The Public Theater Annex
Nestled among the trees, the theater’s setting informs the design. The thoughtful sense of procession begins from the moment the theater becomes visible and continues to the moment you arrive at your seat. The stage opens up a previously unseen view of Belvedere Castle, cultivating a sense of discovery and awe that sets the tone for the performance.
The revitalizations’ sensitive blend of modern and historic elements reflects both the traditional and experimental nature of the acclaimed theatrical work for which this important landmark is known, making the building more vibrant and accessible for all New Yorkers.
A new covered canopy and widened bluestone pathway will welcome more visitors and provide generous protection from sun and inclement weather.
“The Delacorte has always been a palace for the people, where the greatest plays, produced and performed by brilliant American artists are offered up free of charge. The Delacorte embodies the idea that culture belongs to everyone. Now this iconic theater will not only be revitalized for the next generation of theatergoers, but in the process will be made more accessible to artists and audiences alike. Returning from the pandemic, we are recommitting to a fiercely democratic theater that belongs to all the people.”
Built before many of the modern accessibility codes, the existing Delacorte possesses only one access point for people with disabilities and only one row of seating, in the front row on house right. The proposed design will bring the whole theater in line with current code, focusing on maximizing accessibility. Providing two wheelchair accessible gates will make the stage accessible for artists with disabilities, and cross aisle seats will create a more equitable experience for theatergoers.
The Rehearsal Annex provides five rehearsal halls, two support studios, breakout lounges, offices, conference rooms and changing rooms. Each floor of the Rehearsal Annex is anchored by a central breakout lounge that promotes the creative interaction that is core to the Public’s mission. While only occupying 22,000 GSF on two levels, each of the rehearsal halls and support studios have full audio and video capabilities for theatrical rehearsals and are acoustically isolated to enable simultaneous use.
The two floors of rehearsal space were artfully designed around a range of column-free spaces that connect to central interior “living rooms” and are joined by an open stair. In contrast to the loft like volume, small seating niches are inset into the bamboo to facilitate small gatherings or quiet contemplation.
详情
- 年份
- 2020
- 项目地点
- New York, NY
- 项目规模
- 22,000 GSF
- 功能
- Rehearsal halls, support studios, breakout space, lounge, green rooms, office, conference space, restrooms, lockers
团队
- Ennead 团队
- Stephen P-D Chu, Francelle Lim, Molly McGowan, M. Gregory Clawson, Rick Michod, Yimika Osunsanya, Janice Rivera-Hall, Edward Kim