PAU and INC to Renovate Christie's New York Headquarters at Rockefeller Center
Beginning in 2024, Christie's will embark on a multi-year renovation of its 310,000-square-foot headquarters located at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The project, spearheaded by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) alongside executive architect INC Architecture & Design, will introduce three additional floors of public space, a new saleroom, expanded viewing areas, and a revamped entrance. Christie's will continue its operations throughout the construction, having recently renewed its lease for 25 years. The design aims to foster a sense of residential intimacy, with modifications to the exterior receiving approval from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. The first phase, focusing on the West Galleries, was revealed in May 2026, while the subsequent phase, which includes the new salesroom and lobby, is expected to be finished by fall 2027.
Key facts
- Christie's is renovating its 310,000-square-foot headquarters at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
- PAU is the lead design architect; INC Architecture & Design is the executive architect.
- The renovation will add three floors of public space, a new saleroom, expanded private viewing areas, and a reworked entrance and lobby.
- Christie's will continue operations during construction; the project follows a 25-year lease renewal finalized in 2024.
- The first phase, covering the West Galleries, was completed and unveiled during Marquee Week in May 2026, attracting over 20,000 visitors.
- The new saleroom will be cylindrical with private rooms for top collectors.
- Exterior revisions approved by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission include a new entrance canopy, updated window displays, and digital screens.
- The next phase, including the new salesroom and lobby, is set for completion in fall 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Vishaan Chakrabarti
- Mark Faulkner
- Julien Pradels
- Annabelle Selldorf
- James Christie
Institutions
- Christie's
- Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)
- INC Architecture & Design
- New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Rockefeller Center
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- 20 Rockefeller Plaza
- Rockefeller Center
- London
- United Kingdom
- Park Avenue
- New York