Charcoalblue
Designing for Performance
(Author) Hugh PearmanThis book charts a twenty-year period in theatre design that maps the growth of large-scale adaptable theatre through Charcoalblue's work, alongside the world's leading architects. From the remaking of London's Young Vic Theatre in the mid-2000s, through larger scale projects for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House and many other cultural organisations worldwide, the practice have provided specialist expertise. Highly illustrated with photos and drawings, the book includes sections on adaptable theatres, temporary spaces, anti-culture palaces, theatrical transformations, and hidden gems. Each case study provides insightful analysis. There are sections which focus on updating historic theatres and creating performance spaces for leading academic institutions. The book also includes useful technical sections which focus on acoustics, digital environments and even a section which discusses developing seating.
Hugh Pearman
Hugh Pearman is a renowned British architectural critic and writer, best known for his insightful commentary in publications such as The Sunday Times and The Guardian. His keen observations and eloquent prose have made him a respected figure in the field, shaping discourse and understanding of contemporary architecture.
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