Air Combat Command

Base Theater Design Standards

Morals, Welfare RecreatIOn ami SeNIC6s

Elndorsement

Baselheaters present a u'1ique opportunity for us as a place fur p'ubllc forums, 'tralnrng and entertainment These Base TheaterDeSignStandards set the standard for rna loti ng ou r lh eaters world class operations Continuous; II1'iprovemen1.md ttle fullest utilization of O!.!T e?tistlng resources ara vital aspects ofaurquatrty program Thisguide should beusedwith its com panion dor:umen'~ Management and Maitet'ing Guide for Base Theaters, to stunulEite innovatIVe de~lgn ,and renovation strategies with ~he intent of making base theaters an Iintegra1 paltofourcommumty ItmVllllJnment. Meeting these standerdsWlflenable us to Improve facilities, and to expand and Improve customer service, I i:lJsl!c commanders to glV€~ base th eaters II hear active attention and SIU pport, ill order fo foster a cufturo ofgualitywt1h[n AirCombat Command

John M Lon, Genera', USAJF Commander

• ,ACe Quality

"A teadership commitment to an operating style which creates B' working climate that promotes trust, teamwork and continuoos improvement In ,all thaI we do. "

• ACe Mission'

jjAir Combat Command pmfessianats providing the world's best combat' Air Forces dehllsring rapid deClSive air power anytime', anywhere ;;

.1 ACe Vision

"Air Fmr:::e people building the wDrld's moot respected fJ'ir and space' force. global' power and reach for Amenca. II

,OurSlyle

..... creatmg a wat1<mg climate that inspires trust, team work, qWfjmy and pride. n

'l'Give eve;yone B stake inl the mIssion ,and its outoome ...

" .. de'eg,ate responsibility and authority - accept arxountatJility. n

11 Set g'Oa/s. MeastJre' p.rogress. Reward performance. "

"Defiverquality products to a" oun;ustomers Stnve: for a culture of continuous Improvemenf-make It better 'j

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Table 0" Contents

Purpose' a'lId Ba,c:lfgrDund 4

Functi,onal {J,iversity S

The' Sits' 6

B,ulldlng Exterior 7

The lobb:, ,s:

The Auditori:um 11

Backstage and Performance Support Space' '14

500 Person Facility 16

1000 PelSo,,, Facility 18

Maleria's and Finishes 20

Budget Estimate': P'rDfotypical 500 Person Th'eater 22

Budget Estimate': Prototypica" 1000 Person Theater 23

BASE" mEA17ER DESIGN STAND,ARDS --

Purpose and Background

Purpos,e

To 'provide both,an;hitectural programming and inteliordestgn guldoooo for improvement projects In base theaters.

'nt,oot

To ID rovi de a standard basis for i mproveme nt e,ffiJrts ij n base theaters.,

Use

To facifJtale awareness ofthe major rSGueswith 'respect to base theater impfOvemen:_s.

Mihtary Handboaf.r 1100 BOCA Building Code ute Safety Code ArchifedumJ ACOllstics Bwlding for the Arts

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IBOCA NFPA DavrdEgan Brown, etal.

ViabilflJ and Rots' in' B'ase C'ommunii(y

BaS'ethea!ers h ave always played an Important role in the base cornm unit)'. They serve as gathering places for airmen and their fami,lies, and aecommodat,e a wide range of mission-related and oIJ.duty recreationSlI activities Mission-related activities include SUGI1 fund::iol1S, as Commander's Calls, and Professional Mi 11'1'ary Educa.oon lectures. Commu nity recreation a II progra rns include the presentation Qf CUITeIl: m.otion pictures, plays, concerts, and rown rreetings" In generall,8.cllvJties can be Pl.it "'1'0 four rr aJcr g:roups: recturefrneetin Q h a~~, movi~ 'lneat'e r , stage productions, and musical p.BITormances, AIti'bOug h they overlap in :erms of their architectural or spatial requirements, each group 'las its own unique req uirl;!fJllenm.

HIstorically, base theaters have played the mOllie theater role because of limited mobility and limited off..,base entertainment options for airmen. Nowj however r airmen and their fam Hres hill/lie much mOf€l mobility. Many basel! locations that were once rura I Dr remote have become 1.11 i'banized and: afford thle base cornmu n~ty 8. wide r range ,of :Jptions 'fo r speraing 'their lelsum time -arci extra money. The result is adeGline in the use of base theat,ers as movie theate rs since pa~rons go 'off base fo r'lhelr recreafJol1al needs. Nevertheless, the base lh eater remains a necessary gathering place to' accommodate other community activities as well as motion pictu re viewing,

lihis document does, not ptcpoSil"!' that cos rnenc modiificatiClrliS alene can boost movie ticket and concess ion sa:les. However, a rchitoctura'l, aesthete, and acousUca I modifications Ii n conju nenon witbother m afk.eiing erorts 001'1 sl.gme nt use ofth e. base lheate r across the enUre spectrum cfaclivities,

