The final design thesis explores a variety of stages and its elements which helps give a platform for everyone within the European city, Porto. The stages range from differentiating the floor pattern that highlights the space of a stage to the traditional proscenium auditorium. The elements could be a simple as down lighting or framing which makes someone an object within the setting. This thesis investigation derived from the contradiction and contrast of power, activity and privacy which made the landscape hierarchical, now resulting to a landscape that allows anyone to be a performer. The forms of the design responds to the pureness of the stages as well as the materials being of that intimate and pure quality. Between the forms lie moments of opportunity for one, or more, to perform in a loose sense an as expressively as desired.

The objective of the design is to create a flexible, multi-functional space that serves as a platform for both formal performances and informal community engagement. The space must be adaptable, capable of evolving over time as it is developed by the community, with opportunities for growth and transformation. The design should foster a sense of ownership, creativity, and inclusivity, making it a place where all members of the community can participate and contribute to the vibrancy of the space.

This cultural hub will be more than just a performance venue; it will be a living, breathing space that grows with the community. It will be a place where people come together to create, watch, learn, and share. Through its flexible, adaptive design, the space will be a canvas for the community’s cultural expression, providing a home for both formal and informal performances and a space for everyone to gather and connect.