Vidy Théâtre Lausanne, Theater in Lausanne, Switzerland
Vidy Théâtre Lausanne is a theater in Lausanne, Switzerland. The building has a long, low facade with dark glass panels on the lower level and white panels with blue-tinted glazing above, and a row of thin white columns forms a covered walkway along the base.
The theater was designed by Max Bill for the Swiss national exhibition of 1964 and was meant to last only six months. The city of Lausanne bought it after the event, and it has been used as a theater ever since.
The theater's name comes from its location in the Vidy area, and locals often call it simply Vidy. On performance nights, the covered walkway fills with people chatting before the doors open, giving the place a relaxed, social feel.
The theater is in a park by the lake, so allow extra time to walk from the bus stop. The main entrance is on the north side, where a wide path leads through the trees to the doors.
The building was originally part of a larger pavilion for the exhibition, and only a section was kept. The modular design by Max Bill, based on a cube of about 16 feet (5 meters), allowed the structure to be quickly assembled and later adapted.
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