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Movies

Th e mest user -l nten s ive fu notion accom rnodated in base theaters is the s hO'Ning of m aNOn pidures_ When accommodating this rele, the base auditorium functions like any other movie theater. Th e mal"ketingidesig n issueScof attracting and capt:ur~ frlg rna rkets and facility appeal. as we'~ as :he activity sequence of ticket sales, waitirlg, snack-bar saln, and tneeter-space entry and exit requrre 'the same attention as they do [n mavie thearers ln the civH'ian eornmun i.:y_

l.ee tU.re,s/Con''erences

Thesejnclude Professional Military Education (PME) and m-processing bnefings, wnt:im.ing,educa~ tto n !eell! res, and othe r adm i nistrattvely 0 rie nted briefingsJllec:tures. Theaters also serve as.assemlbly halls for Commanders Calls, ClviliGin ana milUalY award cerem 0 nies, refirertre nt cere monies, and Town MeetII ngs for tha Military Family H 0 YSin.9 ~Ollfl munity. Offli-' dal co nferen ces and sern inersth a •. reJy heavily an sud a-visua'l medii;;l, ;;l,re ,8 lso accom rnodated.

Stag's' Performances

Less often, base auditoriums accommodate p'lays and cabaret shews as part of morale, welfare, and recreation programs. Cons9>quentfy, the facility mustalso acoommooate trad itio rta I backstage Sipaces such 9fS d reS$~1g moms, toilet faciliUes;, and storage spaea

Base theste rs also h est musical performances as tli El'focus of eVoents rorgroups such as the Air Fe me Band d:u ring l10Jidays and special events,_ Musics_! poe rfo rm a noes are also a part of th~ater prod ueson s Sl.rc~ as Tops in 8rl18',as well as narnercua cfficia I ceremonies,

Functio,nal Diversity

'The S'ite

Diagramm8Jtic S,i:e Plan Public Scale

The base auditorium is a pul::lic place and! a significant focus of activ'ity; it must accommodate ,iii variety offunellons.

The charader of the site sh o uldt:

II conv,ey a public lrn age.

II provide a n 0 u,tdoor gatt'ering spa~1 or "p blbliG plaza" with ~xtericr se-ating, as an outdoor extension ottha buildlngllobby.

The building design should

• include partial ooverage tolhis outside sreeto snelten,Jsers Il'1linciementwe.ather

.' aceernmodate a bui~ding entrance of publfc scale, easily identifiable from the' stn~'et an d the pa rking lot,

• allow the pasSie rbya nd potential patron to I'ook into the lobby through a transparent exterior facade.

Parking

The parking lot isthe first impression the patron has when vi sitmgl tile fa ciitiy .

The parking lot s10u~d have.

III park;ng aisles oriented so aUditorium users do not ha,vEl to traverse diMng fanes.

II landscapin.g co'olering 10% of the 'gross, are:a of the lot.

II sufficientl and scapin 9 to screen pa rkin 9 fro m tt-e street, but. does not obeeu re site lill estoth emarquee. the bulJdil11gfa.cad'e·or the park~l1g Ilot entrance from the' street

.A ccs'ssibUity' Accommodationsfol'thehandicapped mustoe

an integra II part 'of the design solution,

Facilities must be desig ned to;

• cenrorm to Arnerh::a"lls with DisaITiJjti~ Act (ADA). ~ooen:ll Standard 795 .

.1 provide a 1 ADA aeee as 1 ble roul.e 'from park~ frlg areas to thea w:.j;ftc riu m stage, These attrTbutes are important for all of the funenons thClit this facility accommodates.

• ensure the disabled can access the stage

The m a rquee is the base ~heat.er's primary means of rom municatiion to the community, It s,noUild contribu:l.e to the theatrical nature of ~he faclllty and serve as an orienta,tlan pofntw~thin the, oase community.

• Locate a free-standillg marquee near the main en try to the facility"

• Design the marquee so that itis di,stlnguishable from at ~east 500 fel':!t ,away_

• ilJseACC sign standards as, a basis for the design format However, the theater marquee should reflect the theatrical and recreational nature 10" the facility_

I. Pick I.J p slylisticelements ofUu~ base Or local architectural vern acular an.d reflect them in the marquee.

I. Use ma.t<er,sls that match or compl,emem mill~erials on the theater bIJ i leiti I1g" For exam pie I m e:al finishes on th e marq uee sh auld matoh exterior metal finishes Of'! the fa ell ity ,

Building Exterior

The proposed '8;:terior materials aHne theater must complement the existing coior and matenal palette u sed on the in stallab a n in g~eneral and adjaoentfac;;ilities in particular. I ntegratiol"l into t1e base co nte>;.i: fs the goal

• Use brick or I'lIlason ry as tbe dominantfacil'1lg .

