Alfred Vinyu 210044535 Studiowork 2 Exercise 3

The use of a tensile structure appears to defy gravity and

the space below is defined.

It is an abstract form of the concept. The trees in the background define the boundary.

The performance stage and the backstage area merge the

inside with the outside and maintain spatial continuity. The

roof at the back defines the space below by being separate

from the structure below which would have resulted in an

enclosed space. The roof over the performance stage

defines the space below it and maintains spatial continuity

by extending beyond the stage itself.

The different components can be seen as being separate. With the exception of the

changing area, all the spaces of the theatre can be penetrated. Spaces are defined by

overhead roof planes, change in base plane levels and trees.

STW2 Exercise 3 – Space defining Characteristics of Hub

References:

Ching, F. 1979. Architecture: Form, Space, and Order. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Inc.

Righini, P. 1999. Thinking Architecturally, An introduction to the creation of form and space. South

Africa. University of Cape Town Press.