Accommodating the Lively Arts

About the Book

ACCOMMODATING THE LIVELY ARTS, An Architect's View, insightfully analyzes the needs of those who design theatres, work in theatre, or attend theatre. Illustrating his points with many sketches, Bloom shows how, over time, the elements of Focus, Platform and Frame have determined – and still determine – the success of the theatrical performance. Essential reading for anyone involved in making decisions about the design or renovation of performance facilities – architects, designers, students, theatre professionals and all those who decide on the location, financing, and shape such facilities may take.

About the Author

Martin Bloom, AIA, an architect whose knowledge of theatre is as great as his knowledge of architecture, designed many theatres and theatre-related projects. He is the author of ACCOMMODATING LIFE, An Architect’s View, a book about the pursuit of architecture dedicated to enhancing the quality of life with forms responsive to Time, Place and Circumstance.