Geometry and Atmosphere presents unique and valuable insights into the complex process of building for the arts. Of interest to architects, urban designers and those involved in theatre studies, this book will also be useful to other sectors where public money is spent on major building projects.
'Geometry and Atmosphere is the most informative book on the process of creating theatres that currently exists. Commissioning buildings of any kind is never easy, commissioning performance spaces perhaps even more complex in their need to combine the creative vision with commercial imperatives. This book provides detailed insights into the whole process and is of value to anyone involved in the process of briefing, designing and managing the process of creating a theatre.' Rachel Cooper, Lancaster University, UK Most construction projects are complex, but few have the layers of complexity involved in creating a new performance space, where matters artistic, organisational, technical and financial must be aligned for the building to succeed. There are a lot of things to get right; there's more than one way of getting them right, but far more ways of getting them wrong. This book is not a primer, but in capturing the experience of those who have gone before, and drawing out a number of key themes, it should prove an invaluable navigational aid for those who commission or design performance buildings. Paul Morrell, Government Chief Construction Adviser, UK 'The Theatres Trust welcomes this book as a valuable primer for all those planning and undertaking capital projects in the Performing Arts.' Mhora Samuel, Director, The Theatres Trust