• De'velop an .archite::;;tlilral statement signifying !both" th e professional and theatrical character of the 'facility

I. U,se a 9 ;;ISS curtain-wall fa~de to visually open the lobby to the base OfJmmurT~ OIld serve as at point of attracti 0 nand orientatron em base. Move the ticket sales and ·coming altlract]Qns" dispfay~, ins ide so tnat the ::llJilding expresses a proFessional 'faoe by day and takes on [ts th@airical'fslcewith activity, color, and Ifgh1 by night.

!!!!! E~imjnate' filat roofs. Incorporate a standing seam, metal foofing sy.st,em with a 3 I i"I 112 min lrnurn slope on al'1V additions to the facility

M SIE rHEA rER ,D,ESIGN STANDARDS

The Lobby

The tabby serves as ;3, p~ace for cin;:u I atiol'l, I[] is play ofii nifc:;)rWiil'ation, p urchase o,f refresh! ments and prepall'lil.ti.on .to ente:rthe' aJclitorium. The abby pfa n m ust be 'kept simlple sothat d ifferel'l't runctio ns ea-I'I be leasily lotated ,by patrons. The fobby also serves asa n tntemn1 ssicm and break a rsa ViiSua I dlisplill)i1 ofl.lpI:;Qmi 1119 events fs an important e1eme nt lEns ure that the 10 bby add ibion. if req uired I satisfies IQCa~ codes r n terms of siz:e ill nd 'egre.s,$ req ui,F1smer'1i:S,.

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The I'obbyis th e ma i n entry and exit poinUo rtrae facility _ Thereimre"tl" is~pace is gllf'! i Flteg fal Pgl rt anne emergency egre S'8, system.

• Ve my the lab by exit prrovisio ns with GU rf1l;'!nt b~ i Idingandl 100 safl€ty codes,

• E "sure lh at ill~le~!st 00% of' th e aud iterium capacity is able to e:l!::it thl nJligh lr,e lobby

The lobby shOll Id exhibitlwo charade;rs, orne by

day and ,one by night.

• Desiglr'l theto'bby to 'f!) roesent B professional ch ':II:~ctef by d:a,y and a theatrical ell a racler 'in

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• Use 'lighting to help esta'bUsl'll tt!iis charmer, U Be l1€loos.soo,:eml"lg-moUl1!red~downl~light5iwrth fI uorerscenHube's fcr ordin'ill!)t dal~~ uses sueh as ~ec1ures lOr ,assemblies. For a t!hea;~rical

mood use n eo n I ig hung I r m~andescer'J'~ wan see nees, atnd track r1g hUng '1Ni.tl" color tinmd diffuse rs to accent colors and fexru res on walls WA len would -0 rdlni:l1rily be muted in daylight or uncferdayltime Ilfg hUng conditions,

• The loMy waHs CQn be a hard finish fn a rnedl~ffi da~ oolor for good PliJib~ic-;spaoo serviceat:il ity and easy cleaning, Sprayed-on I cofarlle[Oked systElms suo~ as Po/ymix or ZoIotD.fls, er vlnyll wall co\t'e~ ng woulld work: well on tness wal~.

• The eeiti!l1gs In tile lebby rTIlustOOV€f!I sound abso rhElnt as, a means cT'eJ iminaufligllJrlwa.rlfied sound oofore ~t I'eac!hes the the>ate-r, S·tandard "acoustical oeiHng me" r S Plct adequatefor~h is IPu:rpo&e. A I'ali~in flbergla ss tile 1. 5'''~hjck ls aval~~ble" A more decorative t;l nd effedive solu:ti 0:11 ls a wood strip ocoustlcal system, which 00 ulda 100 be used ilr! the sud ~to ril.J m as a wall treatrnent.

I. Carpeting pr-ovides the most sou nel absorbing floor flnls h. Use an eas.y to clean nylon. level ~Ioop carp€t of at least 2a, cz faoo w;s:ight 1E,I"ISUlffi good soil hiding charadeFistics"

Tick,at Sales .Area

Oue 'l\') the m.LJ 1t1~ rpose natu re of the lobby. a ticket 00 les clerk.and cas h regist.ens ubsti~ute for the conventiona'l ti cket sales beoth (reference lobby dfs-· grams in ,500 and HJOO PeroonFacifi.ty soc.tion),

I. LocaleL'_js area within the lobby so tnat. pa~roM enter the bu Uding to pu rchase tio""~tl;l Q F to check in, fo r cQnfer,em~es.

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Entry Control' Diagram

• Provide sig~t 11 nss 'that a.llow an unobstruct,ed vh:wlJ of alleliltry doors.

