Saturday, April 21, 2018

Auditorium Theater Seating Design Guidelines

By Richard Moore


There are two ways for patrons to be seated for a performance in a hall. The first form is multiple aisle. This allows two aisles for each row. The number of rows depends on how big the room is, for the most part. The other form is continental. This is one big block of chairs positioned at the center of the room. If done well, this allows for more auditorium theater seating. In this case, the exit doors have to be placed strategically.

In some halls, the chairs are arranged in a curved manner while others do the straight thing. This is not for aesthetic purposes, well, not purely at least. The main reason is due to the floor construction. The architecture of the room dictates the curve or straight arrangement. If the arrangement does not conform to the architecture some parts of the audience will be obstructed.

Before bringing in designers and professionals with all sorts of opinions, develop own vision of the room. Paint a mental picture. Does the mental picture feature practicality? Practicality is all about expected capacity and form-fitting into the function. The chairs are an important part of that picture. Do they satisfy the ergonomic aspects? What kind of chairs could be served by the budget but still offer the appropriate amount of luxury?

Enter the accessories. These are items that one could do without but boy would they be nice to have. What accessories would be important to the patrons of the establishment? Are they the kind of people to bring drinks hence needing cup holders? Are they the kind of people to need swivel tables and electric outlets? How about recliners? Does the establishment serve a clientele that appreciates a lean back?

This kind of hall will mostly hold plays and musical or poetry performances. This will be an important aspect to consider when picking chairs. They have to be extremely comfortable so that they do not get in the way of experiencing the performance.

After thinking about the designs and chair choices, legal considerations come up next. There are legal codes that specify row spacing and clear passage. There is also need to think about emergencies like fire or threat. There needs to be a chance for the patrons to all get out safely. That means adequate exits and proper safety guidelines in place. There should also be the accessibility for the disabled people.

Making all of these decisions might be difficult for a person lacking in experience and knowledge. Therefore, it is okay to get a professional to help through all the decisions. A professional will be instrumental in introducing new technologies and accessories.

The customer is always right. The customer is king. These ideals ring true even in this instance. The patron is the reason for chasing comfort and consistent connection with the stage. The performance o stage cannot transport the audience when some are suffering neck cramps.




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