Concepts of Paramatta Theatre Design Proposal - The stadium, railway station, civic place and ferry piers are some of the places of interest in Parramatta, together with the layout of the streets, which will be taken into account when proposing the design of the theatre. The site has great potential in enhancing the movement of people between the two sides of the river, with existing 'dead' green areas limiting the circulation path. From the precedents studies, both Peter Zumthor and Alvar Aalto were able to integrate their churches harmoniously with the landscape, with the Saint Benedict Chapel half embedded into the slope and the Riola Parish Church's outline referencing to the mountainous nature of the area. These ideas are incorporated into the Parramatta Theatre design proposal to try to integrate the proposed buildings with the nearby context, with the building outline mimicking the landscape and the buildings aligning to the Parramatta river.
The proposed theatre consists of 3 buildings which houses a large theatre, a small theatre and offices respectively. Preparation spaces and service areas are available in both theatre buildings for more convenient uses.
The design proposes to attract pedestrians to walk through the site from the Lennox Bridge down to the riverside. People are encouraged to walk on the 'roofs', which lead them gently down. The sloping of the roofs not only helps to act as a guide to a path, but also serves as performing spaces for audiences to gather.
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