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Says Alex Ward of Arney Fender Katsalidis

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Social Interaction is essential in any thriving city. The urban setting of a city is what every dweller, traveller or worker seeks to engage with on a daily basis. City 'ThreeSixty' theatre is reminiscent of drive-in theatres where social interaction was prioritised and a sense of place was activated around the viewing of a film.

Imagine a city where the lost spaces of parks, plazas and rooftops are brought to life with scenes of people interacting while a film floats high above; silent images displayed on a soft, cloud-like fabric, supported by a lightweight super-structure. This temporary beacon needs the ability to deflate or inflate based on its use, and provides a much-needed contrast to the hardscape of the ever-growing concrete jungle.

Alex Ward

Physical and digital city-planning initiatives can drive the platform for the citywide cinematic experience. Deck chairs and pillow beanbags should be introduced into the public realm, while mobile device apps -- with which audiences can vote for their desired viewing material -- and access to audio plug-ins should be developed.

City 'ThreeSixty' Theatre constructs a visual cue for social conversation and enhances the skyline of a thriving city.

Alex Ward

An Australian architect, he is involved in the design and construction scene of London and greater Europe. Since graduating with a March, Alex has identified with sustainable design, influencing his direction in design development for spatial connection, technological integration and selection of materials across a wide range of project scales. He is a member of Arney Fender Katsalidis, involved in the practice's London residential projects. The practice is a global architecture and interior design firm based in London, operating across five regions to create beautiful buildings and inspirational interiors. It has completed projects in the UK, Asia and Australia, and currently doing work in Canada, the Middle East, Malaysia and Australia.