Architectures of the Imaginery: [07] Wyly Theatre by REX/OMA

An ultimate theatre machine.

What I'm really interested is the notion to introduce new technologies when designing buildings. As in the case of Wyly Theatre in Dallas, new technologies that allow for a performing space to trans-form and reconfigure in accordance with the vision of an art director or requirements of the variety of performances that would be held there. The space that is not restrain to the architecture of the building. The ultimate theatre machine where all the elements of the stage and auditorium are literally flowing from the ceiling or are hidden in the walls using mechanizations that till now was used in the an opera houses design.

This was my main inspiration to create a multi form space which can go over a series of configurations in short amount of time. Where both the auditorium and galleries can be deployed to host a different performance each time and the layout is not dictated by the architecture. The directors and scenic designers are empowered to experiment with configurations that fulfils their artistic desires. Thanks to its multi layout and multi procession the theatre grants its artistic directors freedom to determine the entire theater experience. The auditorium has the ability to go back ,in a short time, to a flat floor organisation - in order to be rented out and generate an extra income.