‘the jellyfish theatre’ image © brian benson
berlin-based architects köbberling and kaltwasser have worked alongside volunteers to create ‘the jellyfish theatre’. located in southwark, it is london’s first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials. the project focuses on energy-efficiency, co-operation and human-scale construction. opening to the public at the end of august, this temporary structure is made of materials from all sources: junked theatre sets, reclaimed timber from building sites, market pallets, old kitchen units that the public brought along.
the project was initiated by theatre production company the red room as part of their ‘oikos project‘. ‘oikos’ is ancient greek for house and the root word of economy and ecology. embracing these principles, they have embarked on constructing ‘the jellyfsh theatre’ which fuses together disciplines of public-made art, architecture and performance. in doing so, it also explores how a new sustainable society can flourish in a world altered by climate change.
detail image © brian benson
detail image © brian benson
interior image © brian benson
interior image © brian benson
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
waterbottle wall constructed around the lounge area
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’ image © maja mysliborska
interior during buildup process
floor being laid
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
buildup of ‘jellyfish theatre’
rendering
cross section
priliminary plan
