Higher Education

Tishman Auditorium

New York University School of Law

View of Auditorium toward stage

View of Auditorium toward stage

Project Details

Construction Type:

Area:

4,500 SF

Year:

2019

Constr. Cost:

$ 5 Million

Tishman Auditorium is located on the ground level of Vanderbilt Hall, housing NYU’s School of Law. In 2019, the existing auditorium was determined to be outdated and in need of a complete renovation. The Law School's leadership set forth multiple goals including the need for improved audience sightlines, ADA accessibility and an overhauling of all AV/IT systems, in addition to seating and finishes.

The design team worked diligently on the stage’s relationship to the audience while adjusting the wings and improving acoustics, lighting and AV strategies. A new seating layout, and revised overall design provided updated finishes that were carefully selected to improve the experience of the 425-person audience. ADA compliance at stage and new vestibules and stair access to the control room were also part of the scope.