I. Accommodate multi pie run ctions s lith as movie and theater tlcikel sales and con1ieili'r1C€l c,eglstration_

I. Provide enough room for patrons to stand in linec without inhibiting movement of people thmughouHhe I'obby_

'. msplay inklrma~on relevant tofu ncuons g:oing on in the auditorium,

Rest Rooms

The-rest rooms are an obvious necessity which must be ,easily found but not occupy a dominant location.

• Locate rest rooms so that they are eesily lid~ntified, but away from concession sales areas- PI"Q"Vrdea means to block sig~t,lill:~'s Into the resircom.

• ReierencetJ1e locally accepted building codes for numbers of fixtur,ss, req,uired. In no case sholJ'ld the number,ofplumbing flxnrres be less than the following for each gender (also Ir,merenoe 500 and 1000 person facility drawings)

600 Person Fa,cinry

Water Closets/Urinals 2""

La,vartories 2

• Om\! I,irlrtal may t;e :sUbstitut.e-d 'for QfU~ water Gk!£et '1 (100 Person Faeil ity

Water Closet:slU rina I's 4'"

Lavatories 3

.. Twe usnals may be su'bslltuted ror two water cl~et5,

.1 Rest roO'll size and f,xtu re cou nts shou ld be ~ uffident to avaid !ong Ii nes diullWl,g brief in:~ r'1lissKJns.

.1 Complyw~1h Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA). guldelines." Accommodate a 50-inch diameter wheelchair turning space, Provide one waler closet and lavatory that conforms to accessibility standards, Rei'erenoe the Un ifoml Feel eral Accessibility Sta'ndard 795.

Manage'r's Office

The manager's, offioe'must be eonve menu to all

fadlity operations ,yet lnconspicu 0 uste the~a~rons_

• 'Pmvlde~ 100 sq uare'feet (mimmum) office for the ,theater manage r,

• Locate the managers office so rhat h is acoessiblefrom the lebby but not percefved as part of the lobby.

• Locate. the office so th a~ it has access to the proj,ElC'Uo n room a nd the concession sales af"88 _

• Provide a fio~r OJ wall safe fare-vent 2 nd concession proceeds,

The.Lobby

• hu:lud'e· a supply' closet f;o r storage' IOf m arquae' letters and other diaplay items,

COn'cessi,(uIS

Concessions are a primary element of the lobby. For design gUidance. AAFES has developed the' proto,typic;, concessions area layout shown below. Plan ners s hOIJ Id contaot AAFES for current parley regarding co i1Ge.ssi ons dssig n.

• U.se the AAfES layoutas a gUide in ~!larning the co neesslcns iii rea, Adju st the AAF IES Qon~ figuratIon to suit the actual 'lobby space_

.1 Use cernmtc tile for wall and Roorfmi.she.s. • Desigll the plastic lami1ate servirg ecunter to accommodate candy and other snack dis~ plays as well as preparation of hot foods such as hot dcgsand popcorn

.1 Use diecorativs nee n lighti ng and chrome railings for 61 crowd control maze, where·a;ppro ... prime for looa I condition s.

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.SASE TH~rER DESIGN STANDARDS

The sud itoriu m IS th e fad I ity's most complex i rderior space Acausll es, dn::lLllation, Ughti ng., ,I!md seating for different uses suchas mmlles, lectures and confel"€lnces, s1a,ge performances, aIld rJ"iJ.Jsical present!alllOnS must be censldered when desi;;!l'ling th'l:s space.

• The auditorium design shQuld illiow every rnemberofthe audience to see and hearolearliy

Circulation

Emphasis should be on user friend I mess. The p~an,st'IQtJld becJeare:nough so that dimctional s[gnage' is not necessarv or minimal.

• Provide dlred access to and from the lobby to faci I [tale efficient movement of'r:atrons ane also safe, mpid egll'ess in ease of emergency.

!!!! Comply wdth N'FPA's requirement to provide a main entry/e:<it "of sufficient wiotJh to sccommodale one-ha If IO~ th e, rota II oooupa 11t. load. , ,. •

• Ree\raluate catchment a ress to ens ure 'that

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Verify Catchment Are'as

Exit Requirements

existing exits; Ciln handle exl.ting requirements. Provide the 'proper n ~mber of exits and accessible routes from the faoi I ity lreq uimd by code,

Seati'ng

The type' of seat hasa direct bearing on the

comfort and enjcyment level aUhe pa~IJji'L

.lPrnvtde 314 folding, selr-"aising seats with a miniMum of 33 inches from s8cst-cack to seatback i n ~heir ful'ly open position. Also P F'mi'ide a III i rri!'TIu m of' 2 inches beM-eerl seat backs and the most roMe rd projection of se:ats irn medii~tely beh r rid.

!!!! SeliE!Gt seating with a contouf\"ed steell frame constnJction that provides ,lower back support.

