ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1033098/carlo-ratti-associati-presents-new-cultural-center-and-open-air-stage-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Antonia Piñeiro https://www.archdaily.com/1033098/carlo-ratti-associati-presents-new-cultural-center-and-open-air-stage-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled images of its design for a new cultural center in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The project is located in Kazanchis, a cultural, musical, and historic neighborhood currently undergoing transformation as part of a government-led urban renewal program focused on corridor development. This neighborhood was home to the traditional compound of the Fendika Cultural Center, a hub for Ethiopia's traditional and experimental arts, which was demolished on October 23, 2024, after the site was designated for redevelopment as part of the systematic clearing of the area. In recognition of Fendika's cultural significance, the Addis Ababa Municipality offered the institution the opportunity to remain on-site and rebuild in a way that aligned with the city's plans for the neighborhood. CRA's project responds to this context with an open stage and a four-story civic space.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1028816/designing-for-the-performing-arts-architecture-as-a-stage-for-experience Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Diogo Borges Ferreira https://www.archdaily.com/1028816/designing-for-the-performing-arts-architecture-as-a-stage-for-experience Theaters, concert halls, and opera houses are more than just venues — they are meticulously orchestrated environments where architecture, technology, and human emotion converge. Unlike conventional buildings, these spaces must accommodate a dynamic interplay between acoustics, sightlines, stage mechanics, and audience engagement, all while maintaining an architectural identity that resonates with performers and spectators alike. Whether it is the immersive embrace of a vineyard-style concert hall or the grandeur of a proscenium theater, every design decision shapes how performances are experienced and remembered.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1021300/light-as-an-active-participant-in-space-robert-wilsons-minimalist-approach-to-stage-lighting Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000 Thomas Schielke https://www.archdaily.com/1021300/light-as-an-active-participant-in-space-robert-wilsons-minimalist-approach-to-stage-lighting Robert Wilson embodies the roles of director, set designer, scenographer, lighting designer, and architect in a single figure. Internationally celebrated as a pioneer of stage lighting and honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the Golden Lion of the Venice Biennale and the Praemium Imperiale, Wilson, now in his eighties, continues to travel the world, staging remarkable productions. His use of light and color is marked by precision and minimalism, creating scenes that skillfully oscillate between stillness and drama. During rehearsals at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus, he elaborates on the interplay between stage and architecture, his creative process, and the profound impact of light on darkness.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1017348/designing-spaces-for-impactful-musical-experiences Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Carla Bonilla Huaroc https://www.archdaily.com/1017348/designing-spaces-for-impactful-musical-experiences Music consumption has historically been closely connected to the environments in which it is enjoyed. Before the advent of music recordings, listening to music was a social activity tied to collective rituals in physical spaces, such as concerts or smaller communal gatherings. With the development of music records and now with the current availability of virtually any kind of music at our fingertips, experiencing music has become a more solitary and routine endeavor. However, returning to the roots of communal musical experiences may unlock numerous benefits much needed in our isolating digital age. These collective musical events have the potential to significantly enhance a community's social cohesion and improve their mental health through memorable shared experiences.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1011785/big-designs-immersive-set-design-for-the-world-tour-of-whomadewho Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:30:00 +0000 Maria-Cristina Florian https://www.archdaily.com/1011785/big-designs-immersive-set-design-for-the-world-tour-of-whomadewho Architecture group BIG has unveiled the new stage design for the world tour of the Danish band WhoMadeWho. With visuals developed in collaboration with flora&faunavisions, EyeMix Studio, and Christopher Mulligan, the design features an inflatable sphere created to become a canvas for the three-dimensional video projections that contribute to the concert experience. The tour kicked off on November 2023 and will reach several cities around the world, including Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Istanbul, New York City, Los Angeles, Santiago de Chile, London as well as the band’s hometown, Copenhagen.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/910113/lights-camera-architecture-where-set-design-and-architecture-cross-over Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000 Dima Stouhi https://www.archdaily.com/910113/lights-camera-architecture-where-set-design-and-architecture-cross-over What do Kanye West and Frank Gehry have in common?

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