Author: Chris Saour @chrissaour
Title: Ambivalent Theater
Description: “This project explores architectural ambivalence between indexicality and anonymity by examining filmmaking tools and techniques.
By questioning the ubiquitous relationship of our perspectival perceptions and flat constructions, this theater introduces a quasi-material change granted by the facade modulation between tense and flaccid.
The ambiguous materiality of the theater, whether concrete, metal, or fabric, is brought by a vinyl facade that gently inflates and deflates by the heat produced from the audiences and performances.
As opposed to pursuing a theatrical spectacle as an urban icon, it finds its own architectural significance in the aesthetics between speaking and unspoken.”
Professor: Ryosuke Imaeda @ryoimaeda
Committee Member: Rhett Russo
School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), School of Architecture @rpiofficial@rpi_architecture
