The development of convention centers, sport facilt es, and perform ng arts

venues are ncresingly being acknowledged for their ro e h simulating ocal economies and Theoretical Study:
improving the quality of life of a nat on's citizens. Conference and business tourism is hence
Understanding conventions and their types. User analysis as per the various
a very important sector of the global tounsrn Industry.
space requiremenTS.

The boom ng convention market necessitates creat onof not merely a

Understanding conventions
convent on center but a convention desthation Wth exhibition facilities, shopping plazas,
cluster of hotels, backward-forward linkages with international airports, mass transit systems
Types of conventions
ad adequate parking.

User and space analysis

Understanding convention centers
Understanding Conventions
A convent'on center is a large building that is des gned to hold a convention, A convention is a gathering of individua s who meet at an arranged pace and time in order to

where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. A convent on discuss or engage In some common nterest. convent ons are often planned and coordinated

center is designed, in most cases, for the purpose of conducting meetings, rallies, or by professional meeting and conventOn planners, generally by staff of the convention's hosting

seminars. t may a so be adapted for specific events, such as appearances by well-known company.

speakers or rnus^ cians. In some cases, meetings or other events take place in centers or Most large c ties will have a convent on center dedcated to hosting such events. The term MICE

bui dings not spedfically designed for conventions, but arge enough to accommodate - meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions - is widely used in Asia as a descript on of

attendees. the industry.

Convention centers receive guests from ocal, national and Internat ona
markets. The VarlOUS market segments that visit these fac ities are dctated by the types of Types of conventions
events that are hosted. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Along with
them,
The MICE Industry: , Trade conventions: It typCa ly lays focus on a particular Industry or
MICE is a type of tourism in which large grou ps, usually planned well in
industry segment, and feature keynote speakers, vendor displays, and other information and
advance, are brought together for a particular purpose. MICE is an acronym for the
activities of interest to the event organizers and attendee
Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibit ons tourism segment.
,Professional Conventions : They focus on ssues of concern to the

Th's s therefore a business-oriented segment, *nvoMng obligatory (or profession and advancements in the profession. Such conventions are generally organized by

nondiscretionary) travel. The Incentives part of MICE is the odd one out - though it is related societies ded i cated to promotion of the topic of interest.

to business, as it s usually provided to emp oyees or dea ers/dstr* butors as a reward, it tends Fan Conventions : They usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop
to be leisure based. colture and guest celebrities.

Meetings Incentives Conferences Conferences

 Components 3.
Seminar Rooms
Space analys s
Users: Delegates and staff.
Description:
Public Use I . They are idea for small-scale events ike workshops, trahing sessions, press
conferences, etc.
En rance Hall Users: Delegates, performers and staff. 2. They are large enough to seat attendees in theatre configurations ranging
Description: from 50-200 people.
I . The major connectivity between the various components of the convention
center.
2. It acts as an idea space for delegates to network.
3. Spaces like information kiosk and wai ng lounges form a part of the entrance
4.
Public amenities
hal . Users: Delegates Description:
I . They include smoking lounges, ATM's, phone booths, etc. 2. Only peop e
attending any event in the convention center shal have an access to these
amenities

Users: People taking part in var ous conven ions Description:

2.
Reg stration Center I . It acts as a space where people attending various events register themselves. Private Use
Administra ive
offices
Users: Staff of the convention center Descr ption:
3.
Tolets Users: Al occupants. 1 . It contains offices for the convention center which handles the general
Description: functioning of he bus terminal.
1. The size and quantity of the toi ets to be provided shall be decided in
accordance to NBC standards.
2. They shal be provided for peak capacity.
2.
Control room
Users: Staff Descr ption:
I . The con rol room will moni or the overall functioning of he convention
center.

4.
Exhibition Halls Users: Al occupants Description:
1 . Trade relative promoters take part in the trade shows o promote their products.
2. Large span structures and co urnn free spaces are required for these Service Areas
promotions.
3. Crowd management of such components becomes necessary.
Parking

Users: Anyone Vsi ng ICC.

Description:
Semi Public Use I . Car and Ous parking as per norms aid by NBC and DDA.

Auditorium / Plenary
2.
Loadhg Docks/ Bays
Users: Staff Description:
I . They form a crucial part for loading/ unloading purpose in the exhibition
pavil'ons.

3. Users: Staff

Users: Performers, delegates and local people. Service B ock AC

Description:
Plant room; E ectr
1. The purpose of the audtoriurn is o accommodate large sca e gatherings for
cal substa;
various events Ike dance, drama and delegations. Mahtainenece
2. The design of the cud'toriurn sha I be evo ved in accordance to various Deptt.
standard guide ines subjec ed to auditorium design. 3. Back of House : The
Users: Delegates and staff Description: Kitchen
2.
Conference Rooms They hold meetings and sma I company training sessions for 20-30 people.

Users: Staff Descr ption:

I . It sha I serve al the events hosted by the convention center.
 Space standards
Public movement pattern for convention
Segregation of the public movement pattern and the details of the anthropometric standards of the various
centers: components of the project.

Communication and functionality can be improved by implementing efficient circulation

Public movement pattern for convention centers
patterns in a convention center. People visiting or working n a convention center can be
The auditorium
dvided into 5 broad User categories:
Conference rooms
Exhibition galleries
 PU blic flow
Restaurants
Central kitchens
, Deegate flow
Fire norms by NBC
 VIP flow Vertical circulation
Parking
 Journa ist flow
Figure 5: Visual and aural limitafions: (a) Plan: fora performer at centre stage B there is an arc Y beyond which visual and
 Staff flow
aura/ perceptions are impaired. However, for performers nearer the sides of the stage at A and C produce more
restricnve curves Y. (b} Section: Similarly, visual and aural limits in section also setan arc cenfred on the performer.

Delegates now: Seating:

De egates form the most important group of Users for a convention center. The parking
shall lead them to the mah entrance foyer which further drects them to the i r destination.
An unobstructed delegate movement is very important.
4Public flow:
Dignifed personalities are nvited depending on the nature of conference. It can also
have relatives and pubic guests invited by the organistaon. The public guests also have
access to the exhbition areas and hence these areas shal a seperate acces to manage
the pubic now during peak hours effec^enty.
Figure 6: Auditorium seating: definitions of terms and dimensional information (to be read in conjunction with
VIP now:
They shal either direct y lead to the dais of the main ha or shall enter through the VIP
entrance which is connected to a VIP lounge.
Staff now:
The staff can be dvided into two categories name y the technical staff who are
responsble for the effecient working of the convention center whi e the others are the
admin' strat^ve staff who are exposed to the people coming to the center. The paths of
the technical and administrative staff diverse at the staff entrance.
Journalist now:
It includes press people, cameraman and dip ornats. They shall have a direct access to

the documentation center and the TV studio of the convention center.

an appropriate evel of comfort and essentially to ensure a means of escape in an emergency,

such as a fire, within the t me required by safety considerat ons and

Table I : Dimension of
Auditorium seats

Ptatfom Vstage
Auditorium Design:

Alternative auditorium seating arrangement

 Audience requirements:
Seating density:
Every member of the audience should be able to see
Seats with arms and triple seat can occupy a space as
and hear c early whatever 's happening on every part of the
small as 500 mm wide with a row-to-row dimension of 760 mm;
stage or platform. The greater the encircement of the
Means of escape
but can be as large as 750 mm Wide by 1 400 mm. The area
audience of platform or stage, more people can be Travel distance:
per seat therefore vanes between 0.38 rn2 and 3.05rn2
accommodated within the aural and visual limitations UP to The maximum travel distance from seat to exit within the auditorium is
determined by the need to evacuate from each level of the auditorium
1800 encirclement. With a full encirclement, the distance from within 21/2 minutes. For traditional seating the maximum travel d stance
platform or stage is restricted to six rows. s 18 m measured from the gangway, for continental seating 1 5 m from
any seat.
Number of seats in a row:
Exits:
With traditional seat' ng the maximum member is 22 if
From each level of the auditorium two separate exits must be provided
there are gangways at both ends of the row, and 1 1 for for the first 500 seats with an additional exit for each further 250 seats.
gangway at one end. Rows with more than 22 seats are Stairs:
permitted if the audience is not there by them peried. Staircase flights should have at least two risers and not more than 1 6. All
treads should be 275 mm and risers 180 mm.
 Row to row spacing:
Ramps:
Spacing controlled by the clearway between the
Sightlines for a seated audience: Wheel chair Users should be provided with flat or ramped escape routes
leading edge of the seat and the rear of the back of the seat
which may be separate from other routes. Ramps should not be longer
in front. For traditional seating the minimum clearway for For every member of the audience to have an under
than 4.5 m or steeper than 8.5%.
people to pass along the row •s 300 mm and thes dimension view of the platform or stage over the heads n front and
increases with the number of seats in a row. For continental clear of overhangs the section and plan of the audtoriurn Number of people
seating the clearway is not less than 400 mm and not more need to conform to certain limitations Minimum total exit widths (m
upto 200 22
than 500 mm.
20 -300 2.4
 Gangways:
301-400 28
401-500 32
As gangways are essentail escape routes, their widths are
751-1000 6.4
determined by the number of seats served. The minimum is 1 100 -2000 14.4
100 mm. They can be ramped up to 10%. If the seating rake is
steeper, gangways must have steps extending the full width Conference Rooms

and these must have consistent treads and risers in each run.
A conference hall or conference room is a room provided
• Seating geometry:
for singular events such as business conferences and meetings.
Seating usualy aid out in straight or curved rows focused
Sometimes other rooms are modified for large conferences
towards the platform or stage. Further forms are the angled
such as arenas or concert halls. Conference rooms can be
row, straight row with curved change of direct' on and straight Figure 10 : Graphic representation of vertical
sightlines at transversal gangway windowless for security purposes.
rows within emphasised blocks of seats.
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