Seen from a distance, the tree appears as a singular form; seen up close, it is an intricate network of individual environments in communication with one another. This thesis proposes we learn from the framework of this natural system in order to highlight the complexities of individual systems coexisting within a larger gathering space. Located in rural Southern California, this thesis project will create a cohesive concert venue that transforms the idea of a singular event space into a social ecosystem. Through exploring branching as a spatial system, coupled with reactive technology, the venue will cultivate community through movement, encounter, and shared experience. Employing the branching logic of a tree to rethink the ways in which people gather and interact within event spaces ultimately redefines what it means to use nature as a foundation for design.
