Week 11

The theatre stage is designed to accommodate 200 people. The space will function for various activities such as concerts, dances, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, exhibitions and lecture talks about environmental sustainability- a strong commitment to Woodford.

Clear Views of Stage 

 

                                Audience                                                                                                         Stage

This week I did some researching on theatre design and learned that to ensure all spectators have a clear view of the stage one must sit upright and look down on to the stage. Steep seating is designed in the theatre stage so the spectator has a good observation view of the performer/s. The idea is so the viewer has a downward vision onto the stage providing excellent views.

Design Development of the Buildings Form Through Experimentation and Understanding of its Height

 

 After discussing the structure with Murray it was clear I needed to consider where the direction of light will enter, the position of the skylight and to think about ways to prevent over heating. As the skylight is positioned in an angle problems relating to over-heating could possibly occur providing an uncomfortable space. I tried redesigning the skylight to sit vertically to prevent direct sunlight (northern light) from entering  inside the building. The idea was to provide indirect sunlight (south facing) to deeply penetrate down into the building providing a brightly illuminated  room without over-heating the space.

Redesigning the Roofs Structure- to design a new skylight that will provide indirect lighting