Location - University of Arizona, USA Function - Dance Studio by Gould Evans Architects. Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation Form The shape takes the form of a 3 dimensional mobius strip which is used for the interior as well as the exterior shape using a continuous outer shelf and dynamic angles which emphasize movement. The façade of woven mesh fabric walls emphasizes movement with their mobius strip shape. These are located on the east elevation of the building and are held away from the dance studio’s glass walls, offering protection from the elements and shade from the harsh Arizona sun. The exterior of the building uses brick, copper and rusted steel. Over the entrance is the 2 nd floor glass covered dance studio used as a display box which allows students to be visible during both the day and at night (perhaps generating a form of curiosity to onlookers from outside and thereby attracting people to the theatre. The 2 nd floor studio is raised on columns which are not vertical and have been termed “dancing columns”. These are located on a matrix of points resulting from the starting positions for each movement of work from a Serenade dance. Dance Theatre/ Auditorium The auditorium contains 300 seats and a performance stage with a stage flying system. The interior walls metal stud framed use a delicate earth tone colour which flows directly up the sides of the room. There are many different angled planes used in the auditorium. The angles and technology help facilitate acoustics and light. To help with the visuals: • The room is 6 degrees wider at the front than at the back, creating an illusion that you are closer to the stage than you really are and this helps create good sightlines. • The forestage area is only 3.65m in front of the curtain adding to the sense of keeping the audience close to the stage (the last row of seats is no farther than 18.2m from the stage). • The back row is about 1.15m above the stage. • The seats themselves are arranged in a continental style with 2 side aisles. There is no balcony nor a large cross aisle in the seating in order to enhance the intimate nature of the room. The stage is a dark backdrop on which performers play, with a fly tower with a roof sitting 18.9m above it. The stage is made of 2.4 x 1.2m plywood sheets with 0.6m square foam pads 5.4m apart from the bottom and covered with a Harlequin dance floor. Functional Precedent Analysis – Stevie Eller Dance Theatre