Spatial Phantoms
Reimagining Historic Theater Typologies for the Digital Age:
Media Spaces Empowering Public Voice
The objective of this research is to adapt the theatre typology for the digital age, with the creation of interactive media spaces that serve to amplify the public voice. In light of the profound impact of digital transformation on our lives, there is a pressing need to rethink the very nature of architecture. In this project, I draw upon the traditions of theatres, forums, cinemas and panorama buildings to explore reinterpretations for the 21st century. My objective is to create liberated public spaces where communities can engage in forums and virtual spectacles. The site selected for this project is the Burgtheater. The location, in close proximity to both Parliament and the Rathaus, symbolises the evolving concepts of democracy and participation. The three types of intervention will be introduced at varying scales, with references drawn from both historic and contemporary precedents.