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City as Theatre:

Architectural Theatres of Illusion  

The project reimagines Paris as a grand stage, where architecture could redefine the city's identity through theatricality.

Architects and artists wield their theatrical prowess to craft a cityscape that transcends aesthetics. This endeavour sparks a profound, multi-layered provocation rather than fixed proposals. Using an array of toolkit, the project balances Paris's intricate identity, encouraging collaboration to conjure moments of magic that invigorate the city's image.

Exploring how architecture's theatrical capacity shapes the perception and experience of a city's essence. By examining iconic and overlooked sites, it reveals architecture's power to disrupt, enhance, and juxtapose, creating a dialogue between the city's past and evolving present.

This initiative shows that architecture can extend beyond physical boundaries to become a medium of theatrical expression. It taps into the relationship between the city and its inhabitants, influencing urban rhythms and transmitting a vibrant image of Paris. The project argues that enhancements of "hidden localities" weaves a richer urban identity. Through this poetic interplay of light and shadow, permanence and ephemerality, the city emerges more complete.

Ultimately, the project stands as a testament to architecture's transformative power, urging a reconsideration of how cities are perceived and experienced. It calls to embrace the theatrical, see beyond the surface, and celebrate the narrative within Paris's heart.

Project Review Site:
 Architectural Association Project Review 2024 - Gregorian Tanto