“The Guts ” of RALLY - Architecture Reviews
Stage structures summarised by Dezeen and Architects' Journal.
Dezeen
"Panels of translucent fibreglass envelop this multi-level stage designed by Cake Architecture for London arts and music festival RALLY, revealing the reusable scaffolding structure at its heart.
"Named Agnes after American abstract painter Agnes Martin, the stage was designed to resemble a giant canvas and is surrounded by 40-metre-long, seven-metre-high walls on two sides.
"As part of the day-long festival, these walls helped to create a long, narrow enclosure much like a mini-nightclub in London's Southwark Park, with an elevated DJ booth and stage in the centre. Using a rentable, demountable scaffolding system, the walls were elevated three metres off the ground, allowing the audience to flow freely into and around the stage."
Architects’ Journal
"Simply formed out of scaffolding and painted polycarbonate, this two-tiered, 7m-high structure was designed for the ‘DIY’ RALLY Festival held in London’s Southwark Park at the end of August. Through floating walls, two elevated (and one central) dance platforms, and inspired by the abstract expressionist work of painter Agnes Martin, the long rectangular space was planned to bring artist and audience closer together than traditional festival stages."