Architectural Exemplars

Theatre le Bateau Feu by Mirkou Design Studio 

Mikou Design Studio conceived the new Bateau Feu theatre in Dunkirk both as an open urban venue – which is welcoming by the diversity of the complementary programme of events and activities that it provides and their strategic orientation in the urban space – and as a structuring civic building and arts amenity located on the Place du Général de Gaulle square. This new theatre is open to everyone. Its extension and rehabilitation provides an opportunity for experimenting the effects of architectural and urban renovation on the public. It offers a variety of spaces and provides a multitude of possibilities for using, occupying and experiencing the various spaces related to the theatre and its annexes, to cater for different types of people and allow different circulation flows of people at the same time. The following link is to further information about the competition winning design http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/23/theatre-le-bateau-feu-by-mikou-design-studio/

 Grand Canal Theatre - Daniel Libeskind

Located in Dublin, Ireland, the concept of the Grand Canal Square Theatre and Commercial Development is to build a powerful cultural presence expressed in dynamic volumes sculpted to project a fluid and transparent public dialogue with the cultural, commercial and residential surroundings whilst communicating the various inner forces intrinsic to the Theatre and office buildings. This composition creates a dynamic urban gathering place and icon mirroring the joy and drama emblematic of Dublin itself. The following link is to further information about the project http://www.archdaily.com/52814/grand-canal-theatre-daniel-libeskind/

Emmen Theatre by Henning Larsen Architects and Van den Berg Groep
 
This is a very interesting design that relates to the active building concept that I was aiming to achieve with Paddington. The building design as a large stage structure allows the theatre to stage many different activities. The walls can be moved, and it is possible to open up the small stages and thus create new outdoor stages. In addition, the main passage area of the building situated in connection with the foyer balconies constitutes a magnificent stage opening up to city life. The following link is to more information on this award winning design http://www.archdaily.com/227792/emmen-theatre-and-zoo-entrance-henning-larsen-architects-and-van-den-berg-groep/

Walk in Theatre by Suyabatmaz Demirel

This project resembles a very good idea to interact theatre at street level. This could be used at Paddington to create curiosity and engagement with the street level. Istanbul based architecture office Suyabatmaz Demirel designed the Walk-in Cinema inside the SALT Beyoglu building which is almost a cul-de-sac attached to Istiklal Street, one of the most important pedestrian zones of Istanbul. The 19th century apartment located here was refurbished to be the home of SALT, a non-profit cultural institution which opened just last month and in a very short time became one of the most active cultural institutions in the city. This open platform is designed to host the events, screenings and impromptu public projects that SALT will program and encourage.