National Taichung Theater
Toyo Ito 

National Taichung Theater

Toyo Ito 


Under construction since the end of 2009 and with an area of 34,067 square meters, the building for the National Taichung Theater is organized as a three-dimensional space with a neuronal form that evokes a network of natural caves and in which three spaces for events are inserted: the ‘Grand Theater,’ with 2014 seats; the ‘Playhouse,’ with 800; and the Black Box, with 200 seats. Aside from complying with the necessary standards for traditional performances, the building tries to function as a continuous space that blurs the boundaries between spectators and artists, the spaces for representation and connection, the interior space and the adjacent urban fabric.