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Summæry Night Fever (2017)
Constructive Design and Structural Design. Bauhaus University Weimar.
From the enclosed space of the inner courtyard between Bauhaus University main building and the cubic studio buildings a catwalk-like pedestal emerges, seemingly floating a few centimetres above the ground. The stage itself is surrounded by eight slender steel columns and offers a maximum of interaction between artist and audience. The canopy consists of 32 combined cubes, which form a large volume by their edge length of one meter, but do not seem heavy or massive. Their height, arrangement and materiality form a floating structure and add to the stage’s distinctive character.
This project aims to become a magnet for a variety of art lovers. Far away from a single use, the stage can be used in-between performances. The all-encompassing openness of the stage also encourages encounters in the stage environment, but does not force them.
Materials
The materials of the stage consciously support the initial intentions. The lower stage area consists of euro-pallets, which are covered by an additional layer of wooden planks. The supports are made of steel, so that a slender cross-section becomes possible and the field of vision is kept largely free. The cubes of the stage roof are made of bamboo poles and then covered with rescue blankets.
Construction
The construction consists essentially of three components. The substructure of the floor is formed by the euro-pallets, which were stacked in different constellations. The planking creates a stable stage floor. To derive wind loads, the substructure of the roof consists of a steel framework, which is held together by different cuffs. They are clamped in the ground and form rigid corners. The individual cubes are composed of bamboo sticks and are stiffened by diagonal tension cables. The individual cubes are tied together in four-packs and connected to the vertical scaffolding poles.
Sustainability
All materials of Floating Stage have been chosen for their sustainability. Euro-pallets and scaffolding were borrowed and will continue to be used after the standing time of the stage. The rescue blankets were taken from expired first aid kits or donated by other students during our planning phase.
Lighting
The stage offers perfect illumination options through its metallic-reflective surface. We placed several spotlights on the stage floor, which illuminate the roof in different colours and spread a playful light.
Acoustics
Due to its size, the stage itself provides enough space to set up speakers and similar equipment. The vertical steel poles can also be used to attach speakers at the appropriate height.
Credits
Booklet (13 MB)