Theater

Bladel has a new cultural heartbeat - a hub for community, culture and connection. The former bank building on the town square has been transformed by GROUP A, in collaboration with Fabrique and ABT, into a lively community and cultural centre featuring a theater, library, café and space for more than 45 associations. BRUIS is the result of a co-creation process with the Municipality of Bladel and Den Herd. DigiDaan A striking silhouette on the town squareThe intervention at the front of the building marks a new chapter in its history. Above the entrance on the market side, a striking new volume has been added with a panoramic hall and balconies that literally break through the existing façade. This combined with a woode... More

The new theatre is a pivotal element of the broader redevelopment project for Via Milano, titled“Oltrela strada.”This initiative seeks to transform the industrial identity of the area, establishing the theatreas a landmark in a zone undergoing significant revitalization, enriched by numerous enhancementprojects. Federico Covre Federico Covre Set back from the street line, the architecture creates a“civic churchyard”paved with granite and atree-lined plaza on its eastern side, adjacentto the existing residential area. The plaza is distinguishedby ventilation chimneys and the mirrored volume of the plant room to the south. Redefining thesurrounding public space is as crucial as the architecture itself in enh... More

The Jacobs Music Center, home to the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, is now a top-tier venue for concerts, comedy shows, corporate events, film screenings, and more. This nearly 100-year-old hall has been beautifully transformed into a modern performance space while preserving its historic charm. Reopened in September 2024, the hall boasts state-of-the-art digital sound and lighting technology that can accommodate up to 1,823 audience members. Banker Wire The revitalization of the Jacobs Music Center was a collaborative effort by the architectural firm HGA, acoustical consultant Akustiks, and Banker Wire decorative wire mesh formed and installed by fabricator MG McGrath. Key upgrades include a reconfigured stage, a new choral terrace be... More

The Parlevinkerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will have a new cultural center for the Banne-Noord district. The center features a theater hall, various activity rooms and a large meeting room on the ground floor and a breeding ground for artists on the upper floors. The municipality of Amsterdam Art & Culture is the client for the cultural part, the Buurtcentra Foundation is the client for the breeding ground. Rochdale is delegated developer.  NEXT's design is based on an open structure in which connection is central, a robust framework that is flexible and multifunctional. The architecture connects the square and activity spaces and an urban veranda on the first floor forms a continuity of the public domain. Shed roofs give the volume... More

"Boulimie" was originally the title of the official cabaret show at the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition. It later gave its name to the venue where it was created. The venue became a permanent fixture on the Lausanne scene, and from 1965 onwards offered a program that gave pride of place to humor in all its forms. It thus became a theatre, and its productions gradually toured Switzerland and the French-speaking world. © Dylan Perrenoud / LOCALARCHITECTURE First transformation In 1970, the troupe led by Martine Jeanneret and Lova Golovtchiner converted the former popular restaurant on Place Arlaud, a stone's throw from La Riponne, into a 150-seat theatre. A small stage that will feature the leading Swiss and foreign comedians of ev... More

The Forum Fondazione Bertarelli originates from a thorough study of the settlement models in the inland of the Maremma plains. This 300-seat concert hall has an organic shape, perfectly self-contained and within the golden ratio, whose proportions were designed for non-mechanical acoustic amplification. From a distance as well as from close range, the Forum is not perceived as a building. Being free of openings, its rugged concrete surface with the earth tones of cement is reminiscent of a mound and fortified by wavy oxidised iron plate, which it partially envelops. Going uphill through an olive grove along the iron wall supporting the volume of the hall, we enter the foyer, one dematerialized space flooded by light where the outside landsc... More

Experience a unique cultural space in Lyon with the Theater L’Île Ô, Europe’s first floating theater, and a remarkable architectural masterpiece. This hybrid cultural space perfectly complements the river, serving as a symbol of Lyon’s cultural and environmental dynamism, making it a must-visit destination for years to come. Copyright Waterstudio.NL Copyright Waterstudio.NL Constructed using modern and sustainable building material called Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), the Theater L’Île Ô boasts a stunning interior that showcases the natural beauty of wood. The playful design of six volumes reflects wooden blocks that add a sense of whimsy to the overall aesthetic, while the prismati... More

