PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN FORMATION FOR THEATRICAL SPACES WITHIN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Abstract
In the contemporary urban environment, theatrical spaces are transcending their traditional roles as isolated "temples of art" and are transforming into integral elements of the urban fabric, necessitating sophisticated landscape accompaniment. This article presents the findings of a study on the principles of forming landscape design for theatrical spaces, based on an analysis of international practices spanning 2018–2025. The methodology encompasses a comparative analysis of eight case studies (USA, China, France, Spain, Poland, Canada), a graph-analytical method for the typologization of spatial relationships, field observations, and project modeling.
Three fundamental models of interaction between a theatrical object and its landscape surroundings have been identified: the emanative model (landscape as an extension of the theatrical performance), the interference model (landscape as an active mediator), and the isolated model (landscape as a buffer zone). A typology of landscape elements based on functional-spatial characteristics has been developed, including transit spaces, pre-theater plazas, theatrical gardens, and interventionist landscape structures.
The study articulates six design principles: scenography, event polyvalence, tactile ergonomics, visual permeability, ecological integration, and temporal adaptability. Furthermore, a conceptual model of multi-layered landscape organization is proposed, ensuring synergy between theatrical functions and urban public activity. The practical significance lies in the potential application of these developed principles in the reconstruction of existing theatrical complexes and the design of new ones within the urban structure.
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