The L10 Arts and Cultural Center has opened at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by Andrea Steele Architecture, the 65,000‑square‑foot facility is the result of a collaborative effort between the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), and Two Trees Management, with construction supported by an $84 million city investment. The center now serves as a permanent home for cultural institutions including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art, 651 ARTS, and the Brooklyn Public Library.
Photograph of Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art’s new gallery space. Photo by Gregg Richards, courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library
L10 Arts and Cultural Center is located within 300 Ashland, a 35-story residential tower, and utilizes its shared 10,000‑square‑foot lobby. 300 Ashland yields 379 units and was designed in collaboration between Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos and Ismael Levya Architects.
Photograph of Brooklyn Public Library’s new Library for Arts and Culture. Photo by Gregg Richards, courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library
Spaces within the L10 Arts and Cultural Center have been tailored to the needs of each tenant. Brooklyn Academy of Music’s space features an 18,500‑square‑foot multi‑arts cinematic center that includes three cinemas, screening rooms, and dedicated archival space. The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art is expanding its footprint with a 7,000‑square‑foot gallery and its flagship Culture Lab II, a versatile venue for exhibitions, performances, and community programs. Finally, 651 ARTS will be opening its first permanent home with a 12,500‑square‑foot facility built for live theater, music, dance, and artist residencies, and the Brooklyn Public Library will introduce its inaugural branch dedicated entirely to the arts, offering curated collections and a dynamic program slate.
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