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L I T R AT U R E S T U D Y
PLANNING
Planning allowances for theatres :
For well spaced seating on one floor and including
gangways, apron and booths, an auditorium area of 0.80.9m per seat (excluding the stage) may be used for
preliminary planning.
Planning is divided into three parts according to the
functions:
Public spaces
Performance areas
Administration areas
PUBLIC SPACES
Entrance- the location of the main public entrance to the
theatre depends on the site conditions.
The position should be a prominent one and easily
recognizable.
Foyer- in the foyer, the entrance of various parts and levels of
the auditorium should be clear.
Entrance to the auditorium - means of escape regulation
will determine a minimum number of exits from the
auditorium. However, means of circulation have to be free
for toilets and refreshment bars. Fire separation between
alternative means of escape needs to be maintained.
Acoustic separation- all connections from the foyer and
auditorium should have acoustical separation with doors
having acoustical ceiling strips.
Bars and restaurant - the location of the bars and
restaurants should be easily accessible from the foyer
however they should not impede the circulation of the
auditorium.
L I T R AT U R E S T U D Y
5. AUDITORIUM SEATING:An area of at least 0.5 m per spectator is to be used for sitting
spectators.
A maximum of 16 seats per aisle should be there.
25 seats per aisle are permissible if one side exit door of 1m width is
provided.
Staggering of seats should be done for better viewing.
Minimum width of an aisle is 1m.
Minimum width of cross aisle is 1.5m
ROW SPACING:
Row spacing should provide a clear space of not less than 12 inches
from the back of the one chair to the front of another chair.
Rows of chair shall not exceed 14 chairs between aisles.
Aisles serving 60 seats shall be a min. of 30 inches wide & serving
more than 60 seats shall be at least 3 feet wide.
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
Back to back distance between rows of seats: 760mm(min)
Width of seats with arms: 510mm(min)
Width of seat without arms: 460mm(min)
Minimum width of gangway: 1070mm.
STAGE PLANNING:Stage proportion is developed from the lines of vision from the
auditorium.
The two diagrams show the proportioning of a stage with
proscenium for the playing area, the back stage, the side stage and the
fly gallery.
Normal proscenium widths are:
For drama
Meters
9-12
feets
30-40
Concerts
12-18
40-60
Opera
18-24
60-80
L I T R AT U R E S T U D Y
PARKING:-
BOARD ROOMS
Defined as room in which board of directions regularly hold meetings. It
is in fact a specially upgraded conference room with a fixed room for
16-25 seats, executing chairs, high level finishes,
front or rear screen projectors and a private lounge or ante room with
toilet and telephone facilities.