The revitalization of David Geffen Hall is centered around a deep focus on welcoming audiences, both new and existing, to the Lincoln Center campus at large. From the light and inviting Welcome Center and Lobby, to the airy and open Grand Promenade, and the innovative Sidewalk Studio—allowing passersby to catch a glimpse of performances from outside the building—the public spaces welcome all visitors to engage and enjoy throughout the day. A restaurant, patrons lounge, and music box will also be part of the grand reopening. The public spaces of David Geffen Hall are designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects.

Home to the New York Philharmonic, the brand new concert hall is designed with optimized sightlines in mind, resulting in a more unified and intimate relationship between audience and performer. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects in collaboration with master acoustician Paul Scarbrough of Akustiks, the hall's state-of-the-art flexibility accommodates choral performances, recitals, semi-staged opera, dance, film premieres, amplified pop and rock concerts, and more. The sculpted, natural design—with textures reminiscent of sound waves—fosters a warm setting within the space paired with firefly light fixtures that create a luminous focal point above­ the orchestra.