Location:
National Theatre
Southbank
London
England SE1 9PX
United Kingdom

coordinates: 51.5072784,-0.1151311
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Building names(s): The Shed
Architect/Designer: Haworth Tompkins
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Completion date: 2013

function(s): auditorium, performing arts center, theatre

Built as a substitute theatre during the renovations of the National Theatre. The Shed is a temporary (scheduled to be there for a year during the renovations) designed with the sustainable intentions.

sustainable elements in include:
preference for recyclable or reused building materials
natural ventilation (through the four corner towers – the stack effect pulls air in naturally from under the seats)
LED thetre lighting fixtures

website: www.theshed.nationaltheatre.org.uk