Lights, Camera, Action!

Size
177,000 square feet
Type
Design / Build
Location
Bushwick, NY
Highlights
  • 6 Production Sound Stages
  • NYS Film Commission Certified Stages for Acoustics
  • Ground Improvements in Lieu of Piles
  • 120’ Clear Spans

Aurora Contractors was engaged by Steel Equities to provide design/build services for their flagship sound stages for Netflix in Brooklyn, NY. Complex sequencing and integration of specialized installations defined this state-of-the-art build. Completed on time and on budget, even with intricate logistics in a dense urban environment.

This project featured:

  • 6 State-of-the-art production sound stages
  • Worked closely with acoustical engineers to design best-in-class sound design to achieve NYS Film Commission Certification
  • Structural and mechanical systems routed to maintain individual sound stage integrity
  • Over 30 offices, editing suites, recording booths and specialty outfitting integrated into the design
  • Re-routed and maintained traffic patterns in busy Bushwick, Brooklyn throughout the construction
  • Continual communication and involvement with community, DOD, MTA, DOT and the Long Island Railroad who actively operated on the adjacent property
  • Value engineering ground improvements made poor land structurally sound and secure
  • 120’ clear spans with 45’ clear heights in the sound stages required complex logistics through Bushwick and dual crane work on a congested lot
  • Transparent process and clear communication delivered client satisfaction and met exacting standards
Netflix Studios Brooklyn - Interior photo of stage
Netflix Studios Brooklyn - Interior photo of stage
Netflix Studios Brooklyn - Aerial rendering
Netflix Studios Brooklyn - Aerial rendering