This soundstage, known as Stage 24, housed the meticulously crafted sets for all the iconic locations of the show:
* Monica and Rachel's apartment: This set, with its purple door and kitchen window, was the most central location.
* Central Perk: This iconic coffee shop was a haven for the friends, with its orange couch and familiar setting.
* Joey's apartment: This apartment was slightly different from the others, with its mismatched furniture and quirky decor.
* Chandler and Joey's apartment: This set was initially Joey's apartment before Chandler moved in.
* The hallway: The hallway connecting the apartments, often used for comedic scenes.
While most of the scenes were filmed on the soundstage, a few scenes were filmed on location, including:
* The street outside Central Perk: This was used for exterior shots of the coffee shop.
* The fountain at the park: The friends would often meet at the fountain, which was also a location for some scenes.
* The Museum of Natural History: The museum was featured in several episodes, including the iconic "The One With the Holiday Armadillo" episode.
* The restaurant where Ross and Rachel meet: This restaurant was also filmed on location, although the specific restaurant used has never been disclosed.
The use of a single soundstage for most of the filming allowed for efficient production and maintained the consistency of the show's visual style. However, the occasional filming on location helped add variety and realism to the show.