I. Se.lect cloth, f: . .illy upholstered seats. Heavy use and soil hiding characteristics are primary cOl'lskiemtiol'1s.

• Verdfy seating capacities forthe d,isabfed

• IProvide "'swing-away" seatlnq for the disabled.

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SASE THEA fER DE'SJGN S'TANDARDS

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The Auditolrium

Cenin'9 Configur,ation

Sight Lines

Sight Line's

• Use the conventJional"American" seating system with two 'oenler aisles The center seat should' be no more thansb, seats from each als e, Continental seatJi'l'I!ll IS not aocepla'ble

• P rtlvide: :s.tagger1l;ld seatrl1lg to maxim ize the vtew oUhe stage or screen.

• Whe,~a !1Iew sloped 2IudUonJm floor!s beingl 00 nsidered , desijgn the new floor to provide a clear line Oof sight to' 'the fOGa11 point on stage. Maintain 5 lncnes between a viewe~s line of sight and t~e top aHne person's head sitting in fr-unt of the vr.ewer.

A c'ol/s,'tics

The rmporiance of ,acoustics ls pa ramournt Each base theater must be acou strcally tested and specific soiunons del'ivedi far the cha.rade,ristfcs, o'F lhat ,specific space.

• Acoustically isolate the auditorium wherever

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Stage Seetle n

• Use s.oul'ld;absorbing material in all adjoining rooms surr-oundingl the auditorium.

• U.se 500::1 core auditorium-doors with gaskeled jall'Lbs and silent doer h arnware.

• The medlan lcal system must be asclosa to InaUJrhble as possible. Sound measurements taken while 'the system is fWfining can not exceed a background nols.e !evell of 54 dlBA er nclsecnteaon rNC~25,

I. Desr9n the aud~tolium ~oustics to accommodate the various aUditorium I't; notion s. T;,is requires a compromise bebNeen speaking and musical productions.

• DeSign side and rear walls fur high sound aboo:rptio:n.

• Pl'O'IIide iicombJ,na.tion ofn:!flect\1E! 3r.d sound absorptive ceilin~rfin~shes based on the results of aecustical ~e:sti.ng.

Curtains

• Provide curtains tt1atare both retractable

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The AuditorilUm

andea5lly remo,val::le' when they are not needed for a specific event.

fhe Stags

AIDlough replacement of the stag,s· area is not part of tine scope of work fer theater renovation, Use ~he following as 13, basis for evaluatron oHhe existingl stage.

• Use' the existing proseeniu rn stage where

o ne '~xlsts, Stage depths should be one and

o ~ h Slif tim 6'-S 'lheir wi dth.

• IF' roll~de a movie scree n systll3'm thdrt can be moved rnech aruca Uy to he front Ofl1E! stage' tor movie !;/,ewlng and then retracted.

• Clesignthestaget1oorto be flat wi:h a smooth resilient surface.

• Acoustically deooen1he stage floor.

• Provide portable rise rs for cl1 o:ra,1 productions.

• Provide a portalble ,acoustically reflective shelj for smi3111 rnusicalqreups.

I. Prm(ide a stea~ pipe, grid/roJ'l' over the stage area to accommodslte lig,hitill1g" scenery, OUf~ taJr'ls. ~rldacoustica'l cev.ices.

• Sus,pend all overhead lighting fixtures f'mm the' grid i ron.

• All stage I1ghting specified must be adjustabl'e and movable.

• Provide outlets 'In the stage fioorfor lighted mu slc stal"ds or in strulment ,smplfficaUon

• Provide d:upl[ cala Ifghtrng contn:l'ls at the pear of tJhe aun itorlum for periforma.l'I1css a nd on stage 'for rehearsa.! s.

• Provide stands and eq~ipmentslJPport fora, range of aueio-vlsual needs sucn as vlew~ graph and 35 mm slide p!1esentatio!1s. This should 'be provided fur both long, focal length equipment withIn the seaUlilgarea a-id viewgraphs near or on 'the fro 11 t oHhe stage accordi rig to spea ke r reed's,

• Verify S! ruclIJ8 I I oad'~ng of 8r'1y new lighti I1g 9 lids, sa,een, or eLI rtal ns with the existing roof structure.

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Bac,kstage and Perfo'nTllance Support Space

Diversity of uses shoufd bettie guidling principle' ~n backstagear'M design (also referellcethe 5fJ(}and 1 GOO' Person' Facility secti:lrls),

I. Productions that require dl'll!!&sing rooms OcCUr rerii'ltivelyinfn.~quently_ Simi~ilr multipurpose facUities in tine comrnerelat sector use multipurpo~e· chemging moms rather than d rESS,]ng, rooms wh Loh req uire more spec~aiized design_

• Provide a multipurpose room that can accommodatB male alflld female c:h~nging areas or warm-up and rehearsal space. This space can also augment leciure and educational functions_

• Provla'e' a folding walll partition to accommodate male and female 'changing areas ln the muLbpu rpose room

.1 ~ a p lann r ngg,u ide, provide 1 '6i squa re 'feet. per ,pers 0 n for ch a ngin 9 rooms_

• Pro vIde at. least 20 :Ii Flea:1 feet of fiJ ll-len gth mirl"O'l"S, ir:l roth maleand rem ale changing areas,

Tolle:t R,ooms Sind Makeup Areas Toilet rooms and malkeup areas need to SI.Pport activities plior to and du'ing' performances.

