a design guide Strong, Judith. creator Strong, Judith. Association of British Theate Technicians text 2010 monographic eng

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290p. 28cm. "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 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 specialized Includes index. Theater architecture Theaters, design and plans NA6821 T447 2010 9780415548946 pucpr 130930 20200514113031.0 eng