Marinawi

The Fisherwomen’s Cove Theatre is a world of wordless language, light, glistening materiality, and dance. Brought to life by ritualistic vertical relationships, the movement of curtains and their reflections of dancing firelight signify entrance, and the commencement of performances. The structure lunges out from its delicate boardwalk entry, descending into the depths of this naval landscape, enhancing the verticality of the theatre fly system and articulating tangible tensions between the above and below. An ode to the Eora women who once fished in these waters, Marinawi explores the contradictions of the harbour’s history and carves a space for unity within.

Sectional Perspective | Marinawi: The Fisherwomen's Cove

Conceptual Sketch (Left) | Curtains drift through the theatre form set alight by flame 1:200 Model Image (Right) | Annotated. Awaiting the dancer's narration in the cavernous theatre

Floor Plans

Isometric Detail (Left) | Two fly systems hoist curtains within the frosted upper box and the open void above the stage 1:200 Model Image (Right)

Exterior Render (Left) | Standing by in the light box 1:200 Model Image (Right) | Annotated.