United Palace of Spiritual Arts, New York City, NY; Gensler Architecture; images: Trex Commercial
United Palace of Spiritual Arts, a civic performing arts space in Manhattan, is a transformational venue where spirituality, art, entertainment, and community unite. Since opening in 1930, the building has undergone numerous reinventions, from being a movie theater and vaudeville hall to a non-denominational church and performing arts center.
Today, the venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including spiritual gatherings and movie screenings as well as live performances by some of the world’s biggest names in music, dance, and theater. It has also been featured in countless films due to its well-preserved historic ambiance.
Trex Commercial created accessible systems for wheelchair users that updated the space while preserving its original aesthetics.
Maintaining the integrity of the venue was a top priority for the building’s latest remodel. With that in mind, Trex Commercial was brought in to leverage its custom capabilities and seamlessly integrate new railing and staging applications with the building’s architecturally significant structure. By combining ADA-compliant platform infills from its sister company, Staging Concepts, with specially designed picket railing featuring custom scrollwork, filigree, and medallions, Trex Commercial created accessible systems for wheelchair users that updated the space while preserving its original aesthetics.
Location: New York City, New York
Architect: Gensler Architecture
General Contractor: Yorke Construction
Completion Date: July, 2021
