The expandable multi-use cultural venue dubbed "Culture Shed" is one of the most radical proposals to come out of New York's Hudson Yards Development Project. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro - the New York-based interdisciplinary practice that played a major role in designing the High Line - in collaboration with the Rockwell Group, this 170,000 square foot cultural center will be located at the south end of the Hudson Yards, with the main entrance located near the conclusion of the High Line at West 30th Street.
More information on the Culture Shed after the break...
The concept behind the Culture Shed arose from the understanding that so many of New York's cultural groups did not have the real estate to house large audiences, nor have the means to expand any exiting venues. Consequently, the city is prone to missing out on travelling shows due to lack of available exhibition space. To remedy this, the Culture Shed will be a Kunsthalle, a cultural venue without permanent exhibits. Instead, it will provide a home for temporary shows, fairs and concerts, such as New York's annual Fashion Week, which currently takes place in pop-up tents.
