INTEGRATION OF THEATER LANDSCAPES WITHIN URBAN PUBLIC SPACE SYSTEMS: STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES
Keywords:
Theatre landscape, city public spaces, spatial integration, interference model, grapho-analytical method, scenographic design, architectural environment.Abstract
In contemporary urban planning and architectural practice, a rapid shift is being observed from the traditional “closed-box” typology of theater spaces toward open, socially active cultural hubs. This article is devoted to an in-depth analysis of the processes of integrating theater landscapes into the system of urban public spaces, as well as to the development of strategic principles for their organization.
The research methodology includes comparative analysis, a graph-analytical method based on spatial syntax, case studies of architectural objects, and functional-ergonomic design modeling approaches. International practices from 2018 to 2025, including experiences from Denmark, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan, were comparatively analyzed from both empirical and theoretical perspectives.
Based on the obtained results, three principal models of interaction between the theater and its surrounding landscape were identified: emanative, isolation-based, and interference-based patterns. In addition, six strategic design principles for shaping open spaces around theaters were scientifically substantiated: scenographic landscape, event-based polyvalence, tactile ergonomics, visual permeability, ecological integration, and temporal adaptability.
The developed conceptual multi-layered landscape model serves to ensure a sustainable synergy between urban public activity and the cultural functions of the theater. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that the proposed strategic principles and metric parameters can be directly applied as guidelines in the reconstruction of existing theater complexes and in the design of new ones within the urban fabric.
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