The Courtyard Theatre
World Stage Design Sharjah 2025
TAC - Theatre Architecture Competition
Project Selected for the Exhibition in Sharjah, UAE.
This theater is envisioned as an architectural extension of the sidewalk, inviting the audience to become part of the structure as they ascend a continuous, accessible ramp that wraps around the stage. The stage is highly adaptable, capable of transforming into proscenium, thrust, arena, or alley configurations. Spectators may sit on modular chairs at ground level or gather freely along the ramp, forming a “floating” audience with shifting perspectives.
Facing the cafeteria, the theater fosters a dynamic connection between performance and daily life. Its right-side façade remains closed to the adjacent Hall of Arts, offering acoustic protection for nearby studios.
The design reinterprets traditional Arab architecture through a contemporary lens. Detached from the existing building, the new structure stands as a modern gesture that honors regional heritage. Coral-patterned mashrabiya panels provide shade, natural airflow, and sound control.
Constructed with a modular steel framework, the theater emphasizes flexibility and efficiency. Its components are custom yet standardized, allowing for easy storage, transport, and assembly.
This building never truly closes. It remains a living structure—an open, breathing extension of the patio, always accessible to the community. Here, architecture becomes part of the performance, blurring the line between spectator and participant.
World Stage Design Sharjah 2025
TAC - Theatre Architecture Competition
Project Selected for the Exhibition in Sharjah, UAE.
This theater is envisioned as an architectural extension of the sidewalk, inviting the audience to become part of the structure as they ascend a continuous, accessible ramp that wraps around the stage. The stage is highly adaptable, capable of transforming into proscenium, thrust, arena, or alley configurations. Spectators may sit on modular chairs at ground level or gather freely along the ramp, forming a “floating” audience with shifting perspectives.
Facing the cafeteria, the theater fosters a dynamic connection between performance and daily life. Its right-side façade remains closed to the adjacent Hall of Arts, offering acoustic protection for nearby studios.
The design reinterprets traditional Arab architecture through a contemporary lens. Detached from the existing building, the new structure stands as a modern gesture that honors regional heritage. Coral-patterned mashrabiya panels provide shade, natural airflow, and sound control.
Constructed with a modular steel framework, the theater emphasizes flexibility and efficiency. Its components are custom yet standardized, allowing for easy storage, transport, and assembly.
This building never truly closes. It remains a living structure—an open, breathing extension of the patio, always accessible to the community. Here, architecture becomes part of the performance, blurring the line between spectator and participant.
World Stage Design 2025, Sharjah - UAE
Spring, 2025
