Aragon Construction completes 7,000 s/f build-out at 100 Park Ave.

General American Investors, one of the nation's oldest closed-fund investment companies, has moved from 450 Lexington Ave. to 100 Park Ave., after Aragon Construction completed a 7,000 s/f full-floor build-out to their new 35th floor location. Aragon, one of New York City's premiere general contracting and construction management firms, working with architecture and interior design firm, James Barclay Associates, built the new offices in just 3 months. The new space for General American Investors contains perimeter offices with interior work stations, a boardroom and conference room, reception area and brand-new bathrooms, kitchen, pantry, and IT room. "General American Investors has a long-standing reputation for excellence," said Aragon project manager Michael Trocchia, "and we worked diligently to reflect that excellence in every step of the project from consult to completion." Aragon constructed the perimeter offices using custom glass doors along with finished millwork frames. Pendant light fixtures illuminate the offices while lay-in fixtures light the interior custom-made workspaces and open office area. A boardroom and glass-enclosed conference room were constructed featuring millwork and fabric walls as well as motorized shades and AV feature wall. In addition, Aragon produced an eatery for the investment company using fancy millwork cabinetry, composite countertops and a glass tile back splash. The bathrooms also underwent a complete demo and renovation and now boast marble floors, and brand-new stone vanities. "It was imperative to move this client into their new space to eliminate holdover penalties from their existing landlord," says Alex Getelman, president and founder of Aragon. "The team of professionals on this project; client, architect, building management and all construction professionals worked in harmony to make this project a success." 100 Park Ave., a 36-story, class A building that recently underwent a $70 million redevelopment program, is owned and managed by SL Green Realty Corp. Alex Chudnoff of Cushman & Wakefield represented GAI in the leasing transaction.