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Hubert Piekarczyk

Hubert Piekarczyk

Poznań, PL

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THE-ART-E

As a response to the challenge of creating an atmospherical theater in midtown of Opole, the proposal of a functional space for all types of art came out. Despite the site’s location, which is in the very center of the city, the area is relatively hilly, ascending towards the church of Lady of Sorrows and st. Wojciech. The church is dated to X century and is present in citizens memory until the present day.
One of the aims was to design a structure, that would not overshadow the existing monument, and yet be accessible to people walking along Maly Rynek Street. To answer that question, the structure was placed partially in the slope, leaving an open visual connection between square and church and it’s bell tower. Another task was to maintain the existing pedestrian connection between Maly Rynek square and Opole University beside Podgorna street. That was the reason to split the structure into two blocks - one of them containing the main lounge with an audience for ca. 300 spectators, while the other was an area for workshops and whole theater crew. The goal was not only to create a convenient and fully equipped theater, but also a gathering place for all types of art, including paintings, sculptures, dance, and music. 
Having that in mind, the level which is exposed towards Maly Rynek square was designed as fully translucent, creating a sort of city art gallery, where all pedestrians can look inside and feel invited to step inside. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Opole, PL
My Role: Studio project, made in collaboration with Joanna Szymczyk