Playwrights Theater Downtown Renovation

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
© Joshua Simpson

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
© Joshua Simpson
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N5 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N8 medium
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N12 medium

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N6 medium
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N11 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N7 medium
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

Playwrights Theater Downtown Renovation

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
© Joshua Simpson

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
© Joshua Simpson
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N5 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N8 medium
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N12 medium

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N6 medium
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N11 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N7 medium
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

Playwrights Theater Downtown Renovation

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
© Joshua Simpson

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
© Joshua Simpson
© Joshua Simpson
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
© Joshua Simpson
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

A stylish refresh for an established theater company's latest downtown location.

This project is phase 1 of a renovation of Playwrights Horizons’ downtown rehearsal studio space. Each space has been upgraded with finishes and lighting in addition to substantial mechanical and acoustical work, including acoustical floor details. The updated mechanical system required units on the roof and steel supports spanning between existing dunnage. Marvel has worked with Playwrights Horizons since 2014 on various phases of planning, development, and renovation.

1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N5 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N8 medium
The third floor layout was reconfigured to allow additional egress, and acoustical isolation between all rehearsal rooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N12 medium

"The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby."

Debbie Balters, Architect at Marvel
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N6 medium
All spaces have updated finishes and fixtures, including new restrooms.
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N11 medium
1950 Playwrights Downtown Joshua Simpson N7 medium
Future phases are planned for the renovation of the theater spaces within the facility.

Location

New York, NY

Client

Playwrights Horizons

Typology

Size

7,500 SF

Design Team

Jonathan Marvel, Lissa So, Debbie Balters, Ariel Poliner, Luba Valkova, Nicole Barbosa, Yavar Khonsari, Nicolas Losi

Consultants

Charcoal Blue: Theater Design; Polise Consulting Engineer: MEP; Silman: Structural Engineer; Jim Conti Lighting Design: Lighting Designer; JM Zoning: Code Consultant & Expediter; Consigli: Construction Manager