Timeline


Roll over the dates in the timeline below to see Redeemer's accomplishments and goals for our vision.

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
 
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PD
SD
DD
CD
Construction
 

Real Estate Search

  • Real Estate committee reviews vision campaign goals, adjusts real estate budget based on Vision Campaign revenue, and develops a building program
  • Colliers ABR chosen as real estate firm
  • Building search starts, Sept 2006 – 150 W 83rd St is found, Oct 2006
  • Due diligence begins on potential property, including cost analysis, zoning research, and a "test-fit" to determine how much usable space can fit within the property
  • Contract is signed on December 1, 2006
  • Assemble architecture design committee

Pre-Design / Programming

  • Preliminary design brainstorming with architecture volunteer team
  • Interview ministry teams to develop "program" for space usage
  • Architecture team analysis and refinement of detailed program
  • Real Estate committee search and selection process leads to Gertler & Wente selected as building Architect

Schematic Design (Summer 2007-Fall 2007)

  • Gertler & Wente develops two design schemes and several preliminary layouts from building program
  • NYC Building Code research on public assembly spaces
  • Structural and mechanical engineers develop preliminary building systems strategies
  • Presentation of two design schemes to ministry leaders, volunteer teams, and focus groups
  • Design is revised based on congregational input
  • Cost estimating exercise — alignment of budget, design, and schedule

Design Development (Fall 2007)

  • Real Estate Committee search and selection process leads to F. J. Sciame Construction selected for pre-construction services
  • Detailed review of design with code, theater, lighting, and kitchen consultants; geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers
  • Research on cost and process of "building green"
  • Development of interior design strategies
  • Gather input on interior design development from ministry leaders, volunteer teams, and focus groups

Construction Documents (Winter 2007 - Summer 2008)

  • File for a construction permit with the NYC Department of Buildings
  • Prepare technical drawings of foundation, steel frame, mechanical HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, coordinated with architectural drawings
  • Construction documents completed, distributed to sub-contractors for pricing

Construction (Summer 2008 - Summer 2010)

  • Demolition — Summer 2008
  • Erect steel — Fall 2008
  • Interior finishes — Spring 2010
  • Substantial completion — Summer 2010