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Broadway Backlot, Manhattan Interrupted
New York City
Academic //Advanced Synthesis Option Studio
Individual Work
Instructor: Hal Hayes

 
New York City’s theatrical legacy is an integral part of its cultural identity, with Broadway and the theater district serving as a stage for stories that have shaped the city for decades. Artists and performers from around the world have built a vibrant, creative community here. To further nurture this culture, this proposal envisions an artisan’s corridor—a dynamic space that honours the flow of performances, craftsmanship, and community life. It serves as a hub for theatrical production while also nurturing a community for those who have dedicated their lives to the performing arts. This project prioritizes equity by offering creative spaces for artists of all backgrounds, ensuring that both emerging talent and long-standing members of the theatre community have the opportunity to live, work, and contribute to New York’s vibrant cultural fabric regardless of socioeconomic status. 
A street that guides you through the artistic journey, from the making of costumes and sets to the thrill of live performances. The corridor stretches from Worldwide Plaza to Rockefeller Center, extending to the eastern edge of 49th and 50th Streets, forming a continuum of green spaces and public pathways that reflect the rhythms of theatre life. These spaces connect people, performances, and the surrounding culture, while also bridging the western edge of Manhattan, offering a stage for everyday life along the riverfront.
The two residential towers offer artists a place to stay in Manhattan, where they can spend a few months living, going to the workshops, working on the sets, practicing their performance, then to be showcased at the theatre. This horizontal workspace and vertical living space fosters a creative environment where transient artists can collaborate and innovate in a space designed for their needs.
 
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Structural System

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Sustainable System

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