No Fourth Wall: Architectonic Theatre and Immersive Performance

No Fourth Wall is a Berlin-based performing arts collective founded in 2009 by Adela Bravo Sauras and Anja Stachelscheid. The group operates at the experimental intersection of architecture and theatre, often describing their practice as "architectonic theatre." By utilizing atypical venues and site-specific installations, No Fourth Wall challenges the traditional relationship between the performer and the spectator, effectively removing the "fourth wall" of conventional stagecraft. Their projects, such as IPSAGON and "My Hands. My Mother's," incorporate a diverse range of disciplines, including dance, visual arts, film, and philosophy, to create environments where the audience's level of engagement shapes the final experience. The studio's work has been featured internationally, including commissions for the Milano Game Festival and collaborations with various European art institutions. With a focus on the sensory and spatial aspects of narrative, No Fourth Wall aims to evoke profound emotional responses and foster a community of participants rather than passive observers. Their interdisciplinary approach ensures that each production is a unique architectural and theatrical investigation into space and human connection.