This theater is immersed in the nature of Karube, Japan
The attraction of this cultural proposal that lies in the heart of karube, Japan , it is not only thanks to a amphitheater erected at the end of the 1980s, but also because of the recent incorporation of a structure that ends up defining the concept of a outdoor theater experience.
The vast territory of the garden Maezawa Garden House became the starting point for the study of Japanese architecture APL Design Workshop , who decided to build a lobby called White Flower Arbor , located a few meters from the amphitheater and characterized by being immersed in the nature of this forest of native species.
"There are several factors that inspired the sketch, definitely the most important was the environment. In addition, to avoid the unevenness of the surface, we decided that the forest area would not only be in charge of delimiting the structure, but that it be part of it", comments Hidetoshi Ohno, Principal Architect, APL Design Workshop , to Traveler.es.
The amphitheater was built in the late eighties
Similarly, the Shintoism , the ancient religion native to Japan , had a certain impact on the concept, mainly because the forest is considered an essential component of a sacred precinct and, in turn, contributes to delimiting the horizon of the villages, thus providing a meeting place for the people who live there.
"As Shinto explains, the sanctuaries are settled at the foot of the mountain , like this viewpoint, is located at the foot of the small hill. In fact, a tree can create a place to gather anywhere in the world," adds the architect.
AN OUTDOOR THEATER EXPERIENCE IN JAPAN
The amphitheater was built in 1989, and since then those who participated in the project have emphasized the importance of being in contact with nature , to live not only a pleasant cultural moment, but also to use its benefits to achieve general well-being.
Thus, on this occasion, the architects have redoubled the bet by designing a particular hall where viewers can socialize between act and act , as well as a series of areas for the comfort of the actors, in order to complement the proposal of this theater.
The experience invites you to surround yourself with the nature of Karube
The structure, supported by a total of 17 trees, including oaks and cedars, as well as steel pillars, was specially designed for the international festival olympic theater 2019 , which was held in the cities of Kurobe, Tugo and St. Petersburg.
During the sunset, the design usually reveals its most interesting facet, since the tables are illuminated to enhance the construction better known by the locals as White Flower Arbor.
Although they thought of removing it as soon as the event was over, the enjoyment among the audience was such that they decided to leave it in the venue permanently for future plays and for the theater festival that is planned for autumn of this year.
Undoubtedly, the experience plunged into the epicenter of kurobe invites you to discover the mysticism of the nature , while immersing viewers in a fascinating cultural proposal.
Kurobe's proposal combines culture with a dreamlike nature