Theatre buildings a design guide txt
- 290p. 28cm. book
Includes index.
Foreword By Sir Cameron Macintosh
Preface
Section1: Preliminary Planning
Introduction
Two case studies- Copenhagen and Oslo
The project- phases and time
Preliminary planning-the process
Step1-Project inception
Step 2-Project development and studies
Step 3- Brief writing and designteam
Selection
Conclusion
Broad Principles
Introduction
Location
Components of a theatre
Planning the building
Mechanical and electrical services
Access for people with disabilities
Fire Safety
Sustainnability
Front of House
Introduction
Basic principles
The Journey through front of house
Foyer design and layout
Facilities within the foyer Provision for other activities Bars and Catering
Routes and signage
Toilets
Support Areas
Future technology
Auditorium Design
Introduction
Factor influencing size and scale
Auditorium formats
Positioning and seating the audience
Sightlines
Acoustics considerations
Lighting and sound in the auditorium
Ventilation and air handling
Orchestra pit
Adaptability, Flexibility and variable formats
Materials and finishes
The Stage and Stage Machinery
Introduction
Sets and scenery
Setting out the stage house
Overstage machinery
Understage machinery
Stage machinery for the open stage
Overstage machinery
Understage machinery
Stage machinery for the open stage
Lighting,sound and video
Introduction
Lighting equipment and infrastructure
Lighting rigging positions
Lighting control
Sound system infrastructure design
Sound rigging Positions
Sound control positions
Video technology in the theatre
Backstage Provision
Introduction
Circulation
Get-in
Production spaces
Personnel accomodation
Construction spaces
Rehearsal facilities
Additional Spaces
Introduction
Management structures
Funtions and requirements
Office Accomodation- specifications
Education and community activities
Rentals and hires
Storage
Restoration,conversion andimprovement of existing Buildings.
Introduction
Existing stock of theatre building
Opportunities and constraints
Some quick hits
Public areas
Within the auditorium
Backstage
Incorporating elements of new build
Other approaches and some more radical solutions
Reference Projects
Theatre des Bouffes du Nord Paris France
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos,
California, USA
Copenhagen Opera House, Denmark
The Cottesloe, National Theatre, London,UK
The Courtyard Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Straford-upon-Avon,UK
The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, UK
The Dommar Warehouse, London, UK
The Egg, Theatre Royal, Bath,UK
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh,Scotland
Glydeborne Festival Opera, East Sussex, UK
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Hackney Empire, London UK
Kings Cross Almeida
London, UK
The Liceu Barcelona, Spain
The Lowry, Salford Quays
Greater Manchester, UK
Mahaffey Theater, St Peterburg, Florida, USA
Melbourne Theatre Company Theatre, Melbourne
Victoria Australia
Milton Keynes Theater,Milton Keynes,UK
The Opera House, Oslo,Norway
The Rounhouse, London, UK
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA)London,UK
The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester,UK
The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk UK
Trafalgar Studios London, UK
The Tricycle Theatre, London, Uk
Wexford Opera House, Wexford, Ireland
The Winspear Opera House, Dallas, texas, USA
The Young Vic Theatre, London, UK
Glossary
Notes on Contributors
Index
"The Association of British Theatre Technicians produced its first guide to the design and planning of theatres in 1972. Revised in 1986, it became the standard reference work for anyone involved in building, refurbishing or creating a performance space. Theatre Buildings: A design guide is its successor." "Written and illustrated by a highly experienced team of international theatre designers and practitioners, it retains the practical approach of the original while extending the scope to take account of the development of new technologies, new forms of presentation, changing expectations and the economic and social pressures which require every part of the theatre to be as productive as possible." "The book takes the reader through the whole process of planning and designing a theatre. It looks in detail at each area of the building: front of house, auditorium, backstage and administrative offices. It gives specific guidance on sightlines, acoustics, stage engineering, lighting, sound and video, auditorium and stage formats. Aspects such as catering, conference and education use are also covered." "The information is supplemented by 28 case studies, selected to provide examples which range in size, style and format and to cover new buildings, renovations, conversions, temporary and found space. The studies include Den Norske, Oslo; the Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis; the Liceu, Barcelona; Les Bouffes du Nord, Paris; the RSC's Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon; and the MTC Theatre in Melbourne. All have plans and sections drawn to 1:500 scale." "The book contains around 100 high-quality full-colour images as well as over 60 specially drawn charts and diagrams explaining formats, relationships and technical details"--BOOK JACKET....collapse