.1 'Provide one ADA-compUant wilet room for each sex Provf.detwa toi lets, a m inlrnu m aftwa vanity sin ks a nd 6to 1 0 hn eal feet Qfmirro rs wth 1he.atrcal makeup lighb n1g in each to i letmo m. A urinal may be' subsHtuted for one toilet in the men's roam. Verffy SIJ bs'tituticn guidelines with local by ild i ng coces,

• Locate toi'lets so that they are ~asily aCOf!Ssible from changingl rooms and the crossover space (space behind stage: backdrop or movie screen),

• Provide iii makeup area In each toilet room with at least: 1 0 lin eal feet of co unkrspacs an d mirrors for both' ma~9 and fernale to~!e, rooms an d m a.k.eup area,

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Backstage and Perfonnance SUlplporl Spacel

Genera,' S:to,rage, Production P.re'pars,tiof1and Rs,t:,slv,;I1f1 Area

j!,jJ t~ree of these areas are dependent upon leach other fur a successful theater opelr-aljoi'l,

,. M a rule ofthurnb, provide an additional 30- 35 percent of stora,ge space as a proportion of the existing stage area,

• Althou 9 h these area!1S are prime.rrUy fartt-eater productkl n storage, they can a [so aecesn medate scene, ,paint and electrical shop a~ivities..

.1 P'lIOvid,e' a 12 foot wide an d 45~55, inch hig!load ing dock,and 'receiving area, Also allow 50- 1 00 feet of leve I adjacen ' s pace tc accom medate ill full-si~e! tractor trailer.

• Ensure tl1iat the 'storage areas are directly !ilccessible tobotl1 the receiving and backstage areas, Provide ave rhead doc r access 'to the backstage area,

• E:f1:B IJI"e thlere' a,re no 'leveJ ch'i3 nges between tne loadingl dock, reoewi f1lg areas, and stage.

BASE THEA TER .DESIGN STANDIIIRDS

500 .Person Fa,cillity

The'f1oorplan below de~jots an e.xf:s.tlng typical 500 perso:nlheaterconstructed in the continental LJ, S, by AAFESduring the 1960s9nd 19'70s. Slinging,this facilty up to conteMporary s1andafd~, requires the fo II owT rig medfieatio ns:

1} AcoessilJility for the Disabled

Ramp to provide sl1ADA-compliant !'JCGessjble route frOM the parking lot to tie stage floQr,

2)1 Pub#c Plaza

N:ew outd:ooratea fOr gatheri ng thata'iso senleS as an &xlBrior ext,snsion of the' ,lobby.

3) Ticket Sal.slRegistra;tiof1

Multipurpose counter tor movie ticket. sales or f'eg istrafianJi nfolimSll:ion point for o~her functions.

4) To',lefslUtility Core

New ADA-compliant 'loile! rooms, maintenance c1osat, and rnechsnlcal space (if re,quired).

5) ConeHskln S,a'esIMalf1<ager"$ OIIice

rNlew corlct!ssions oounter eq!.lipmel'll fflCOrTIme nd'ations. D recijj' adjacent to this area is a .s1orage

area and ,a n offi:oe for the facility manager. 6) Infelmediafe Lobby

New acollstica,l finishes to provide sou iilld lsc Istlcn between the main lobby and the auditorium.

1) Auditorium

New ceiling finishes, acoustical wall Frnishes a'1d new seating

18) $:rage

New ~ightTng, movable movie screen, and wings. !J Cft:anglng ,RrJj(j'msIMu/rJpurpose R'ooms

New mullipurpose rooms with dwider ctJrtaln, New tol.l~t. rooms with rr akeup co unters and theatrica I IIghtifl!;

10) Backstclge Area

New 'prop/genera I purpose storage; 11) StomgelBh'Op Space'

INew storage 'that can a lso 8,000 m.m odste light SCle ne construi!:tkm and lig ht~ng s hop ~lJnctions.

Existing Plan

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Reno,vated Lobby Plan

Prototypjcal Renovated Plan

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'1 DOD Pe,rson Facillity

The eXisting floer plan below depicts SI 1000 person tneale r conslruetee ~ n the (lOllt"inental Un ited States by AAFES during the 11 960sand 191015. Bringing this facility up to collitemporarl standards requires rnoditicatlons similar to those required -For the 500 person facllity. The bold numerals on the 'opposite pag,e correspond to 'the descriptions in the previous section on 500 person facilities.

