2nd Edition

Buildings for the Performing Arts

By Ian Appleton Copyright 2008
296 Pages
by Routledge

296 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
Part 1 The Context; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Types of production; Chapter 3 Audiences; Chapter 4 Types of client; Chapter 5 Building types; Part 2 Approach to Design and Development; Chapter 6 Design and development; Chapter 7 The client; Chapter 8 Consultants; Chapter 9 Stages in design and development; Part 3 Specific Studies; Chapter 10 Audiences, companies and staff; Chapter 11 Site considerations; Chapter 12 Initial brief: Auditorium and platform/stage; Chapter 13 Initial brief: Support facilities; Chapter 14 Initial brief: Spaces for children and young persons; Chapter 15 Initial brief: Existing buildings for the performing arts; Chapter 16 Building design; Chapter 17 Time-scale; Chapter 18 Financial appraisal;

Biography

Ian Appleton