Brain Embassy Amphitheatre
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Project Description
Every society needs space to sit by the campfire, to talk, to listen, to express oneself. BE Amphitheatre does precisely that for Warsaw. We want it to become the place of meaningful gatherings and speeches, a new symbol for this part of Mokotów and fuel for change. Through this modern construct we siphon our philosophy - search for a new angle to things already known. Make yourself utmost comfortable in BE amphitheatre - surrounded by nature you’ll open yourself up to new experiences.
Geographical Scope
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Urban or rural issues
Physical or other transformations
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Description of the project
Summary
Amphitheater is the open, democratic space dedicated to holding interesting meet-ups and performance arts, that would be easily accessible for each and every tenant and employees of the Służewo’s business sector. Outdoor scene rose to face the demand that haunts Warsaw’s business district - lack of open and public spaces, free of fences, allowing for casual, friendly meetings out in the open.
The final shape of this building is a match made out of the classical formula of amphitheater and green zones, so desperately needed in this part of town. The object is inscribed into a circle, covered by the massive, glass filled - concrete roof, supported by the powerful, ferroconcrete wall.
Over and around the auditorium goes the characteristic, monumental concrete ring encircling both concrete/englassed roof as well as grass-covered hill by the street. It was carefully placed as such, at this specific angle to allow for s seamless transition of the landscape into the auditorium.
For curators and guests await: the main stage of 40m2, main stage’s window, long for 11m and 4m wide, roughly 140 spectator seats and widespread WIFI access, special seats for disabled people and independent lighting for each sector. The stage was equipped with the newest AV wiring, accordingly with investor's wishes, allowing for steering from both BMS and director’s booth level.
The square around the amphitheatre was given a new life with entirely novel footing that bears resemblance to the revitalized promenade in Tel Aviv, bursting with life day in, day out. Round structure of the building is complemented by the flowing forms of green spaces, filled with benches and playgrounds. The Amphitheatre was built from scratch on the grounds belonging to the Adgar BIT building, in which Brain Embassy is located, as well as BE Yourself with interiors designed solely by the mode:lina™ studio.
Key objectives for sustainability
The designed solutions in the field of greenery are a smooth continuation of greenery present in public space. The building from the street side opens a green grassy hill, and the angle of the ring makes the building from the street side a natural extension of the terrain. While respecting the existing context of the street's greenery, the existing large tree has also been preserved.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
The final shape of this building is a match made out of the classical formula of amphitheater and green zones, so desperately needed in this part of town. The object is inscribed into a circle, covered by the massive, glass filled - concrete roof, supported by the powerful, ferroconcrete wall.
Over and around the auditorium goes the characteristic, monumental concrete ring encircling both concrete/englassed roof as well as grass-covered hill by the street. It was carefully placed as such, at this specific angle to allow for s seamless transition of the landscape into the auditorium.
The dome of the stage was designed as a green roof and the adjacent area will be covered with grass, with the possibility of developing a flower meadow.
Key objectives for inclusion
The amphitheater performs the following tasks:
- supporting the local community deprived of places in the vicinity that could be used for social and cultural integration,
- making the place more attractive and attracting the local community and - integrating it into organized events,
- enabling the organization of occasional events for children and youth,
- enabling the organization of small events for employees of the Adgar BIT office building, organization of commercial events / conferences.
- outdoor meetings or lectures to keep social distancing
Results in relation to category
The amphitheater performs the following tasks:
- supporting the local community deprived of places in the vicinity that could be used for social and cultural integration,
- making the place more attractive and attracting the local community and - integrating it into organized events,
- enabling the organization of occasional events for children and youth,
- enabling the organization of small events for employees of the Adgar BIT office building, organization of commercial events / conferences.
- outdoor meetings or lectures to keep social distancing
How Citizens benefit
The amphitheater performs the following tasks:
- supporting the local community deprived of places in the vicinity that could be used for social and cultural integration,
- making the place more attractive and attracting the local community and - integrating it into organized events,
- enabling the organization of occasional events for children and youth,
- enabling the organization of small events for employees of the Adgar BIT office building, organization of commercial events / conferences.
- outdoor meetings or lectures to keep social distancing
Physical or other transformations
Innovative character
The implementation of the outdoor stage project shows that even private investments can be focused on improving the quality of public space. In the private area, completely open space was created, intended for everyone without restrictions. In addition to the entertainment and event function, a multifunctional, large playground was also created, open to all residents.
The amphitheater is an open, democratic space for interesting meetings and artistic shows, available to all residents and employees of the business part of Służewiec. The open-air scene was created in response to the challenges faced by the business district of Warsaw - the lack of open public spaces, which would allow meetings in the open air and in a friendly environment.
Learning transferred to other parties
The construction of the open-air stage shows that even private investments can be focused on improving the quality of public space. In the private area, a completely open space was created, intended for everyone without restrictions. In addition to the entertainment and event function, a multifunctional, large playground was also created, open to all residents.
We want it to become the place of meaningful gatherings and speeches, a new symbol for this part of Mokotów and fuel for change. Through this modern construct we siphon our philosophy - search for a new angle to things already known.