Gener,al gutdelines for materials and finishes for both schemes can be fo und on the followi I1g two pages, 11'1 general materials and finishes shol.ild be of adeq uate~ qua I ity to en 5 ure' good we-a tab i lity and maintains; oi I it)! un ner ne<3iVjf use mild ilions,- F OF example, use a sea; upholstery-ce,ver material that has good soli hiding en aracteri sncsa nd that is ,easily cleaned, The list afsJggested sources only provides a reference or starting pO'int for fln'sh and matenial choices and does not represent sole source recornmendations.

To assist In the programming and budget estimate phases, p rototyp ical bUdg at esti ma.te:s 1'1 ave. been provided for bQ~h t:h e· 50 [) person and 1 mm person theater renovations and can be· rol,!!'Idin the sectl a rTS foHewing' materia Is and f fl is hes,

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BASE THEATER DESIGN ,STANDARDS

Prototypical Renovated Plan

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M,ateriaEs and Fin ishes

EI t,i.Jc'k Matrix IFM-ES-1.

U S:B the fo II'o~ ng nst of materia I's a nd 'fin fshes as~, JiHfurence OQird for defi n~ ng: levels of q ualiiy. IDo not con sider tnSSie sol'e source "ecomme<n<:iartions.

LOBBY AND AUDITORIUM FLOORS Catrpeting

Karashm Bigelow, NeoR.hythms. Antron BCF nylon, color Nochllme 4418~5663S for kl~bb!l and alsles of auditorilJlm,

WALLS AND DOO'RS Vinlyl Wall Coyeringl

lobby: Koroseal SpellbouJld, color Avante Garde 8821 ,76.

AudilrBium: Falbo Vuatex, Crescendo Tyne 2, color Haseons Cove; !pertor,ate for acoustical pane.! coveri ngl.

ACQu,stioa I W,alm Pane~s

AilJditorium: Arrrlstmng Souncsoak Scores with penofa~ wall >covering; ArI'I'lstrong Soundsoak custom sMped pan el s

Wood Sbr11P Aco U SlUca I Wall System

Audjtoril..I;I1I: V,entwood venicaJ strips of select kfln dried red cedar, spaced on black stained connector dowels, mounted over black fiberglass acoustical bla'1kets.

Paint

Audikmi urn Doors: Dll ron 6315N Bu ;-g!LI ndy A~ditomiLlm Trim: Duron 54194D Hidden Blue' Push P late rOlF' Lobby/AuditorhJ III lCoo rs Chemetal, an edlzed aluminum. Bp'lght Smoked Chmme911

R'ESTROOMS C,eramlC Tile

F loa rs: American Oban lrIgJazed 2x2, Ceram ic Mosaics, Em p i re Gray C 117,

wall's: Ame rica 1'1 Olea r'I Glazed porcelair 2x2 Sm nB,rites, Lite Stel'l i 1'19 Y62 (fie Id). White D26 (pin dot)

Lavatory COIlJRtertop

Nevamar Fountainhead so'lid polymer, color

,CEILINGS Lobby Ceiling

Ventwood Panels to match Auditorium walls"

AUdliitodum Caningl

Armstrong Omega, su 5 pended acoustical ceiliT'l9 panels without. foil bac;i<'ingl~1.5n thrck; factory standard black grid and ceiling panels.

UGHTING lypicallightil'll91

I "dir:ect Wil i'Jll flu orescent tuaes, I ncandescent dowl1 ~iglhts.

Decorntive Wall S"onoiii'

Wif1{lila Lightingl, Aaron Architectural, Dominique 3704 or Mentor 3705.

CO,NC'ES SleNS A,REA Ceramic, tile

Floors: AmerlcaJ"l 0198..1"'1, tlx8 NaturtonES, color" Obsidian NT 60; F 091 M ist NT 53.

Walls: American Olean ~azed Br(ghls 4x4 Gloss Blaok49, Briglht White41, Burgandy 1100,

SelVing Counter Wi Ison art Pla.stic Laminate, Ebony Star 4552~50,

Paint Ma~h Pantane 3262 Turquoise.

A UDI TORIUM S'EA r'NIG Upholstered Chair

Arne'rican Seating, 35M Stellar Series cons:l.ruclion; Marquesa 'LanaIO,lefin, Sherpa Shire, oolorMar,eon 82; abraslcn and flame resista.nt

STAGE CURTAJN Curtain IFabrric

Da.zian fa bri cs, NY r INY; Afigekl Vela ur 3068 1, color Wine 3443; 100% Travira C:S, no back' C08Iti.ng; crean only with dry cleaningp;olvent.

Curtain Tm'ck

Rose Brand Theatrical Fabrlcs and. Fabrlcstling; New York, NY; mot'oJized center pulll curtarn track.

