the key element in the design of the madaras center is what we’ve termed the ‘weave wall’. In a square shell of a room, it’s a screen wall that separates the performance area from the entry and lobby. Beyond the separation, it allows a nice transition from entry to seat - a time to lose your sense of the ranchy strip mall environs and immerse yourself in ‘the event’. Drawing inspiration from indigenous traditions of the area, the wall is not unlike a basket, holding the event. It is itself woven, in this case with round tube steel verticals and 1/4″ MDF strips. We still haven’t done a good shoot of the space since completion, but we did take some pics with the ol’ iPhone not too long ago.. here’s a peek:
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