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Whoever comes, can stay
The proposal for the new theatre in Delft addresses the issue of underused foyers in publicly funded cultural buildings, which are often located in prominent positions in city centers. These spaces are typically only active shortly before performances, leaving them empty for most of the day. This project reimagines the theatre as an active part of everyday urban life, transforming it into a place that people can use continuously.
The new theatre replaces three existing buildings on the site and is positioned on the southern side of the plot. It contributes to a hybrid urban environment in which cultural, commercial, and social functions overlap, an approach already envisioned in Delft’s urban development plans of the 1960s. The existing HEMA building, constructed during that period, remains an important part of the site. While the ground floor continues to function as a retail space, the upper floors are largely underused, offering an opportunity to expand the program of the Theatre of the Future.
The site has two distinct conditions. The eastern side allows for truck access, while the western side faces a pedestrian street lined with smaller shops. In response, the building is organized along an east–west axis into three zones: the back-of-house to the east, the front-of-house to the west, and the auditorium positioned centrally between them.
At the front of the building, the underside of the auditorium is lifted to create additional space, forming an extension of the pedestrian street. This area functions as a public space both during the day and at night. During the day, the foyer operates as a “third place,” welcoming a wide range of users. In the summer months, the façade can be opened completely, allowing the space to function as a small public square beneath the auditorium. ...
The proposal for the new theatre in Delft addresses the issue of underused foyers in publicly funded cultural buildings, which are often located in prominent positions in city centers. These spaces are typically only active shortly before performances, leaving them empty for most of the day. This project reimagines the theatre as an active part of everyday urban life, transforming it into a place that people can use continuously.
The new theatre replaces three existing buildings on the site and is positioned on the southern side of the plot. It contributes to a hybrid urban environment in which cultural, commercial, and social functions overlap, an approach already envisioned in Delft’s urban development plans of the 1960s. The existing HEMA building, constructed during that period, remains an important part of the site. While the ground floor continues to function as a retail space, the upper floors are largely underused, offering an opportunity to expand the program of the Theatre of the Future.
The site has two distinct conditions. The eastern side allows for truck access, while the western side faces a pedestrian street lined with smaller shops. In response, the building is organized along an east–west axis into three zones: the back-of-house to the east, the front-of-house to the west, and the auditorium positioned centrally between them.
At the front of the building, the underside of the auditorium is lifted to create additional space, forming an extension of the pedestrian street. This area functions as a public space both during the day and at night. During the day, the foyer operates as a “third place,” welcoming a wide range of users. In the summer months, the façade can be opened completely, allowing the space to function as a small public square beneath the auditorium. ...
Whoever comes, can stay
The proposal for the new theatre in Delft addresses the issue of underused foyers in publicly funded cultural buildings, which are often located in prominent positions in city centers. These spaces are typically only active shortly before performances, leaving them empty for most of the day. This project reimagines the theatre as an active part of everyday urban life, transforming it into a place that people can use continuously.
The new theatre replaces three existing buildings on the site and is positioned on the southern side of the plot. It contributes to a hybrid urban environment in which cultural, commercial, and social functions overlap, an approach already envisioned in Delft’s urban development plans of the 1960s. The existing HEMA building, constructed during that period, remains an important part of the site. While the ground floor continues to function as a retail space, the upper floors are largely underused, offering an opportunity to expand the program of the Theatre of the Future.
The site has two distinct conditions. The eastern side allows for truck access, while the western side faces a pedestrian street lined with smaller shops. In response, the building is organized along an east–west axis into three zones: the back-of-house to the east, the front-of-house to the west, and the auditorium positioned centrally between them.
At the front of the building, the underside of the auditorium is lifted to create additional space, forming an extension of the pedestrian street. This area functions as a public space both during the day and at night. During the day, the foyer operates as a “third place,” welcoming a wide range of users. In the summer months, the façade can be opened completely, allowing the space to function as a small public square beneath the auditorium.
The proposal for the new theatre in Delft addresses the issue of underused foyers in publicly funded cultural buildings, which are often located in prominent positions in city centers. These spaces are typically only active shortly before performances, leaving them empty for most of the day. This project reimagines the theatre as an active part of everyday urban life, transforming it into a place that people can use continuously.
The new theatre replaces three existing buildings on the site and is positioned on the southern side of the plot. It contributes to a hybrid urban environment in which cultural, commercial, and social functions overlap, an approach already envisioned in Delft’s urban development plans of the 1960s. The existing HEMA building, constructed during that period, remains an important part of the site. While the ground floor continues to function as a retail space, the upper floors are largely underused, offering an opportunity to expand the program of the Theatre of the Future.
The site has two distinct conditions. The eastern side allows for truck access, while the western side faces a pedestrian street lined with smaller shops. In response, the building is organized along an east–west axis into three zones: the back-of-house to the east, the front-of-house to the west, and the auditorium positioned centrally between them.
At the front of the building, the underside of the auditorium is lifted to create additional space, forming an extension of the pedestrian street. This area functions as a public space both during the day and at night. During the day, the foyer operates as a “third place,” welcoming a wide range of users. In the summer months, the façade can be opened completely, allowing the space to function as a small public square beneath the auditorium.