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The Perelman Performing Arts Center, Tillotson Design Associates | International Design Awards Winners

The Perelman Performing Arts Center

CompanyTillotson Design Associates

Lead DesignersSuzan Tillotson, Erin Dreyfous, Gabriela Grullon

Design TeamNour Traboulsi, Trinetra Manickavasagam, REX, Davis Brody Bond, Front, Arup, Atelier Ten, Charcoalblue, Jaros Baum & Bolles

Project LocationNew York, NY

ClientPerelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

CreditsIwan Baan, Jonathan Morefield, designing lighting

Prize(s)Gold in Lighting Architecture Designs / External Lighting

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Entry Description

Perelman PAC is adorned with a veined marble façade sandwiched between glass. Custom-designed chandeliers aim at the assembly from behind, transforming a stark white cube into a warmly glowing lantern at night. Standard LED products are turned into elegant workhorse assemblies that evoke the technical nature of an industrial theater while also providing a sense of glamour. Each is comprised of a series of LED bars in a polished frame, arranged in a V-shape. Every individual LED strip has a specifically calibrated angle, optic and output of light emission to evenly illuminate the stone.