andblack design studio creates a modular, prefabricated black box theater with multifunctional use

Kanika and Jwalant Mahadevwala, architects and founding partners of andblack design studio, have created a multifunctional black box theater design that uses parametric models to "allow customization of several variables to achieve the specified volume." Their design prototype, Darwin Bucky, is a prefabricated kit of parts made of wood, aluminum, steel, and glass.  Designed for Abhay Mangaldas, founder of India-based startup Darwin, the lightweight modular panel design is a flat-pack system that emphasizes versatile on-site assembly. Darwin Bucky assembly. Image © Vinay Panjwani.Darwin Bucky assembly. Image © Vinay Panjwani.According to the architects, Darwin Bucky is a "black box that can be used as an exhibition gallery, a town hall, an expo center, a performance arena, or even serve as a bar or a nightclub. It is designed to be placed in public gardens, exhibition grounds, or even in a city center."  Aerial view of Darwin Bucky site. Image © Vinay Panjwani.Without the need for a ...