NL architects: TPAC - taipei performing art center proposal

TPAC - taipei performing art center by NL architects
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NL architects have designed the taipei performing arts center aiming to make
the building accessible to everybody. the public character of the center is guaranteed
by the elevation of a substantial part of its program, creating a public square underneath
it. as such the square becomes part of the building inside of it.

the design which could be considered to a table with 'four legs' supports a 'tabletop'
that accommodates 3 storeys. inside you'll find an elevated fragment of the city, a public
browsing space where cultural facilities such as a multimedia library, music stores,
galleries, lobbies, bars, restaurants and clubs will be included.

balconies and terraces with different programs will also be included in the space consisting
of swimming pools, a skate area, playground, hotel garden and cafe.

the performing arts center structure will contain three theaters: a 1500 seat grand theater
and two 800 seat theaters for repertory performances. the theaters are positioned on
different altitudes. the proscenium playhouse is placed at the base of the southeast 'leg'.
the lobby is placed under this theater so that it is flush with the square activating the space
around it. the multiform theater is connected to the southwest leg close to the top.
the volume of the grand theater is suspended under the horizontal slab. it hovers over
the square while being part of it.


TPAC - taipei performing art center
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view of TPAC - taipei performing art center
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side view drawing of TPAC - taipei performing art center
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side view drawing of TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center elevator diagram
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TPAC - taipei performing art center structure diagram
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TPAC - taipei performing art center structure diagram
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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TPAC - taipei performing art center
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