Buildings for the Performing Arts: A design and Development Guide, 2nd Edition

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This Design and Development Guide is an essential book for those who
are involved in the initiation, planning, design and building of
facilities for the various performing arts, from local to metropolitan
locations. It includes the stages in the development, decisions to be
taken, information requirements, feasibility and advice necessary in
the design and development of a new or adapted building.


Part one of this guide provides the background information about the
organisation of the performing arts, the prevailing issues, the client
and various building types. In the second part, the author deals with
the components of design and development, identifying the roles of the
client, advisors and consultants, the stages to be achieved, including
client's proposal feasibility, the process of briefing, design and
building and eventually hand-over and opening night, with a
consideration of the building use. Studies include the assessment of
demand, site requirements, initial brief, building design and financial
viability. Information requirements, as design standards, for the
auditorium and platform/stage, and the support facilities, are
included. Separate studies focus on the adaptation of existing
buildings and provision for children and young persons.

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