An interdisciplinary debate on project perspectives
From: Circus is a performance but it is also a building—memory of circus buildings in Europe
Base shape | Material | Roof construction |
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Grandstands followed the circular shape of the stage space | Firstly, the space for performing attractions was only fenced by a rope. Later on, covered grandstands around the stage appeared. During time, wooden buildings developed, completely covered | At first, the stage was without any protection from weather conditions but after some time the buildings got domes. For the first time, evening performances were organized in Paris with the help of lanterns |