Knockdown center

Knockdown Center is a cultural space, performance venue, knockdown center, and art center, located in the Maspeth neighborhood of QueensNew York City. The Center includes many architecturally notable features: 20, square-foot main hall, a backyard nicknamed The Ruins, a large gallery, and several other adjacent halls of varying sizes. SinceKnockdown Center has been the venue of many musical and visual art events, knockdown center. The venue has been called the "Queens' answer to The Kitchen," [2] a reference to the knockdown center avant-garde performance venue in Manhattan's Chelsea district.

Knockdown Center is committed to offering diverse programming across different formats and media, aiming to foster an interdisciplinary environment. Due to its unique architecture and rich history, the venue gravitates towards projects that showcase a sensitive reactivity to the site and surrounding environment. The building spans 50, square feet and has a storied past, with continuous use for over a century. It started as the Gleason-Tiebout glass factory before becoming the Manhattan Door factory. The building is named after the Knock-Down door frame invented in by Samuel Sklar, which continues to be an industry standard.

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Knockdown Center is committed to offering diverse programming across different formats and media, aiming to foster an interdisciplinary environment. All knockdown center reserved.

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Knockdown Center is committed to offering diverse programming across different formats and media, aiming to foster an interdisciplinary environment. Due to its unique architecture and rich history, the venue gravitates towards projects that showcase a sensitive reactivity to the site and surrounding environment. The building spans 50, square feet and has a storied past, with continuous use for over a century. It started as the Gleason-Tiebout glass factory before becoming the Manhattan Door factory. The building is named after the Knock-Down door frame invented in by Samuel Sklar, which continues to be an industry standard. This frame could be taken apart—or "knocked down"— and shipped in pieces. The process revolutionized building construction by increasing its speed and efficiency. The Sklar family has retained ownership of the factory, and it continues to be a hub of innovation.

Knockdown center

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First constructed in , it was first used as a glass factory by the Gleason-Tiebout Glass Company. Since , Knockdown Center has been the venue of many musical and visual art events. And, better yet, intimacy in a warehouse. Since, it has welcomed renowned acts, including Grammy-winning Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab and electronic duo Matmos. We aim to provide a space where people can come dance and be with the music. From art exhibitions to musical performances, the space has become a premier destination for creatives of all kinds to showcase their work. The building spans 50, square feet and has a storied past, with continuous use for over a century. A stage is inset into the corner of the building, facing a colosseum-like lot of stone and brick to create one of the most innovative and intriguing spaces in all of New York. The renovated first floor opened on May 20, [7] with liquor license after a very contentious two year struggle. Cookie Policy Privacy Policy. The strict no videos or photos policy keeps the energy concentrated on the dancefloor. A sprawling industrial facility consisting of nine functional rooms that host a variety of musical acts from across the genre spectrum. Toggle limited content width. Each summer, it is transformed into a bustling venue that offers a range of exciting activities, including concerts, parties, performances, and community events.

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A sprawling industrial facility consisting of nine functional rooms that host a variety of musical acts from across the genre spectrum. First constructed in , it was first used as a glass factory by the Gleason-Tiebout Glass Company. And, better yet, intimacy in a warehouse. It started as the Gleason-Tiebout glass factory before becoming the Manhattan Door factory. The renovated first floor opened on May 20, [7] with liquor license after a very contentious two year struggle. After that, the venue continued to engage with the local community and methodically found its footing within the industrial neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border. We aim to provide a space where people can come dance and be with the music. And hopefully, even meet people different than themselves and make a connection on the dancefloor. Download as PDF Printable version. Upcoming events. The warehouse became vacant in , when the door company moved its operations to New Jersey. Knockdown Center offers no bottle service or tables, clearing square footage for its sprawling and pulsating dance floor. Tools Tools. Overview Spotlight Location Events.