ADVANCED BUILDING TECHNIQUE

& SERVICES-II

Asst. Prof. Ar. Abhishek Ranka

S.B Patil college of Architecture & design
TERM-II (AY 2020-21)
Class- 4TH year Sec-B
 AUDITORIUM
• An enclosure covered or open where people can assemble for watching a

performance given on the stage.

• An auditorium is a room built to enable audience to hear and watch performances at

venues such as theatres.

• An auditorium is a large space that is move of a multipurpose facility.

• A theater is usually a large space that is built to the needs and specifications of the

entertainment.
 TERMS USED IN AUDITORIUM

• Proscenium: A proscenium is the area of the theatre surrounding the stage opening. A
proscenium arch is the arch over this area. A proscenium plane divides the performer and
spectators.
• House: It is the main seating area.
• Gangways: A passage between two rows of seats. The minimum gangway should be 1100
mm.
• Aisle: the walkway between each area, row of seats to permit ease of passage,(>=45 mm).
• Drop stage: A stage floor that moves vertically on the elevator usually so that one set can
quickly replace another.
• Tormentor: A curtain or framed structure used directly behind the proscenium at each side of
the stage to screen the wings and sidelights from the audience.
• Apron: the part of the stage floor in front of the curtain line.
 TERMS USED IN AUDITORIUM

• Orchestra pit: the space reserved for the musicians usually in front.
• Balcony: a gallery that projects over the main floor of a theatre.
• Wing: the platform adjacent to the stage for keeping props.
• Box office: where tickets are sold.
• Cyclorama: it is the exterior of the backdrop. It is basically a distinction between backstage
and main stage.
• Fire curtain: a curtain or asbestos or other fire-proof material that can be loweredjust inside
the proscenium arch in the case of fire.
• Green room: the green room is the space in a theatre, studio or similar venue whichfunctions
as a waiting room and lounge for performers before and after a performances and during the
show when they are not engaged on the stage.