redesign the odeon outdoor cinema in downtown djibouti maintaining the original architectural soul while giving it a fresh elevated identity retain the building s existing massing and central vertical column but refine the materiality use natural plaster textured concrete warm stone and light wood the design should blend modern minimalism with mediterranean softness rooted in the local climate and context the iconic odeon sign must remain a focal point clearly legible on the column softly illuminated even in the late afternoon sun the signage should feel timeless and integrated like carved lettering or a backlit metal inset the front of the building opens up into a landscaped entrance plaza with elegant built in seating native greenery in sculptural planters and small caf style tables that spill onto the sidewalk set the scene in late afternoon long shadows warm light grazing the fa ades and soft ambient tones beginning to emerge the street feels gently animated with people gathering children playing and the buzz of downtown djibouti in the background light traffic palm trees colorful shopfronts and regional architectural details the upper portion of the building includes access to a rooftop terrace minimal yet atmospheric with natural textures soft seating and ambient lighting beginning to turn on the overall tone is nostalgic cinematic and inviting a place where heritage meets contemporary design built for community light and quiet grandeur
