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The necessary volumes and height of the Olimpia Theatre preside Lavapiés square. Leaning on the nearby party walls, the volumes in which the building is divided adapt to the triangular geometry of the site. The glazed front of these pieces opens up to the urban space and transforms at night into an attractive source of light.

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A continuous interior space gives access to the theatre and overlooks the square through large windows. The programme of the building is varied: a hall for contemporary theatre, a lecture room, a rehearsal hall and scenic areas in order to host avant-garde and alternative theatre.

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The hall is planned as a neutral and versatile space with capacity for 500 seats, from which 130 are located on a retractable platform. Meanwhile, the stage can be extended towards the hall by means of movable platforms, which allow the complete integration of both. This way, it is possible to build up a vast container with the only limit of imagination: from a conventional hall to the most stimulating stage design.

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© Paredes Pedrosa Arquitectos . Published on March 28, 2007.

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© Paredes Pedrosa Arquitectos . Published on March 28, 2007.

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© Paredes Pedrosa Arquitectos . Published on March 28, 2007.

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