Despite some ongoing construction work for various ground-floor retailers, last night The New York Times celebrated the official opening of its new Renzo Piano-designed headquarters. And within the airy, glass and steel building is the TimesCenter, which has been hosting events since it opened in mid-September.
Done up in bold shades of red and marigold yellow, with white oak flooring throughout, the modern venue offers multiple areas for events, including a 378-seat auditorium. The cherrywood-paneled auditorium—also known as the Stage—overlooks the building's glass-walled moss and birch garden and has an expandable, blond walnut wood stage; fully extended, the platform is 65 feet by 25 feet, which reduces the number of seats to 300. A blackout or translucent screen for the rear-stage wall is available, as are projection, lighting, and audio equipment. In addition, this area is wired for live television and radio broadcast, and a greenroom and production office are on the same floor.Beneath the auditorium is the Hall, a 4,958-square-foot room that seats 400 or holds 700 for receptions and can be used in conjunction with the adjacent hallway area.
The TimesCenter is wheelchair-accessible, has a catering prep area, and offers freight elevator access to all levels.
Done up in bold shades of red and marigold yellow, with white oak flooring throughout, the modern venue offers multiple areas for events, including a 378-seat auditorium. The cherrywood-paneled auditorium—also known as the Stage—overlooks the building's glass-walled moss and birch garden and has an expandable, blond walnut wood stage; fully extended, the platform is 65 feet by 25 feet, which reduces the number of seats to 300. A blackout or translucent screen for the rear-stage wall is available, as are projection, lighting, and audio equipment. In addition, this area is wired for live television and radio broadcast, and a greenroom and production office are on the same floor.Beneath the auditorium is the Hall, a 4,958-square-foot room that seats 400 or holds 700 for receptions and can be used in conjunction with the adjacent hallway area.
The TimesCenter is wheelchair-accessible, has a catering prep area, and offers freight elevator access to all levels.
The New York Times's new event space.
Photo: Matthew Arnold Photography
Filled with vibrant red seats, the auditorium is an appropriate space for lectures, screenings, and performances.
Photo: Matthew Arnold Photography
An expansive staircase leads to the lower-level space.
Photo: Matthew Arnold Photography
Open since September, the TimesCenter hosts functions for The Times as well as other private events.
Photo: Matthew Arnold Photography
