J. Tucci Construction completes 24,000 s/f ESPRIT flagship store

According to Jerry Tucci, Sr., president and CEO of J. Tucci Construction Corporation (J. Tucci), the firm has recently completed the construction of the 24,000 s/f ESPRIT Flagship Store, located at 21-25 West 34th St. The retail build-out included the construction of a three-story retail store, including a finished basement and two full floors on the first and second levels. The project design - implemented by Barteluce Architects & Associates - required a compressed work schedule and a series of logistical issues that impacted the project schedule, including an alteration of the building to allow for a unique high-design staircase, a focal point of the modern store design. The signature architectural stair required modifications to structural steel from the foundation to the top floor to accommodate the unique open design integrating stainless steel, glass and open stringer detail. Brian Tucci, the chief operating officer of J. Tucci, and lead project executive, spearheaded planning and implementing the strategic and tactical plans necessary to successfully coordinate the process. He noted, "An unbelievable amount of onsite supervision, coordination, and communication were critical to ensuring a successful fast-track completion of this project." Adam McCown, ESPRIT's vice president of design, architecture & construction said, "Throughout the build-out process, J. Tucci Construction has demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and agility, helping ESPRIT maneuver through the sometimes difficult New York City landscape. They have proven to be invaluable partners in achieving our success." J. Tucci successfully bid for this project after completing the construction of the core and shell building on 34th St. as part of the 34th St. development project.