4/24/2018

Efficient Auditorium Theater Seating Arrangement

By Richard Moore


The multiple aisle forms of chair arrangement involve rows with aisles on either side. The number of rows depends on the size of the room and preference among other factors. There is another alternative for chair arrangement called continental. The chairs are presented as one bloc with large spaces between to allow easy passage. This form requires that emergency exit doors be placed strategically. If done with efficiency, it can increase the capacity of a room significantly. There is a lot to consider when designing auditorium theater seating.

Ever wonder why some theaters have a curved design while others are just straight? Well, the reason is the floor construction. If the chair arrangement does not conform to the floor construction, the comfort of the patrons will be compromised. The audience will have an obstructed view. The audience is the sole reason for putting so much work and thought into the design process.

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?

The different functions of the hall will feature in the design decisions. What kinds of events are slated to be held in the space? Will space be all purpose? For example, think about that famous UN hall. The designer must have thought about the royalty and top notch people who would be in there. He or she probably thought about the concerts and serious conversations that would be had in there. These featured in the decision to make it tasteful and simple with a sufficient touch of elegance.

Next on the list of considerations is seating codes. There are codes specifying about spacing and passageways. The same codes mention emergency protocols and emergency exits. The chairs have to be arranged in such a way that form of arrangement will not be deterrent to exit during emergencies. There should also not be a chance that some people will get trampled over. Adequate accessibility for disabled patrons is also a big stipulation in the codes.

There are dedicated professionals and designers at hand to help make all the right decisions. As a proprietor, it is possible to be n the dark about all the codes. These professionals will come armed with all the rules.

Patrons are the reason for making such a fuss over chair arrangement. They need to be comfortable and have to be in a position to maintain a strong relationship with the stage. The audience should not experience some disconnect with the performance due to poor chair arrangement design.




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