Perched on Long Island City?s waterfront, Socrates Sculpture Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its first permanent structure.

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Perched on Long Island City?s waterfront, Socrates Sculpture Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its first permanent structure.Its form" Cubes. LOT-EK architecture firm?s ?The Cubes? ? initially commissioned for New York's Whitney Museum of American Art ? is composed of eighteen recycled shipping containers that create two levels of indoor space. The building's 960 square feet of flexible interior space promises a multi-functional facility, with most areas built for holding classes of up to 70 people.
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We are thrilled to create a new home that will expand our programmatic possibilities and secure our future as an arts organization in New York City, says Executive Director, John Hatfield. 

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In addition to educational and office areas, a 480 square foot deck and solar-paneled rooftop adds to the structure. Floor to ceiling windows allows natural light and generous views of the park and skyline below, while the interior provides year-round opportunities for exhibitions.

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