"The project, set to be completed in 2027, is designed to transform NBT into a 21st-century performing arts destination and economic engine for East Harlem, uniting theater, design, and cultural entrepreneurship under one roof. Following the opening of the Studio Museum in Harlem (find designboom's coverage here), the development continues the neighborhood's cultural renaissance, reaffirming its role as a global center for Black art, architecture, and community life."
"Envisioned as a 'Theatre of the Future,' the 2,508-square-meter facility by Marvel Architects spans five floors within a 22-story mixed-use complex, designed by Frida Escobedo and developed in partnership with community and city collaborators. The building will feature a 250-seat flexible performance space, a 99-seat studio theater, an exhibition hall showcasing local artists and NBT's renowned Yoruba art collection, rehearsal and training workshops, and public areas designed for gathering and dialogue."
"The architecture of NBT's new home, designed by the interdisciplinary team at Marvel Architects, seeks to evoke serenity, reflection, and spiritual connection. Light, sound, and materiality play central roles in creating what the theatre describes as 'sanctuary spaces' that foster creativity and emotional well-being. Natural light, organic materials, water features, and affirmational text are integrated throughout the interiors intended to inspire 'meaningful moments of connection and transcendence.'"
The National Black Theatre is constructing a major capital redevelopment at 2031 National Black Theatre Way to open in 2027. The 2,508-square-meter facility spans five floors within a 22-story mixed-use complex designed by Frida Escobedo and Marvel Architects in community and city partnership. Programming will include a 250-seat flexible performance space, a 99-seat studio theater, an exhibition hall for local artists and NBT's Yoruba collection, rehearsal and training workshops, and public gathering areas. Interiors emphasize serenity and spiritual connection through natural light, organic materials, water features, sound design, and affirmational text to create sanctuary spaces fostering creativity and collective healing.
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