BARCLAY’S CENTER | SHoP Architects
New York City, NY - United States
ADDRESS:
620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
ACCESS:
Limited to ticketed entry
DISCRIPTION:
Barclays Center, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a distinctive sports and entertainment arena designed by SHoP Architects in collaboration with Ellerbe Becket. Opened in 2012, the building features a striking weathered steel (COR-TEN) façade composed of hundreds of interlocking panels, giving it a rugged, industrial character that reflects the borough’s history. Its signature element is an oculus—a large, elliptical opening—extending over the main entrance, offering a dynamic urban presence. The arena's interior includes flexible seating and high-end amenities to accommodate basketball games, concerts, and events. Integrated with the Atlantic Yards development, it emphasizes connectivity and urban revitalization.
NOTES:
Ona by Rydingsvard is located under the oculus. SHoP also designed a skyscraper behind the arena on Flatbush that was the tallest prefab construction in the US at the time of construction. Entry into the arena is limited to ticketed guests.
