Design Ideation S i t e A n a l y s i s | A s h e v i l l e, NC The traditional theater building acts as a social hub for interaction and artistic expression surrounding performances. The contemporary theater should strive to augment these ideals by extending the life of the building to be experienced, outside of scheduled performances. In order to facilitate a constant engagement of performer and audience, the architecture of the contemporary theater should be complimentary of the program within. There is no need for highly ornate spaces, but rather a sophisticated level of detail articulation and spaces that invite spectators and respect an artist’s performance. In these claims, the design process led to an arrangement of spaces responding to its context, focusing on the production, viewing, and interaction with the art of performance. The center integrates with contexts by attempting a respectful scale, while facilitating a transparency to the community in the performance process taking place within its walls.
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