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Floating theatre at Ballast Point Park, merging performance with Sydney’s iconic landscape. Framed by Balmain, Harbour Bridge, and North Sydney, this adaptable venue connects past and future through immersive design.

Water's Edge Theatre

This project envisions a floating theatre at Ballast Point Park that redefines the relationship between performance and place by integrating with Sydney Harbour’s natural and historical landscape. Inspired by the site’s transformation from an industrial fuel depot to a public park, the design embraces flexibility through the push and pull concept—using operable fabric curtains and extendable stages to adapt to various performance and environmental needs. The theatre offers three distinct spaces, each engaging with the surrounding views and atmosphere, creating an immersive, adaptable venue that bridges past and future in a dynamic cultural experience.

Main theatre space with extendable stage, embracing the push and pull concept. Open to the natural surroundings, it offers an immersive experience framed by Sydney Harbour’s panoramic views.

Main theatre space with extendable stage, embracing the push and pull concept. Open to the natural surroundings, it offers an immersive experience framed by Sydney Harbour’s panoramic views.

Floor plans of the theatre, showcasing adaptable layouts across basement, ground, and first levels. Each floor integrates flexible spaces to enhance the immersive, site-responsive experience.

Floor plans of the theatre, showcasing adaptable layouts across basement, ground, and first levels. Each floor integrates flexible spaces to enhance the immersive, site-responsive experience.

Axonometric view highlighting theatre types, with detailed construction and structural elements. Explores flexible, site-adaptive design and varied performance configurations.

Axonometric view highlighting theatre types, with detailed construction and structural elements. Explores flexible, site-adaptive design and varied performance configurations.

Front elevation of the floating theatre, set against Sydney Harbour’s backdrop. Highlights open design blending with Balmain, Harbour Bridge, and North Sydney views.

Front elevation of the floating theatre, set against Sydney Harbour’s backdrop. Highlights open design blending with Balmain, Harbour Bridge, and North Sydney views.

Perspective section showcasing the main theatre, seamlessly integrated with Sydney Harbour’s backdrop. Highlights spatial dynamics, open-air design, and connection to the surrounding environment.

Perspective section showcasing the main theatre, seamlessly integrated with Sydney Harbour’s backdrop. Highlights spatial dynamics, open-air design, and connection to the surrounding environment.