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Aragon Construction, one of New York City’s premiere general contracting and construction management firms, recently completed a 5,700 SF build-out for a boutique fitness center at Stuyvesant Town, located at 520 East 20th Street in Manhattan. Aragon demolished the old space, previously inhabited by a D’Agostino supermarket, to build out the new showpiece for the fitness center, which opened exclusively to residents of Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town.
Working together with S.M. Berger Architecture P.C., and interior architecture design firm Cetra/Ruddy, Inc., Aragon delivered a new fitness center consisting of a main exercise floor with weights and machines—along with aerobics and yoga rooms, a relaxation lounge and locker rooms with shower facilities for men and women. The new 14-foot, floor to ceiling elegant storefront offer phenomenal views of Peter Cooper’s skyline.
The new space features imported tile made by Artistic Tile consisting of medium-sized riverstone pebbles in a clear resin. A 400 SF custom-stained maple wall and high-end millwork separates the workout areas from the more “private” areas including a lounge, locker rooms and reception area. The fitness center is the newest addition to the complex which currently boasts seven playgrounds, eight recreation areas, an 80 acre park, and activities and facilities year-round for tenants.
“Aragon was delighted when asked to be a part of this project,” say Alex Getelman, President and Founder of Aragon Construction. “This fitness center is a showpiece and great facility for the many residents of Peter Cooper Village.”
Farther uptown, at 51 Madison Avenue, Aragon also recently completed a full floor build out of top private investment firm Accretive LLC’s new headquarters. In conjunction with TPG Architecture, 10,000 SF of the 31st floor of this Class A commercial tower were transformed and ready for the client move-in with 12 weeks of the project’s kickoff.
Because integrated light into the space was the main design objective, Accretive’s new office contains Dorma sliding glass doors throughout and Joel Burman back painted glass—revered worldwide for its unique handcrafted kiln-cast glass finishes. Renovations also included installing Italian Citterio wall systems throughout the entirety of the space and a state-of-the-art Creston lighting system. The reception area and boardroom features Venetian plaster wall finishes; a new pantry with coffee bar boasts a backlit, onyx backsplash and a newly-installed custom executive bathroom contains elegant fixtures such as an imported Italian stone sink.
“Because we make a concentrated effort and deliver everytime,” says Getelman, “Accretive trusted us to build out their new space within a time frame requiring a level of organization and dedication that we are know for throughout the industry.”
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