Tricia Caracappa, The Darkroom: The Lifespan of a Match

THE DARK ROOM IS A THEATRE AND LOUNGE THAT CALLS YOU TO ABANDON

YOUR SOFA AND EXPERIENCE ACCLAIMED MOVIES AND LIVE JAZZ WITH UNIQUE SEATING AND DINING OPTIONS. GUESTS ARE INVITED TO FILL THE VOID IN THEIR NIGHTLIFE WITH FILM, FOOD, MUSIC AND FRIENDS.

SITE

PARTI DIAGRAM AFTER LOUNGE

BEFORE LOUNGE TICKETS

KITCHEN

THEATRE

USAGE DIAGRAM

USAGE BEFORE EARLY SHOW

USAGE AFTER EARLY SHOW AND DURING LATE SHOW PEOPLE FOR EARLY SHOW

USAGE DURING EARLY SHOW

USAGE AFTER LAST SHOW PEOPLE FOR DRINKS ONLY

PEOPLE FOR LATE SHOW

INSPIRATION

THE LIFESPAN OF A MATCH

MATCH LOUNGE

THEATRE

ASH LOUNGE

MATERIALS

MATCH LOUNGE

THEATRE

ASH LOUNGE

MATCH LOUNGE WITH SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION DIORAMA

MATCH LOUNGE WITH SINGING IN THE RAIN DIORAMA

MATCH LOUNGE WITH TITANIC DIORAMA

THEATRE

ASH “AFTER” LOUNGE

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Tricia Caracappa, The Darkroom: The Lifespan of a Match

Published on Feb 5, 2018

The New School

The Darkroom is a theater and lounge in Long Island City, showing acclaimed films and offering a variety of dining experiences. The Darkroom fills a void in the neighborhood and provides a venue for the community to gather around. The Darkroom is inspired by the lifespan of a match: First there is anticipation, then captivation, and finally remembrance. It is thus divided into three areas: a "before" lounge, the theater, and an after lounge. Outside, floor-to-ceiling windows allow passersby a glimpse at the changing diorama inside the before lounge & a hint at the screening of the day, to build anticipation of what's to come. Inside the theater, a movie captivates, as a match mesmerizes. When the lights are dim, dark grey walls and deep plum sofas allow the Gold VIP nook and self-serve popcorn to glow like a fire. Once the lights are off, the glow of the movie takes over. The extinguished match leaves us in darkness and leaves an impression of what was once there. Closing our eyes, we

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