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BMW of Manhattan
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MINI of Manhattan
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GENERAL FACTS
555 West 57th Street:
Originally constructed in 1973, the 20-story building has been home to BMW of
Manhattan since 1998.
BMW of Manhattan occupies a total of 228,000 square feet in the 1,001,360 square
foot building.
SL Green functions as the building’s landlord.
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The Chapman Building:
The Chapman Building is located at 11th Avenue and 56th Street and will be home to
the new MINI of Manhattan.
The MINI of Manhattan dealership will occupy 69,000 square feet
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Sustainable Retrofit:
Construction Manager: Bovis Lend Lease LMB, INC- John Ford (Vice President)
Architects/Engineers: HLW International, LLP: Walter Zupancich AIA (Senior Partner)
Contractor: Hunter Roberts Construction Group- D, Andrew D’Amico (General
Contractor)
Expected date of BMW of Manhattan completion: end of 2012
Expected date of MINI Manhattan completion: end of 2011
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SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS
BMW of Manhattan / 555 West 57th Street:
Exterior fin system provides a reduction in solar heat gain which results in an overall
estimated 12% savings on energy usage of cooling equipment.
Variable air volume systems reduce air flow when cooling load demands are low,
providing energy savings.
Air conditioning equipment uses a more ozone safe gas.
Use of high efficiency air cooled split DX systems replace standard efficiency units
which lowers operating costs.
Carbon monoxide detection system allows for a reduction of exhaust air when CO
levels are low and saves energy on fan motor usage.
Use of MERV 13 filters on AC units, which allows for a cleaner air environment.
Outstanding community connectivity and access to public transportation.
35% reduction in water use as a result of low-flow plumbing fixtures.
In construction, at least 75% of construction waste will be diverted from deposit in
landfills.
An Indoor Air Quality Management Plan will be enforced during construction, reducing
indoor air quality problems due to particulates and dust entering the HVAC equipment.
Air testing performed before occupancy ensures minimum levels of airborne
chemicals.
Specified low-emitting paints, adhesives, sealants, flooring and systems furniture
reduce off-gassing and indoor air quality problems.
Minimum of 10% recycled content in all materials used in construction.
At least 50% of all wood will be certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC).
The lighting design meets a 10% reduction of the current energy code’s maximum
allowed power. Meeting this prerequisite enables 555 West 57th Street to qualify as a
LEED certified building.
Lighting automatically shuts off through the use of occupancy sensors and time clock.
Occupants control their individual lighting via task lighting.
In order to meet LEED’s required energy reduction, energy efficient lamps or energy
efficient lamp/ballast combinations are used where applicable, allowing energy
consumption not be grossly over BMW’s and IESNA recommended lighting levels.
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MINI of Manhattan / 11th Avenue at 56th Street:
Air conditioning equipment replaced with one that uses a more ozone safe gas.
Use of heat recovery system for garage spaces, which allows for 5% savings in both
winter and summer seasons.
Use of high efficiency air cooled split DX systems replace standard efficiency units
which lowers operating costs.
Motor power consumption is reduced by using premium efficiency variable speed
drive motors on rooftop units.
Carbon monoxide detection system allows for a reduction of exhaust air when CO
levels are low and saves energy on fan motor usage.
Use of MERV 13 filters on AC units, allows for a cleaner air environment.
Outstanding community connectivity and access to public transportation.
35% water reduction with the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures.
In construction, at least 75% of construction waste will be diverted from deposit in
landfills.
An Indoor Air Quality Management Plan will be enforced during construction, reducing
indoor air quality problems due to particulates and dust entering the HVAC equipment.
Air testing performed before occupancy ensures minimum levels of airborne
chemicals.
Specified low-emitting paints, adhesives, sealants, flooring and systems furniture
reduce off-gassing and indoor air quality problems.
Minimum of 10% recycled content in all materials used in construction.
At least 50% of all wood will be certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC).
Upgraded windows will improve the energy savings by 5%.
The roof will be insulated to enhance the energy performance of the building by an
additional 5%.
Total projected energy savings from the various energy savings methods is 25% .
Lighting automatically shuts off through the use of occupancy sensors and time clock.
Occupants control their individual lighting via task lighting.
In order to meet LEED’s required energy reduction, energy efficient lamps or energy
efficient lamp/ballast combinations are used where applicable, allowing energy
consumption not be grossly over BMW’s and IESNA recommended lighting levels.
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Key Design Elements / 555 W. 57th Street:
The glass pyramid will be replaced with a new multi-level atrium and display space that
will reflect the BMW brand heritage and improve the storefront display on the corner of
11th avenue and 57th street
Shading structures are being installed on the BMW of Manhattan building exterior to
improve the architectural character of the building, especially at night with the LED
lighting
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