MOVIE THEATER BUILDING DESIGN

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MOVIE THEATER BUILDING DESIGN

• OBJECTIVES
• The student will learn to construct a building
  using various architectural elements.
• The students will work together cooperatively on
  this hands-on project.
• The student will learn advanced architectural
  terms, and will learn more about architectural
  elements in the construction and engineering
  industry.
• The student will learn how to identify the
  physical patterns found in architecture.
• The student will learn to analyze social science
  concepts while creating a project.
• The student will learn to demonstrate critical
  thinking skills through problem solving.
• The student will learn how to critique the works
  of others using description and judgment.

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INTRODUCTION

• Designing a theater can be an exciting,
  challenging, and rewarding experience. A
  properly designed cinema can provide a patron
  with many years of enjoyable and comfortable
  movies.
• Playing the role of an architect allows you, as
  the developer, to design around your personal
  needs and desires. How would you as an
  architect, design your ultimate multiplex and
  decide where it best belongs on your newly
  acquired piece of land?

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VOCABULARYUsing internet sources, define each
term.

• Multiplex
• Megaplex
• Cinema
• Concession
• Projection Booth
• Acoustics
• Historic

• Lighting
• Atrium
• Urban
• Aesthetic
• Pedestrian
• Community

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PROCEDURE PART ONE

• Students will design spaces of their theater.
  Each space must be diagramed in the forms of
  circles.
• The relationships of each space in close
  proximity to one another must be established and
  presented to the teacher.
• Each space should be proportional in size
  comparative to other spaces (the closets and
  bathrooms should be the smaller circles).

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PROCEDURE PART TWO

• Transform bubble diagrams to scaled grid paper in
  preparation of drafting final drawings (see
  bubble to grid).
• Each group will choose a site in which their
  development will form a community (provided by
  the teacher).

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ORAL PRESENTATION

• Each group will present a brief oral presentation
  on their project demonstrating how they used
  their creativity in designing a theater while
  still meeting the minimum criteria.
• Refer to evaluation rubric for more information
  on grading requirements.

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PROJECT CRITERIA

• Your design must not exceed 25,000 square feet.
• Every design must have, but is not limited to, 2
  movie rooms (auditoriums that seats 200), four
  bathrooms, lobby, concession area, waiting area,
  ticket counter and ticket taker stands, theater
  style seats,
• Floor and elevation plans must be to proper scale
  of ¼1-0.
• Building must be represented on the site plan
  provided by teacher.
• Oral presentations must describe your design
  process and finished product.

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SITE PLAN

• Students will design a building that fits the
  site plan given. The team must make decisions
  about where the front access is to the building.
  
• Site planning includes the design of vehicular
  and pedestrian flows of traffic. Taking
  advantage of main street access or secondary
  access (for more privacy) is essential to the
  placement of the structure.

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SITE PLAN
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LINEAR FLOOR PLAN Spaces are arranged along a
common/main corridor (hallway).
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CENTRALIZED FLOOR PLAN Spaces arranged around a
central area, usually a courtyard.
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AXIAL FLOOR PLAN Spaces arranged along
corridors (hallways) from a central area in a
radial pattern.
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COMBINATION FLOOR PLAN SYSTEMS
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The proposed floor plan submitted for approval
must include the following

1. Booth configuration drawn to scale, including
   base dimensions, heights and locations.
2. Aisle locations and dimensions must be a minimum
   of four (4) feet wide.
3. Location and dimensions of all fixtures
   including, but not limited to, stages risers,
   registration areas, lounge areas, entertainment
   areas, etc.
4. Location of all exits.
5. Location of all permanent and temporary
   concession and novelty stands.
6. Location of all fire safety devices including
   extinguisher and alarm stations.
7. Location of all primary entrances.
8. Locations and dimensions of all service desks,
   including space allocations for service desks
   operated by the theater.
9. Location and dimensions of service contractor
   storage areas.

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GRADING CRITERIA

• Bubble Diagrams 15 - 300 points
• Grid Floor Plans 15 - 300 points
• Drawings 15 - 300 points
• Class work (Diagrams and Grids) 15 - 300
  points
• Presentations 15 - 300 points
• Warm Ups Assignments 15 - 300 points
• Class Participation 5 - 100 points
• Quality of work and clean-up 5 - 100 points
• Total 100 - 2000 points

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GRADING RUBRICS

• Students grades will be calculated by
• Quality of lines
• Precision
• Accuracy
• Level of use for instruments and equipment
• Functional use
• Precise of the scale rule
• Level of neatness
• Effective use of time