson envisioned. “There were certainly obstacles to overcome in maintaining the luxurious look and feel of an upscale restaurant like Oceana, especially in today’s economy,” said Paul Mancini, Trinity Partner. “As design changes occurred we did our best to find the ideal balance between cost and quality, to deliver Oceana its signature style, but in the most cost effective manner possible.”
Trinity has completed construction and Oceana is now open at its new Rockefeller Center location.
About Trinity Building and Construction Management Corp.
Trinity Building and Construction Management is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm. We build lasting relationships with clients, architects, and developers. Our clients are from the retail, hospitality, corporate and institutional sectors. Trinity’s goal is to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction by striving for perfection on every level. We bring all the experience and “know-how” of a large general contractor, including the ability to work on a national level for multiple unit rollout concepts. Some of our completed projects include the new 3400 SF Foot Flagship Branch for Sovereign Bank at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NYC; and NY&Co’s newly renovated corporate offices.
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