![]() When the night descends, the facade undergoes a transformation, emanating a warm and inviting glow from polished aluminum LED pendants within. This harmonious blend of materials allows daylight to permeate the structure while maintaining energy efficiency and protecting the marble from the elements. By day, the building presents itself as an elegant monolith, with its translucent Portuguese marble laminated on both sides with glass. The cubed building is shrouded in a gridded facade of veined marble, which rises 138 feet and seems to float over the sidewalks. The Perelman Performing Arts Center now stands as a glowing beacon in New York. Image © Iwan Baan | patterned marble cube Governor Hochul reflected these sentiments at today’s opening ceremonies, noting that ‘arts are the world’s only common language, they allow us to open up a dialogue with people around the world.’ While the neighborhood has certainly been brought back to life, its residential population more than doubling over these two decades, critics have noted that a theater and arts center would be a more meaningful addition and neighbor to the poignant memorial pools. The site has since seen the construction of new icons like Santiago Calatrava‘s sculptural Oculus shopping mall and transport hub, and Snøhetta‘s 9/11 Memorial Pavilion, all surrounded by a cluster of mirrored skyscrapers. Since 2001, this space held the memories of disaster for New Yorkers, but has since grew into a symbol of growth and hope. The project marks the long-awaited addition to the World Trade Center site. Architect Joshua Ramus of REX and his team celebrate as its Perelman Performing Arts Center opens to the public in New York with its glowing marble facade.
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