HOUSE OF
WAITING FOR GODOT
WAITING FOR GODOT
A PLAY BY
SAMUEL BECKETTE
SAMUEL BECKETTE
M.Arch Thesis 2015
Rhode Island School of Design
The architecture is a house for the play and is constructed from the points of view of its two main characters, Vladimir, and Estragon. By occupying the space people become already part of the play. In a sense they activate an interpretation of meaning of the play.
To enter the seating area they have to go through the same set twice and when they arrive at their seats they can see the play from one of the two points of views.
To enter the seating area they have to go through the same set twice and when they arrive at their seats they can see the play from one of the two points of views.
The architecture is superimposed, exposed, floating, a pass through. Ideal context would be a reflective pond where the architecture spans from one side to another.
Looking from one stage where act I takes place, through the audience seats and into the second stage where act II takes place.