THEATER VEGAPUNK

"The interior layout and design effectively realize Philippe's vision of creating a space that fosters community through spontaneous interactions." 

-Anca Trandafirescu (Final Review Critic) 

VEGAPUNK aims to transform the movie-watching experience by turning theaters into community spaces. The layout creates blind spots to encourage unexpected encounters, with large lounge areas for socializing and narrower corridors designed to guide visitors through the space. Structural beams subtly direct movement, fostering exploration. 

The largest auditorium, located on the second floor, takes "seeing each other" to the next level. Designed as a mirrored space, it features two tilted screens at the center axis, allowing visitors to watch a movie while facing each other, simultaneously observing the reactions of others audience members.

On the East facade, pedestrians on S 1st St can view the audience inside during a screening through a one-way mirror-like curtain wall. 

This voyeuristic design challenges the private nature of theaters, creating opportunities for unique encounters. 

Additional features include peep holes in auditoriums 3 and 4, allowing potential moviegoers a preview before entering. The theater also offers exhibition space for independent video artists and an outdoor theater, expanding VEGAPUNK's programmatic offerings.