 The the foyer of the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, originally designed by architect Cees Dam in 1986, has been renewed. Dam & Partners Architecten is responsible for the design of the new foyer in collaboration with Richard Hutten Studio, who designed the custom furniture. In separate phases, the public toilets were renovated, the storage cellar was transformed into an education center and the public foyer was completely renovated. The aim of the renovations is to offer the program to a wider and more diverse audience. One of the starting points in the design is to facilitate a better reception of visitors and a better connection between the various functions in the building and the wishes and requirements of our time. In or... More

One of the main goals in designing the complex as a social hub is the human interactions and celebrating the artistic and cultural events. The intent is to create a cultural gathering place that can facilitate communication between the whole part of society which led to more citizens’-cultural conversation.  The lobby is the connecting element of the halls serving as the focal point of the complex.  It has the ability to play variety of roles, including concerts, artistic and cultural events. The multifunctionality of this large space has been enhanced by adding two elements which are a bridge and a communal seating. The proposed bridge not only balance the scale of the space but also perform as a spine which various space... More

The architect, Henri Chauvet, designed a unique building in 1986 to fit the cinema “Le Scarron” and the theatre “Les Sources”. Our analysis of the current building showed that the public and the pedestrians don’t notice these facilities mainly due to the architecture.   Our proposal extends the entrance hall to the square in front of the building inviting people inside. The newly ramps help identifying the two different facilities and simplify the circulation of people. The elegant designed and the setting of our proposal unify the building with its environment. Today people notice the building and feel attracted inside.   We used a contemporary reflecting material on the façade to make thi... More

Reopened in 2015 after a long restoration, the Teatro Sociale in Sondrio (Italy) is one of the main places of culture in the city and province. A rich theatre, music and dance season enriches the local cultural landscape, all enlightened by Flos and designed by the engineer Nicola Berlucchi from the Studio Berlucchi. The Teatro Sociale is also available for associations and individuals, as well as for the organization of events, conventions and conferences. An ad hoc space for events is located in the basement has recently been added to the overall offer. The store offers a particular space use, all illuminated by the following Flos' luminaires: USO, IC Lights, Zeppelin and G-O.  Images: © Germano Borrelli More

Situated in close proximity to existing drama, choir and music programs, Palo Alto High School’s Performing Arts Center creates new, flexible spaces—and new opportunities—for each.   Providing community gathering and meeting areas as well as performance space, the facility is fully equipped with the latest A/V technology, and can accommodate an entire grade group for orientations, lectures and assemblies.   The exterior elevation features traditional design elements, including covered porches and arcades. Multifunctional, the gabled roof utilizes a simply conveying system to channel and discharge water, while the porches and arcades offer shading to reduce heat gain.   With construction recently... More

The project is aimes to achieve the functional restoration of the former Saint Rocco’s church, for cultural purposes, while transforming it into a permanent theater and a multi-purpose hall.   Mildly maintained over the years, the building has been affected by general renovation works on the roof with the addition of a reinforced concrete curb stiffened by transversal steel tie rods and the replacement of the original roof with a concrete and masonry structure.   Being the building bound and of secular construction, however having a public non-religious theatrical destination from an earlier period to 1967, the works of stage adjustment, maintenance of the installations, safety and furnishing were necessary to make the h... More

Originally designed to house both Casper College and Natrona County High School, the Collegiate Gothic-inspired complex was constructed between 1924 and 1927 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This project included a complete renovation of the existing 145,000-square-feet historic building and a 137,000-square-feet addition. To ensure continued occupancy during construction, the project was divided into six phases of construction spanning almost five years.The design takes its inspiration from the district’s guiding principles: a culture of empowerment, inventive learning settings, collaborative learning environments, a memorable campus, and meaningful community partnerships. The revitalized school, both histori... More