Theatre on Kykladon St

11 Kykladon and Kefallinias Sts, Athens, 1981-82

Architect
Kyriakos Krokos (1941-1998)



This is a 156-seat theatre with an open stage that was the product of the creative conversion of a ground floor storeroom. This work by Kyriakos Krokos combines his empirical and sensitive architecture with the unconventional theatrical work of his client, charismatic director and actor Lefteris Voyiatzis. Designed with limited financial resources, with modesty and affection, the little theatre on Kykladon St suggests the presence of the architect rather than imposing it.
The seats are laid out amphitheatrically on wooden platforms on three sides of the rectangular stage. The fabric-covered seats on metal frames, and the other theatrical equipment including light fixtures, bar etc., were designed and built by the architect with particular care. The materials used in creating the theatre on Kykladon St are red bricks, unplastered concrete and stone masonry.
The result is a simple and functional theatre that acquires a special character through the sensitive handling of colour and materials.

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