New York City Center Renovation by Polshek Partnership

New York City Center unveiled plans to modernize the organization’s home in midtown Manhattan to provide a sparkling 21st-century facility for audiences and performers, while at the same time restoring this historic, neo- Moorish building to its elaborately decorative glory.

Views of Proposed 55th St Marquee – Subject to the approval of the New York City Landmark Preservation Commission ; View of Proposed Mezzanine Lobby; View of Proposed Box Office

Constructed in 1923 as a meeting hall for the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, City Center’s building was dedicated by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1943 as Manhattan’s first performing arts center. A comprehensive project designed by Polshek Partnership Architects will now upgrade the building from the canopies in front to the back of house with new lighting, improved seating and sightlines, gracious new amenities and more. This increased comfort, convenience and functionality will be achieved within a showplace where the shimmering mosaic walls, richly colored arabesque ceilings and intricately detailed plasterwork are again as fresh as new.

Designer: Polshek Partnership, Location: New York, USA, Image Credits: © Polshek Partnership, Information: Source