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Bar SixtyFive at Rockefeller Center
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Bar SixtyFive at Rockefeller Center

New York City

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Project Overview

Gabellini Sheppard’s design of Bar SixtyFive at the RainbowRoom reimagines the iconic Rockefeller Center hospitality space while breathingthe Art Deco spirit of 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

A faceted ceiling made of glass-reinforced gypsum panels installedin the center of the upscale cocktail lounge and restaurant space creates aheightened sense of openness reminiscent of the room's history as an open-airsun parlor in 1934. Perched on the 65th floor of the building withstunning skyline and sunset views framed by the space's 10-foot tall windowsvisible from every table in the restaurant, there are no bad seats in thehouse.

Materials & Details

Recessed lights are scattered organically across theperimeter ceiling, imitating the look of stars. Speakers seamlessly integratedinto the pattern of the perimeter ceiling above emphasize the faceted lookwhile concealing functional AV elements. Faceted Mother of Pearl tabletops furthercomplement the faceted ceiling. High honed Italian silver travertine piers linethe perimeter of the space, while the window fascias are composed of anartisanal gesso relief in white gold glaze. Signature structural clear glassparapets previously developed for the Top of the Rock Observation Deck are introducedon the wraparound terrace, creating a cohesive exterior building designthroughout 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Recognition

This project was awarded the 2017 AIA Institute Honor AwardWinner in Interior Architecture and achieved LEED Silver Certification.

Photography by Paul Warchol.

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Adjacent to the historic Rainbow Room on the 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
The 2017 AIA Institute Honor Award in Interior Architecture and LEED Silver Certification.
The story of 30 Rockeller Plaza’s 65th floor began with the opening of the iconic Rainbow Room in 1934, just one year after Prohibition ended. The venue quickly became a symbol of New York glamour and for decades remained the highest restaurant in the United States. Following Gabellini Sheppard’s 2014 restoration, the space entered a new chapter, preserving its Art Deco heritage while introducing Bar SixtyFive—adjoining the reenvisioned Rainbow Room—as a contemporary destination for upscale cocktails, dining, and skyline views.
Bar SixtyFive at Rockefeller Center
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