Rust and Root

"Rust and Root" unveils a dialogue between decay and renewal, where industrial remnants meet the resilience of nature. Anchored in the layered textures of Gore Cove, this floating drama house invites an immersive journey through contrasting materials. Above the water, corten steel walls frame open, unfolding spaces; below, textured concrete draws audiences into the depth of memory and place. Each surface speaks to a history both eroded and reborn, guiding visitors through pathways of rust and root, where echoes of the industrial past merge with nature’s quiet reclamation. An architecture of duality, it captures transformation in each layered step.

Exterior Visualisation

A view from the western decking toward the theatre entrance (Exterior Visualisation 2)

Visualisation of the Recital Hall

1:200 Model Detail

Axonometric Detail—Two staircases bridge above and below: one under a skylight, one spiralling within a cylindrical wall into the water. Hollow corten walls echo water’s quiet resonance along the journey.