Urban Theatre School for the Arts 

Urban Theatre is situated at the intersection South King Street and Punahou. The building is a 12 storey magnet school for the arts. Built in two parts, the entry building along S. King St houses the public art galler- ies, offices, and recording facilities.Connected to the second tower by a bridge that forms a gateway and stage, the 12 storey tower houses student dorms and faculty/staff residences.

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Each of the 640 sqft units set aside for offices and residences can be shifted in its structural housing to orient the view towards different perspectives of Ho- nolulu. Views of note would be the Waikiki Skyline, Hawaiian Sunsets, and Diamond Head.

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The central courtyard placed between the buildings acts as a free expression place, where students are able to paint, act, or any other form of artistic expres- sion. The balconies of the units above look down into the courtyard allowing the entire complex to become engaged. The bridge connecting the towers also de- fines a space on the ground floor where performers can engage with the passing community on Punahou Street.

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The project integrates the noises, sights, and sounds of the city to truely integrate the life of the urban atmo- sphere. Urban Theatre in turn, adds to the symphony of the city.