After splitting their programming between two leased locations over the past 20 years, Manifest purchased a historic funeral home on the edge of Clifton as the future home of the Manifest Center for the Visual Arts, uniting their programming under one roof. Chroma Architecture worked with Manifest to craft the vision for the building’s future, including expanding drawing and painting studio space, adding a relief print studio and building out a contemporary gallery space. Built in 1932, the work also entails extensive building repairs, upgraded systems, and work to bring the building up to code, including meeting current accessibility requirements. With integrated landscaping design, Manifest envisions the building and grounds as a sanctuary for the practice, learning, and experience of the visual arts.

Client: Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center

Consultants: MKSK (landscape), Abercrombie & Associates (Civil), Advantage Group Engineering (Structural), Engineered Building Systems (MEP)

Status: Construction starting in early 2025.