Sotheby’s Breuer Building
New York, NY | 78,000 SF | 2025 (Auction House) 2026 (Restaurant)
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Sotheby’s purchased the iconic Breuer museum with a vision to create a modern auction house and a new concept driven restaurant. PBDW was engaged as the Architect of Record and the Preservation Architect for both aspects of the project, working closely with Herzog & de Meuron on the auction house and Roman & Williams on the restaurant. The Breuer received historic designation during the design process, which required PBDW to work hand-in-handwith the Landmarks Preservation Commission for all historically sensitive modifications. PBDW met the challenges of inserting a luxury, destination restaurant in a landmarked building through a thoughtful and intimate design collaboration with Roman & Williams.
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Executive and Preservation Architect: PBDW Architects(James Seger, Matthew Mueller, Brigitte Cook, Brooke Collaer, Spencer Scherer, Imogen Gentles, ???
Design Consultant: Herzog & de Meuron Basel, Ltd.
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