Theatre Architecture Mapping: Catalogue of Berlin Performing Spaces

Abstract

The digital reproduction of the theatre architecture collection of the Technische Universität Berlin provides extensive documentation for research and contextualisation. With more than 10,000 photographs, drawings and other materials, it offers a unique insight into the panorama of 20th century Central European theatre construction.

Based on these sources, we are creating a theatre mapping of Berlin, along with a catalogue featuring about 250 venues, both historical and still existing. In eight time periods the dynamic change of the performing spaces of the German capital is shown, allowing a comparison of the architectural, scenic and technical structure, as well as analysing it in the context of urban development.