Architects are widely despised in the theatre community due to their propensity toward designing completely nonfunctional theatre spaces and buildings. This is largely due to cutting corners (sometimes literally) when fitting the building to site, and in other times the architects' artistic vision is often prioritised over the practical reality of theatre-making. My aim when … Continue reading Designing the Theatre
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Development of Moments: Collection of Sketches
Individual Drama Rehearsal Pods: Surrounding Conditions and Configurations An idea I am interested in exploring is bringing drama and dance storage out of its often-'hidden' position, with a more open configuration which would allow students to interact with items usually reserved only for final performances. This concept is paired with the idea of 'boredom' and … Continue reading Development of Moments: Collection of Sketches
Development of Moments: Models and Photoshopping
The following models and photoshop work were a way for me to develop the individual drama rehearsal pods. While I originally was interested in experimenting with dark-coloured materials, my group members were interested in me exploring a lighter palette (which, indeed, would automatically make the space feel less enclosed). We also talked about including diffused … Continue reading Development of Moments: Models and Photoshopping
A Moment: Individual Rehearsal Spaces
After coming together as a group following the Mid-Semester Crit and collectively reflecting on the feedback we were given, we began independently designing key 'moments' within our project. I was interested in exploring the individual rehearsal spaces, as these are often not considered in Performing Arts Centres for disciplines other than music. This concept is … Continue reading A Moment: Individual Rehearsal Spaces
Initial Ideas
Having selected our brief and established our group, we individually worked on relaying our initial ideas onto paper. This was an important step, as we could sort through and consider our own thoughts first (and make these visible) without becoming muddled in an explosion of ideas in group discussion. This also made it easier to … Continue reading Initial Ideas
'What is a Wall?' & Other Questions 