LITERATURE STUDY

CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS
Performing arts are art forms in which artists use their voices and/or the
movements of their bodies, often in relation to other objects, to convey
artistic expressionas opposed to, for example, purely visual arts, in
which artists use paint/canvas or various materials to create physical or
static art objects. Performing arts include a variety of disciplines but all
are intended to be performed in front of a live audience.

PARKING
Car parking provision is usually expressed in terms of spaces and includes carports and undercroft parking as well as parking courts .
There are a variety of parking styles including:

Square Parking (or 90 Square Parking)

Parallel or End to End Parking

Angled Parking

RECEPTION

The reception desk(front desk) should be

visible to the visitors immediately on entry,
and it should be on the route to the lifts and
stairs.

Counter, suitable for writing, with a bag

shelf.

Space for receptionist.

Key racks, often associated with letter racks

behind counter.

Cashier and accounting equipment, computer,

etc. Foreign currency service may affect
storage requirements.

Call boxes: if there are phones in rooms only a few

will be needed. They must be visible to reception
staff but have some privacy.

Space for timetables, tourist leaflets, brochures,

etc.

Postbox, stamp machines, etc.

Telephone meters for recording the cost of calls

from guests rooms.

Clocks and calendars visible to staff and guests.

Stationery and records store.

Storage room or safe.

Parcel or baggage storage.

Room call system, and CCTV monitor ROOM, etc.

CCTV monitor ROOM

WAITING ROOM
A waiting room a part of a building, where people sit or stand
until the event which they are waiting for happens and
begins. A small cafeteria, washroom, reading table may or
may not be attached with the waiting area.

ADMIN

Space Circulation

AUDITORIUM

An important element of a feasibility study is the

assessment of demand for performing arts within the
community that facility is proposed to serve. The aim is to
establish whether there are audiences for the proposed
program of use, and to define a catchment area from
which audiences are to be drawn.

SEATING CAPACITY

The maximum seating capacity of an auditorium depends

upon the format selected and on aural visual limitations
set by the type of production. Other factors includes
levels, sightlines, acoustics , circulation, seating density
and stage.

SIZE OF AUDITORIUM

An area of at least 0.5 sq. meter is to be used for sitting

spectators. This number is derived from a seat width x row
spacing of at least 0.45 sq. meter per seat. c

Good view without head movement,

but slight eye movement approx.30
degree.
Good view with slight head
movement and slightly eye
movement of about 60 degree.
Maximum perception angle without
head movement is about
110degree.
ELEVATION
elevation of seating is
obtained from lines of
vision.

LENGTH OF ROWS
A maximum of 16 seats per aisle. 25
seats per aisle is permissible if one side
exit door of 1 m width is provided per
3-4 rows.

VOLUME OF ROOM

SEATING ARRANGEMENT

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An amphitheatre or
open air theatre is an
open-air venue used
for entertainment,
performances, and
sports.

OPEN AIR THEATER

VIEWING ANGLE AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

DANCE STUDIO

Big spaces: both wide and with high ceilings.

A level dance examinations require 10m x 10m, that is a dance space of 10m x 7.5m with space for the
examiner to sit 2.5m back in order to have a wide view

Smooth, buffered (cushioned), and warm floors: contemporary dancers dance barefoot, so its
important that the surface is not dangerous for the feet and glides.

Enough ventilation: this means, as much fresh air as possible.

NATURAL SUNLIGHT. This is something that makes part of our particular sensibility.

Silence: A quiet place is important to be able to hear the music and to bring the body into relaxed
states.

MUSIC STUDIO
SPACE

Occu Area (SF)

Qty
Area (subtotal)
pants (each)

Exterior
Access

Recording
Booth

250-350

500-700

no

Small Studio

350-550

350-550

no

Large Studio

900-1,300

900-1,300

no

Media Library

100-150

100-150

no

Instrument
Storage

450-550

450-550

no

Receiving

200-300

200-300

door, window,
sheltered entry

RESTAURANT

SITTING AREA

To be able to eat comfortably, one person requires a table area of around 60cm wide by 40cm
deep.

This provides sufficient clearance between adjacent diners.

For a dining table additional 20cm of space in the center for dishes, an overall width of 8085cm is suitable.

Coffee shop
A coffee shop is usually a town-center business located in a central area.

WASHROOM

Any building of public use requires the basic services like washrooms and water
facilities. These are considered to be primary facilities for the buildings of public
use.
Designing a washroom in any building depends upon the number of people
visiting their daily or weekly.
Based on the architectural data , design standards and usability a good working
design is achieved.

LIBRARY
MODERN DAY LIBRARY- not merely the depositories of books, newspapers and
journals but they are aided with digital spaces(many of which are electronic) and
would contain CDs, videos, Internet sources and special collections of books and
journals.

MEETING ROOM
These are key areas in any organization to cover a number of
configurations. Some provision may be needed for televisual connection to
remote sites.

GUEST ROOM
The performers who are coming to perform from different places on earth need
some space to rest hence guest room is required. Different room layouts have
been given below for guest rooms

MEANS OF FIRE ESCAPE