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BAS,!; THEA TER DESIGN ST ANMROS

Materials and Finishes,

Budget Es,timate: Prototypical 500 Person Theater

Bare Costs Backstage Ama Addition Seledi\le OemaUtion

F cundstlo t1S

Slabs on Grade

Externx- waDs

Exterior Glass

Exterior Doors

'CNerhead Doors

Intertor Doors

Interior Walls

ceilings

Roof S1rtiidUm Floors WalllPaint:

Wall Ti,e (Toilms) Backstage Equipment

FIs:call Veal' 1912:

Parking

Site Utilities Grading Landscaping

Roads, Walks, Parking Lo1s T~ry Facrlities

Site' Work Su'btota'i

Lobby Adamon

SeJed:ive Demol~ion Foundations

Slabs, on Grade

Extenor Walls

Exterior Grass (Curtarn Wall) Exterior Doors

tnterior Door.;

lntenor \Nalls

CeUir,gs .

Roof Structure (Built Up) Carpet

Tlie FJooI'E

Wall Paint

Walll7lJe

Millvllork/Cou nters Concessions 'Equipment L,obby M'EIP

Meehan ical

Electrical

Plumbing

lobby Addition S'U.bbJtal

s.ooo 5,000 750 7,500 7,500 20,000

,$45,750'

5,520 11,768 14,400 64,400 80,000 10,400

,2,'00 16,200 7,200 36,000 62,400 4,352 1,500 6,800 8.250

22,000

9',600 7,2DO 12,000

$3:1'01,090

Seledi\le IRmo[ition Exterior Doors Iltlter.or Doors

Walll ninishes AO:lI..Istica Ce[~ngs Carpet

Chairs

AOA Cha,r Lift Autitoril!.m IWE/P' Mec,anical EledJical

4,140 ,5,200 soa 33 HOO 10'800

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26.,000 150,aOO 3,000

14,400 110,800

$258,540

Auditorium Renovation Subtotal

Backstage M/EJP'

"'echanical Eledric:al Plumbing

Backstage Area Addl~on Subtotall

J,5BB 2,080 12,816 10,000 1,800

2,'600 3,'600 ,4,200

10,200 4,680 23.,400 21,584j, 1,560 2,500 10.,000

6,240 4,'680 B,OOO

:$,2(15,528

INom: As condldo'ns W'lU wIlY. the' 'costs shO'M1 Ihem shouldl emily be usedl as, an aid and checklist for preUminliry discussions.

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BASE rHEA TER D,cSi,~1!J STANDARDS

Budget Estimate,: Pro'totypica~ 1000 IPerson Theater

Balfe Costs Backsta;gB ,Area AdditiClIl1,

SeJediw Demolffion Foundations

Stabs on Grade Exterior Waft's Exterior Glass Exterior Doors CRerhead IDoors inr.erior EJoors In:eiior Wan);; CeUings

IRoof StnJdure IFloors

Wa'il Parnt

WaU TI!e (To~ets) rviltwol"k/Counters Backsta~ Equipment Backstage MIEIP Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

11,581 15,600

600 84,,000 22:344 52,000

300.mm 3,000

30,5716

22,932 Note: As cond itions mil vary, the costs shown hem shollJld only be used as an ald ,and cheek-

$548;633 nst for pmEiminary diScussions.

F,isal YeaII' 1992

SHe Work,

5,000 B,OOO 1.500 7.500

:20,000 $45,000

Parking

Site Ufjlities Landscapingl

Roads, walks, Parking Lots Temporary Farllffies

Site' Walt Suatotal

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Lobby Mdmoo

8eleaUve De.m~rifjQIi Found'ations

Slabs on Grade Exterior Walls

Extertor Glass (CLrtaln Wall) iExterior Doors

Interior Doors

Inteoor WaRs

Ceilings

Roof Structure (Built Up), Carpet

TMe floors

Walt Pa'int

Wall Tire Millwork/Counters Ceneessons Equipment Lobby MJEiP Mechanical

Elecmcal

Plumbing

9,522 1,456 ,4,032

13.120 34,800 5,200 a,30Q 22:680

12,420 10,080

101;,1)40 6,552 464 9,275 4,750 22,000

Lobby Addition Subtotal

16,560 12,420 18,000

$314,811

Auditorium Renovation

Selective Demolition Exterior Doors Interior Doors,

Wall Finishes AcoustiCal Ce~i'l1Qs Carpet

Chai'l'S

NJA Chait Lffit AlIdltorium M6P Mochanical Electrical

Auditorium Rooovation SubtofaE

3,588 2,080 9,360

66,,080 1,800 2,600 3,600 4,800

16,200 4,680 23,400 2.1,584 1.,615 2,900 '6;250

10,000

Bac kstage Area Ad'dition Su btotal

6,2~0 ~.6BO 12,000

$209,111

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