Odea: Performing Arts Centre - Theatre Radhe Radhe, Bhaktapur

Abstract

Theatre Arts has been prevailing in the world of architecture since 2000 BCE at Phaestus as the open air Amphitheatre of Greece. Theatre, in architecture, a building or space in which a performance may be given before an audience. A theatre usually has a stage area where the performance itself takes place. Since ancient times the evolving design of theatres has been determined largely by the spectators� physical requirements for seeing and hearing the performers and by the changing nature of the activity presented. for many centuries they were an example of mass culture. Most theatrical designs can be traced back to the remarkable and large built structures by the Greeks and Romans. Their designs became significant monuments that represented the ambition of their culture as well as the people. Little is known about the nature and development of theatres in Asia from the 6th to 10th century CE. However, the early theatres have been said to be influenced deeply by the culture pertaining to the countries it was built in. This paper includes information on theatre arts and architecture, history and timeline, types of theatre arts, project importance in Nepal, and studies such as literature, case studies and site analysis. The data and information were collected from primary and secondary sources. Most of the information for the national case studies and site analysis were collected by questionnaire, interview, observation and interview methods of research. From these researches and surveys, it was found that the history suggests the importance of the open air theatre in theater architecture. Literature study showed the standards on which a theater is to be designed such as sightlines, c value of theater, seating, etc. From the national case studies it was found the insufficiency of spaces as both theater and institution and what more could they do if they had more space to work on. International case studies helped to find how the standards are being used to create a perfect theatre experience. From the site analysis various data on the macro and micro climate were collected that would influence the design in the future. Municipal standards and bye laws were collected in order to remain within the legal boundaries of the site. After all of these research and found data, concept was developed from these very findings and implications of these research information was done. These data are further carried out in the design and planning processes.