The new Rehearsal Hall for the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma serves both as a public building and a place of work, a scenography construction workshop. The design aims to balance and blend these two facets of the program, recognizing the need to accommodate the public's cultural experience while providing a functional, inspiring environment for the workers and performers.

Central to the concept is the creation of a single large public space at the heart of the building. This open and flexible environment combines the stage, café, and exhibition areas into one cohesive volume. The idea behind this is to eliminate boundaries between different functions and create a space that is constantly active, where public engagement flows seamlessly between different activities, both indoor and outdoor. The stage is not just a performance space; it becomes an integral part of the public realm, with the café and exhibition areas positioned around it to foster interaction and a sense of openness. The layout encourages a continuous flow, inviting visitors to move through the space, experience performances and engage with exhibitions.This concept is made possible by the strategic decision to concentrate all the backstage rooms at the back of the building. This arrangement ensures that the public areas remain expansive and free of interruption, while also providing the necessary functional spaces for rehearsals and behind-the-scenes activities.

With

Paolo Migliori (Motoproprio)
Margherita De Angelis