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Blackbox Theatre Addition

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Huntington Ave., Boston, MA

Arch567 Studio

date: spring 2008

 

Designed as an expansion of the Huntington Theatre complex, this project was centered around three themes: transparency (open to surroundings), objective presence (notify), simplicit understanding (clean connections/joints).  The black box theatre is treated as a ‘cube’ set within the building, clad in stone panels on both the exterior and interior.  Surrounding corridors and public spaces are separated from this theatre by a gap — serving as a visual and physical separation.  The glass façade provides for immediate connection to the surrounding community, allowing the public visual access. A strong emphasis placed on using structure to influence form and sense of space.

 

The materials chosen are all smooth surfaced rigid materials.  Their panelized nature composes a network of joints and edges that form an understood grid with definitive beginning and end; differing materials meet cleanly. In addition to the overall architectural design, thought and consideration was given to structural components and mechanical systems, in an effort to maintain a coordinated approach to implementation of the design elements.  The material composition — imparting a sense of frankness — makes for a building that is inviting to the public. The stone cladding (travertine) of the theatre 'cube' itself intended to be backlit, providing for a subtle ambiance and make itself known to the passerby. 

 

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