block 37: new media center program

new media center performance retail residential restaurant office outdoor general

10-15% diagrams                                     performance
space description: 009
a voluminous space for large non-traditional multi-media perfomances lectures cinema or symposia - main portion of seating area configured to theater style - space should be flexible for a variety of events and accomodate a maximum of 1500 persons - space may be used in conjunction with gallery 37

components:
perfomance area / stage
seating area
controllable entry


approximate size:
20 000 sf


inspiration:
http://www.blueman.com

space description: 010
a similar space as space 09 accomodating smaller events with room for 500 persons - seating area is more similar to a club-like configuration - events in association with gallery 37
components:
bar
perfomance area / stage
seating area
controllable
entry


approximate size:
10 000 sf


inspiration:
http://www.stelarc.va.com.au/
http://www.syndicaat.org/
space description: 011
a grand gathering place before and after events - should provide a fluid transition into perfomance areas and unite them - refreshments will be available
components:
refreshment area
coat check


approximate size:
10 000 sf


inspiration:
space description: 012
a non-public storage support space for props materials and 'backstage' space - space could be shared by both performance areas or divided into separate sections
components:
projector / media room
sound booth
storage


approximate size:
10 000 sf


inspiration: