DESIGN

DESIGN STANDARDS
Planning standards REQUIREMENTS
CONTIGUOUS SPACE AT GRADE LEVEL
ACCESS KEY DESIGN CRITERIA TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS HAVE AN ALMOST, IF NOT EQUAL, SHARE OF
FOOT TRAFFIC TO THEIR SECTIONS MULTI-USE PRE-FUNCTION LOBBY
PROVIDE: SPACE PF 1,410 SQUARE METERS ALLOWS FOR SET-UP OF
1.Easily identifiable entrance and exit, and clear external signage,which may REGISTRATION COUNTERS AND SPACIOUS AREA FOR DINING AND
need to be illuminated. WELCOME COCKTAILS AND RECEPTION.
2.Sufficient unloading/loading space to accommodate multiple events. EASE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS
3.Level ground floor with loading docks of sufficient size for all services including PROVIDING WIDE ENTRANCE GATES AND RAMPS ALLOWS 40-FOOT
client vehicles. CONTAINER VANS O BE DRIVEN DIRECTLY INTO THE HALL FOR EASE OF
4.Large coach drop off and collection points adjacent to main INGRESS AND EGRESS, TO ALLOW SINGLE-LOAD/UNLOAD OF EXHIBITION
entrance,withsufficient turning space and height, accessible undercover. MATERIALS THAT REDUCE STAGING COSTS. PROVIDE CONVENIENT AND
5.Doors of sufficient width and height or demountable/retractable walls to permit ACCESSIBLE FLOOR BOXES FOR ELECTRICITY, COMMUNICATION
truck access (trucks delivering exhibit and staging equipment pose particular CONNECTIONS AND WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY INSIDE THE
problems). HALL. LASTLY, PROVIDE WIDE-OPEN LOADING BAY WITH CAPACITY OF UP
6.Floor loadings to permit truck access TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 CARGO TRUCKS LOADING AND UNLOADING AT ONCE.
7.Easily identifiable and weather protected entrance and reception area for FLOOR LOAD CAPACITY
attendees. PROVIDE A FLOOR LOAD CAPACITY OF ABOUT 250 POUNDS PER SQUARE
8.Clearly identified disabled access. FOOT THAT CAN TAKE HEAVY MACHINERY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AS
9.In larger venues, security systems and monitoring at loading docks. EXHIBITION ARTICLES.
10.Separate entry for venue staff. GATED OUTDOOR SPACE
11.Storage space (for several days) for pre-congress consignments including PROVIDE GATED OUTDOOR SPACE WHICH MAY BE USED FOR OUTDOOR
exhibitors’ displays materials. EVENTS AND SET-UPS. THE COMPLEX IS SELF-CONTAINED, WHICH MAKES
IT SECURITY FRIENDLY AND PERFECT FOR EVEN THE MOST

Amenities SECURITY-SENSITIVE EVENTS. MAY PROVIDE CCTV CAMERAS, FIRE

PROTECTION SYSTEM, PARKING AND A CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE
LOCATION THAT ASSURES VISITOR MILEAGE.
FACILITIES:
ONSITE CATERING
ONSITE RESTAURANT
SPACE (OUTDOOR)
SPACE (PRIVATE)
PARKING KEY DESIGN CRITERIA
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: PROVIDE
GOLF COURSE ON GROUNDS
HEALTH CLUB 1.Plenty of space for parking while unloading/loading goods and equipment with adedicated
SPA OR SALON car park for vehicles delivering goods or equipment.
TENNIS COURTS, ETC 2.Parking for trucks with sufficient height and turning space where staging, audiovisual or other
equipment needs to be packed in or out within a short time period.
MEETING SPACES: 3.Long-term parking for trucks used for transporting production equipment andexh
AT LEAST 3 MEETING ROOMS ibitors’ displays.
EXHIBIT SPACE 4.Coach parking bays off street.
LOBBY 5.Sufficient undercover parking for attendees.
HALLS 6.All parking, including venue staff parking, should be secure.
7.Disabled spaces.
FUNCTION ROOMS 8.Direct access to venue lobby.
PARKING AREAS 9.Clear directions for exiting car park.
PRE-FUNCTION LOBBY 10.Sufficient cashier stations (everyone likely to leave at once).
STANDARD-SIZED EXHIBITION BOOTHS ALL IN ONE FLOOR 11.Sufficient exits to street, with adequate queuing lanes.
ACOUSTIC WALL TREATMENT AND SOUND-PROOFED MOVABLE WALL PARTITION
THAT ALLOWS FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS STAGING MULTIPLE EVENTS
CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE LOCATION THAT ASSURES VISITOR MILEAGE

S U B J E C T : T I T L E : S T U D E N T : RATING
A R C D E S I G N 0 7 T R A D E C E N T E R ABELLA, NEIL S.
I N S T R U C T O R : GIVEN: D U E : SUBMITTED: C O U R S E A N D Y E A R :
AR. VILLANUEVA, TIM PAUL M A R C H 2 0 2 0 MARCH 31,2020 MARCH 31,2020 B S A R C H I T E C T U R E 4