The site of the theater on Craig Street was analyzed to understand the functions of adjacent buildings, the materials they primarily use, seasonal sunlight and shadows, street noise types and decibel levels, and traffic conditions for both pedestrians and vehicles.

Learning from my precedent, I placed all functional spaces on one floor while elevating the most important structure to the highest point. The design is based on the concept of transitioning from public to private spaces, creating a seamless experience as people walk through the long corridor.

To separate the crowds, staff and performers primarily move in the back, private area, while visitors and the audience navigate the front, public area. These two groups meet in the theater, which serves as a semi-public space. Roof access is provided by two elevators and a stair, with an additional public stair that leads from the lobby to the theater and allows people to walk around the theater, enjoying the outside view from the inside.

Learning from the precedent project, I incorporated openings in the roof to provide natural light, extending these openings to the vertical facades to create niche-like features for increased light access. Drawing inspiration from classical architecture, the long corridor resembles a colonnade. I also borrowed the white and blue color scheme from the architecture of Santorini, Greece. For the theater, I included an elliptical opening at the center of the roof that can be opened during specific moments, such as the end of a performance or sunset.