New Brunswick Performing Arts Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Brunswick Performing Arts Center |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| General information | |
| Type | Mixed-use highrise |
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Construction started | 2017 |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 89.61 m (294.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 23 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Elkus Manfredi Architects |
| Developer | DEVCO/Penrose |
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) is a cool building in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It's right next to the famous State Theatre. This huge, 23-story building cost about $172 million to build. Construction started in 2017 and finished in 2019. The NBPAC officially opened its doors on September 4, 2019.
It's a busy place! It's home to several important arts groups. These include the American Repertory Ballet and the Crossroads Theatre. The George Street Playhouse also performs here. Plus, Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts uses its theaters.
Building Design and Features
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center is a very tall building. It has 23 stories in total. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in the city. The building was designed by a company called Elkus Manfredi Architects.
The NBPAC is more than just a theater. It's a "mixed-use" building. This means it has different kinds of spaces inside. There are 18 floors of apartments where people live. There are also offices for businesses.
Inside the Arts Center
The NBPAC has two modern theaters. These theaters are designed with the latest technology. They are perfect for plays, ballets, and musical performances. The building also has special rooms for rehearsals. Artists can practice their shows here.
Besides the theaters, there are spaces for learning. These are used by Rutgers University students. There are also offices for the arts groups that call NBPAC home.
Parking and Other Spaces
On top of the building, there are 207 apartments. There is also a large area for offices. This office space is about 30,000 square feet. The building also has a new parking garage. This garage can hold 344 cars.
See also
- New Jersey music venues by capacity
