Manuel Turizo

The show that was conceived as a house, as a home. Inspired by Manuel Turizo’s apartment in Colombia, the stage was designed as a single architectural environment meant to be inhabited over time rather than a sequence of changing sets. The idea of home (as a private, working, lived-in place) became the structural framework of the show, abstracted into a spatial system capable of shifting throughout the night with different interactions in each room.

The environment took the form of a brutalist-inspired house defined by clear geometry, structure, and color palettes. Built through a close collaboration between Corinne Merolla and Sooner Routhier, combining architectural thinking and lighting as a spatial tool, the design prioritized legibility and continuity. Instead of scenic transitions, the same structure remained present for the entire show, with domestic zones suggested through its narrative, depth, framing and interaction in the different rooms.

The show followed a 24-hour cycle, moving from morning to night. Time was expressed through controlled changes in light, color temperature, contrast, and shadow, allowing the space to evolve emotionally while remaining physically consistent. The architecture did not change, it responded.

Lighting was integrated as part of the architecture, using shadow and illumination to define planes, edges, and volume. Movement and color were applied with restraint, favoring atmosphere and continuity over spectacle. Visually, the show leaned toward an editorial and cinematic language, resulting in a continuous experience where architecture, light, and performance worked together as a single system.