Agora Theatre - Netherlands |
Sunday, 01 April 2007 |
Do not let the IKEA-yellow exterior fool you – the multifunctional Agora Theatre, is not displaying home
furnishings, but bustling with performances and new media works. It is
located in Lelystad, the capital of the province of Flevoland in the
Netherlands. The city, established as recently as 1967 and known for
its controversial and forward-thinking city planning, is boldly
building its center, the Centrale Zone, according to a master plan by West 8. In turn, West 8 is known for planning a vast array of exciting 'cityscapes', including a luxury village near Moscow and the waterfront revitalization project in
Toronto.
The Agora Theatre building is the work of UN Studio,
a group with theater, museum and art establishment expertise. The
building itself is worth a visit, even if no performances were taking
place (previews are already taking place). The tranquil cafe, open
during the day, offers beautiful views of the square outside. The
startling pink curving walls of the staircases resemble magnificent
silk ribbons. And the deliciously red concert hall with its unusual
wall surfaces will give you something to look at, even in the rare case
that the performance doesn’t interest you. This is one building that
will change the vibe of the city, both day and night. By Tuija Seipell.
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