Parramatta Theater
Creating Spaces In Between
Poster
Models
Sitemodel 1:500
Sectionmodel 1:100
Constantina
Work
Located on the Southeastern side of Australia, Parramatta is a suburb 23 km from Sydney.
The City host one of the first European Settlements in Australia and has a historical Center with Church st. as the main vein.
Parramatta Theater is located on the northern side of the River and is bounded by Prince Alfred Park. These attractions make the Site valuable and appeal to several entrances.
Besides, the Site has a significant topography with a slope of 8 meters.
"The building gave back so much - it had a voice"
Andrea Veccia, Scavalli Mathews Architects, INDESIGN issue 47
Concepts of design
GRID: Creating a Grid on the site controlled by the sorroundings
Inspiration: Swiss sound box pavilion, Germany
RIBBON: Creating a connection between elements on the Site with the use of a ribbon
Inspiration: Exhibition area in Reykjavic City Center and Alfred Deakin building, Federation square, Melbourne
MATERIALS: Creating an industrial atmosphere by the use of raw honest materials
Inspiration: INDESIGN magazine, issue 47, 2011 and Vintage stores in Fitzroy, Melbourne
Location Keyplan
Location Section
Site Plan
Site section
Site Elevation
Exploration of design - Section of Large Theater
"Forest" - Steel columns with holes to create music when wind accur
Small section showing different levels of platforms and the connection of concrete walls and the steel ribbon
Render - From Church st.
Render - Large Theater
