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11Nomad

A pavilion that travels and becomes a theatre.

A competition entry for a modular, itinerant pavilion that works as a temporary theatre, or stage. The plan is a ring. The seating wraps around a central stage, and a curtain closes it.

CategoryCompetition
CollaborationN. Catella, M. A. Catella
Year2015
Concept diagram: the pavilion as a theatre, between Greek theatre, comedy, satire and free speech
Concept diagram: the pavilion as a theatre, between Greek theatre, comedy, satire and free speech.
The Greek theatre and the pavilion compared: skené, orchestra, theatròn
The Greek theatre and the pavilion compared: skené, orchestra, theatròn. The skené becomes a mobile stage.
The pavilion in use: stage, red curtain and ring of seats
The pavilion in use: stage, red curtain and ring of seats. Render.
Isometric view of the ring with its tiered seating
Isometric view of the ring with its tiered seating.
Plan of the pavilion
Plan of the pavilion.
Section AA’
Section AA’.
Section through the stage and the tiered seating
Section through the stage and the tiered seating.
Modular composition: exhibition space, conference room, foyer, bar and workshop
Modular composition: exhibition space, conference room, foyer, bar and workshop.
Exploded axonometric view and abacus of the single elements: HEB 100 steel beam, roof sandwich panel, translucent and opaque polycarbonate s
Exploded axonometric view and abacus of the single elements: HEB 100 steel beam, roof sandwich panel, translucent and opaque polycarbonate sheets, structural plywood.