DSPA

adam m. smith

performing arts theater facility

DSPA

detroit school of performing art

school_Lawrence Technological University course_Architectural Design Studio 5 design_Adam M. Smith instructor_Michael Giovanni, AIA jurors_Rejane Leao

DSPA

Project Overview_02 Design Analysis_04 Concept Formation_08 Architecture_14

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A performance theater located in the heart of an urban area must e urban fabric. The Detroit School of Performing Art displays it’s tale front of the inhabitants of Detroit.

character The architecture responds to the events that occur inside. The main spaces separate themselves from the rest creating connections that must extend past the original notion of architectural space.

PO project overview

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fox theater_01 comerica park_02 detroit opera_03 people mover stop_04 grand circus park_05

fisher theater_06 existing church_07 chelli’s chilli_08

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design analysis

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proposed pedestrian traffic car traffic

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drawings by jesica russell

current activity current conditions create points of activity around the theater district. people do not move from venue to venue instead people go to one location and leave the city afterwards.

proposed activity proposed design connects the space in between the areas of large population. the theater and performance college will connect the surrounding areas and create a constant flow of pedestrian activity.

DA

design analysis

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strata 8

main program elements including the grand public theater, chamber music hall, and black box theater.

sub-strata

substantial program elements that contribute to the strata.

traverse connections occur between the strata and the sub-strata.

CF concept formation

stratum

- molecular materials - substantial elements - formal relations

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CF concept formation

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architecture

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site plan

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general public theater seating for 800 - 12,000 sf stage + back stage area - 2,000 sf control + projection room - 200 sf spotlight booth - 200 sf

chamber music hall seating for 200 - 3,000 sf stage + back stage area - 1,000 sf control + projection room - 200 sf spotlight booth - 150 sf

black box theater

theater - 2,000 sf storage for seating + props - 600 sf

18 main theatrical elemetns

Arch dressing rooms + make-up rooms dressing rooms (2) - 150 sf dressing rooms (2) - 300 sf men’s make-up room - 200 sf women’s make-up room - 200 sf

second level seating

prop + costume storage costume storage - 400 sf costume workshop - 400 sf prop or scene storage - 800 sf instrumental storage - 400 sf

rehearsal rooms instrumental - 800 sf chorus - 800 sf acting - 1,200 sf

stagecraft workshop woodworking shop - 400 sf metalworking shop - 400 sf material storage - 400 sf

second level program

faculty administration

main level seating

stage manager - 150 sf open office area - 300 sf conference room - 200 sf

19 stage + back stage

lobby + gallery reception area

coat room - 240 sf ticket offices - 100 sf foundation room (open to gallery) - 200 sf bar (open to gallery) - 80 sf public toilets (2) - 300 sf ea.

main level program

traverse

bridges serve as means of connection between spaces. creating connections to all program and displaying a performance of building inhabitants who travel through the walkways.

required vertical circulation - 4 passenger elevators + 1 service

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Arch

truss the extension element acts as one large truss allowing for a cantilever to extend out over the pedestrian sidewalk.

21 web structure the structure is comprised of steel tubing that wraps the spaces to create a solid enclosure. the pattern takes the shape of a web by creating diagonal members and triangular panels. the structure is thickest where it is needed most, and thinnest where the loads are small. this is a reactive system to accommodate for loads in specific areas.

structure

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Arch

lobby + gallery

the lobby and gallery space opens up the second level exposing the structure of the cantilever. through the opening of the second level the connection thread breaks through the second level floor and down to the first level gallery space.

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general public theater entry

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Arch

a second entry is located at the rear of the site next to the chelli’s chilli restaurant. the entry is focused on the events of the main general public theater. this second entry point creates a point of activity at the now deserted street corner.

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performance arm

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Arch the connection thread ends at a point above woodward avenue. this extension is the performance arm for the theater facility. it reaches out and engages the urban fabric making a statement that this theater is a part of the city of detroit.

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elevation_03

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elevation_01

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black box theater

chamber music hall

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architectural design studio 5