The Perelman Performing Arts Center—located at New York City’s World Trade Center site—is a 138-foot-tall, cube-shaped building designed by the architecture firm REX, led by founding principal Joshua Ramus. REX’s design, developed in collaboration with executive architect Davis Brody Bond, theater consultants Charcoalblue, and acousticians Threshold Acoustics, is conceived for an artistic program that will offer vast and varied events to serve New York’s extraordinarily diverse arts community. A d&b Soundscape system was selected to bring a more intimate experience that connects the stage and audience.
The plan to develop a cultural center at the new World Trade Center began 20 years ago, when Michael Bloomberg was mayor following 9/11. This goal included the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) as the cultural keystone and this past year, it came to fruition as NYC held its first public performance in September 2023.
