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Repose

Abid Chowdhury
Christian Unverzagt
As we navigate the pace of modern life, the need for spaces of restoration, both for individuals and communities, becomes increasingly critical. It is with this understanding the design proposes a performance and art theater for Ann Arbor – a sanctuary that fosters enchantment, serenity, silence, intimacy, and amazement. Its unconventional mysterious form gestures exploration, a catalyst for self-expression through the act of getting lost and rediscovering oneself within the space. The design plays with the dichotomy of performer and audience, blurring the lines and creating a dynamic interplay. The interstitial space becomes the stage, where both parties converge. The…