Pacha New York
Aesthetic
Conceptualized by the Pacha New York team, the venue was designed as a distinctive destination for the legendary Ibiza-born entertainment brand's expansion into New York City. The exterior envelope is organized around a system of modular scaffolding with prefabricated panels, while modified shipping containers house bars, guest amenities, back-of-house operations, and building services — creating a durable, adaptable infrastructure built for festival-scale performance.
Photos by: Pacha New York; slides 6 and 7 by Deonte’ Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
photos: Pacha New York; Deonte' Lee and Sansho Scott BFA.com
Statistics
- 5000+ Guest Capactiy
- Temporary/ Large-Scale Entertainment Venue
- Modular Scaffolding System
- Prefabricated Panels
- Modified Shipping Containers
- 6 Months, Concept to Construction
Function
KGA collaborated on Pacha New York, a new outdoor venue for the brand's first New York location. Working with a multidisciplinary team, KGA delivered a flexible venue on an accelerated six-month schedule, meeting the performance and compliance demands of festival-scale operation. The result shows how modular construction can meet compressed timelines and complex demands without compromising design quality.