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FUN FACTORY Experimental Theater by AtelierOFFLINE

FUN FACTORY Experimental Theater by AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE

FUN FACTORY Experimental Theater by AtelierOFFLINE

As for the functional requirements, bring the culture of stand-up comedy and giving the performance to the mass would be the core content. At the same time, they also have the attributes of a small scene comedy theater, interviews, screening halls, exhibitions, retail and social venues, even though the area is only 100 square meters. In the theater design, corresponding scenes are preset for temporary site attributes and applications in various unknown scenes, which give the space a possibility for self-renewal.

photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE

Stand-up comedy performance would always be the main function in this design. they interviewed many other well-known actors in order to meet their environment requirements. They try to avoid as much interference factors that disturb performer and audience as possible, such as redundant light. At the same time, from a wider public perspective, they create a popular cultural product with affinity and interest.

photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE
photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE

The performance space is based on the concept of “round field”, the center (stage) and part (audience) of the regular venue, and the special extension of the entrance and exit channels. It could solve the problem of light environment interference during the performance and provide the guidance to audience the off-site exhibitions, events, and retail areas before and after the performance.

photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE
photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE

The outside area of the theater always maintains good interaction and openness with the public area. An open communication space is formed at the edge of the venue and the bar in the middle island. Performance information is displayed in a conspicuous place in a rolling manner. They intentionally weaken the influence of the sound and the light which implied the popular attributes of the stand-up comedy culture in terms of boundaries and emotions.

photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE
photo_credit AtelierOFFLINE
AtelierOFFLINE

 

Project credits

Interior Architects

Project data

Project Year
2020
Category
Theaters
Building Area
100 m2