The New York Times has published an article on the Ennead-led revitalization of the iconic Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home of The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park. Titled "The Wood That’s Starring in the Delacorte Theater Renovation," it covers some unique aspects of the project, including the reclaimed wood facade and the new accessibility features.
Outside, there will be a new facade, which is where the reclaimed redwood from decommissioned water tanks comes in. The wood slats — cleaned, dried and planed to take off the roughness — will be attached to metal brackets surrounding the original structure from 1962. The design by Stephen Chu, a partner at Ennead, highlighted sustainability: No more trees had to be cut down.
Find the full article here, or in the New York Today Newsletter.
The Delacorte Theater is set to reopen in the summer of 2025.