Sotheby's Breuer Building

Transforming the historic Breuer Building for Sotheby’s called for a careful balance between preservation and performance. The building’s distinctive architectural character needed to remain intact while its life safety, operational and building systems were brought up to contemporary standards – all with the level of precision expected of a global institution dedicated to art.

G&T provided comprehensive Project and Cost Management services for the renovation, helping navigate the highly specialized interventions required throughout the landmark building. Critical systems were modernized with careful attention to the original fabric, while a new freight elevator was incorporated to support the secure and efficient movement of fine art without compromising the integrity of the architecture.

The renovation brings art, auction operations and an important piece of New York's architectural history together in a setting equipped for contemporary use. As Sotheby’s New York auction house, it brings art, operations and an important piece of the city's architectural history together within a building equipped for contemporary use.