Space Planning for Our Home
In 2023, Ngoma started strong with our search for our new home, however, the architectural firm selected was not meeting expectations. Our last home for nine years was in the Chinatown area at Flashpoint – lost to a building sale. Through a refined search through personal networks, Ngoma Center for Dance landed on a firm (Quinn Evans) that was a joy to work with.
Ngoma’s experience with space planning was a learning experience for the organization. Not only did Ngoma Center for Dance learn many aspects of space planning, we also learned about real estate brokerage firms and the relationships working with them. Ngoma is working with Lincoln Property Company brokers to acquire a permanent home. Quinn Evans provided a completed full space study and estimate for Ngoma’s future capital campaign. The materials will be used for space pricing and space evaluation for Ngoma’s permanent home.
During the process, Ngoma reviewed and negotiated two properties for possible lease (Fort Totten (1), Rhode Island Ave (1). Due to a conflicting agreement clause and a competing gym tenant, neither space was secured.
Update: Rhode Island Ave NE Space is back in negotiation! Stay Updated by Joining our Mailing List!
Thank Yous For The Team
Phase 1: To date, Ngoma Center for Dance acquired a Lincoln Property Company commercial broker team to aid Ngoma in potentially acquiring a space for its future headquarters. Under the advisement of Senior Architects at Quinn Evans firm, Ngoma has been diligent in the building selective process. With the aid of Quinn Evans, Ngoma has discovered its three-phase design structure. The first phase will be a DC space for the organization to just operate. The second phase brings enhancement to the initial space, while the final phase provides the fully-dream design. Moreover, Ngoma Center for Dance has obtained the expertise of Theatre Projects Consultants, an international firm assisting small and large arts spaces globally with offices in New York and London.
Phase 2: Quinn Evans provided a completed full space study and estimate for Ngoma’s future capital campaign. The materials will be used for space pricing and space evaluation for Ngoma’s permanent home. Ngoma Center for Dance gained new contacts to assist in the securing of its permanent home.
