There is a more profound meaning to the expression "form follows function," and the 2nd Place Long Island Cinema proposal strives to achieve it. While the program of the building is honored in the structure, the designers behind this semi-finalist entry wished to make each visitor feel like a character in a movie upon entering the establishment.
Nick Kunkle, Dennis Burke and Eduardo Ponce gave their imaginative architectural design a five point plot. Theater-goers experience the exposition of the edifice as they approach it and the rising action as they navigate the concession stands, terraces, gallery spaces and auditoriums on each escalating level. The climax is the beginning of the movie, and the falling action and resolution come once the film has ended. The 2nd Place Long Island Cinema embodies additional drama with its transparent skin, slanted structure and the way it reacts to its parkland surroundings.
Diegesis Theater Architecture
2nd Place Long Island Cinema Affords an Entertaining Experience
Trend Themes
1. Cinematic Architecture - The use of architectural elements, such as innovative layouts, lighting, and immersive experiences, to create movie-like atmospheres in buildings.
2. Experience-driven Design - Designs that prioritize the experience of the end-user, often utilizing storytelling, emotional engagement, and sensory stimulation to create immersive environments.
3. Transparent Structures - Structures that utilize transparent surfaces such as glass or plastic to create a more immersive and open atmosphere while still providing shelter and protection from the elements.
Industry Implications
1. Movie Theaters - Opportunity for theater companies to create more engaging, immersive environments that blur the line between the movie-watching experience and the physical space surrounding it.
2. Architecture/design - Opportunity for architects and designers to experiment with innovative layouts, materials, and techniques to create unique and memorable experiences for building occupants.
3. Hospitality - Opportunity for hotels and other hospitality venues to create immersive and memorable experiences for guests through the use of storytelling, innovative design elements, and personalized touches.