RESONANCE THEATRE
Theatre Architecture competition Organzer: OISTAT international organisation theatre architects Location: Berlin, Germany
Pause the urban life, floating on the riverbank!
Introduction The U-theatre was founded in 1988 with a focus on the Zen art of percussion. It uses music, drama, literature, dance, and other materials to practice a unique integration of Oriental and Western arts. Concept When people watch this kind of show, their satisfaction from viewing is far from than merely a visual experience. Not only do viewers use their eyes or ears, but their whole bodies are also involved. Design: Dispersion of Sound Although a traditional concert often aims for a uniform audience experience,while drumming exist freely as individual nuclei. Meanwhile, they can also join together. To the viewers,sound comes from all directions.
Design: Vibration The stage gives off energy from every step, every beat on its surface. The experience here is based on the sound vibrations caused by the movement of participants and the material of the stage shell. Integrating structure and surface in the audience’s seats, the environment challenges audience members to change their perspective. In the water, they take off each article of clothing, sensing ripples caused by the beats of drum, or they choose how much they want to participate in the show. Conclusion This stage can provide a different approach to viewing U-theatre performances. Uncertainty breed doubts, which inspire people to more creative conversation between audience members.
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Integrate structureand surface for audience seats. Also combine leading lights and stage lighting.
In the water, audience take off the clothing, sensing ripples revealing by the beats of drum.
The environment challenges the audience to change their perspective.
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