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Informationen zum Autor Dr Alistair Fair is Chancellor's Fellow of Architectural History at the University of Edinburgh. He specialises in twentieth-century architecture in Britain, with a particular interest in the post-1945 period and in the design of complex non-domestic buildings. Klappentext This book documents--and celebrates--Britain's contemporary theater architecture. It is about the conception, design, and delivery of spaces for drama between 2008 and 2018, a period of economic recession and financial austerity that has nonetheless seen a significant number of well-received theater-building projects. Intended not only for theater enthusiasts but also for individuals and organizations that may be contemplating a capital project of their own, Play On provides detailed "contemporary histories" of ten recent projects. It includes new theaters, like Liverpool's prize-winning Everyman Theatre and Cast in Doncaster, as well as major refurbishment and restoration projects such as the National Theatre in London and the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. Architects whose work is discussed include Haworth Tompkins, Aedas Arts Team, Bennetts Associates, Richard Murphy Architects, and Page\Park. An extended introductory section sets the case studies in their historical and contemporary contexts and draws out key themes, including sustainability, accessibility, and the need for theaters to be efficient yet welcoming public spaces. Zusammenfassung The last decade has seen the construction of numerous innovative and well-received performance venues, as well as the sensitive refurbishment of theatres and concert halls constructed in the past century. This book provides a detailed survey of current and recent architectural projects to display the vitality of contemporary performance architecture in Britain and Ireland. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Extended Essay: Historical Introduction: the post-war and 'Lottery' booms; Creative impulse in early twenty-first century music and drama; The place of the theatre in a digital age; Wider agendas: regeneration and identity; Process: building for the Arts in a different economic climate; 3. Case Studies: New Construction and Conversion: Refurbishment; Concert Halls; Future Directions ...
