The New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) promotes ethical principles and social justice. Founded in 1876 by Felix Adler, a renowned educator and philosopher, NYSEC is based in New York City. NYSEC’s core values include compassion, integrity, responsibility, and justice. Robert D. Kohn and Charles S. Clark designed and completed the building for the society, located at 2 West 64th Street, in 1910. It is a remarkable example of Beaux-Arts architecture, reflecting the values and ideals of the Ethical Culture movement. The design embodies ethical principles through its design, incorporating elements of openness, transparency, and harmony with nature. It is a unique art of New York’s Architectural Heritage. The building has been recognized as a New York City Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The New York Society for Ethical Culture’s meeting space required renovation to meet the needs of its events. The focus of the project was to enlarge the stage and make necessary upgrades to comply with current NYC building codes. Therefore, we modified the existing pew seating to create larger aisles and installed new lighting to enhance the original architecture. We, also, completely restored the existing central chandelier and upgraded the furnishings with new cushions and carpeting.