Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With stadium or auditorium feature
Patent
1997-07-01
1999-04-06
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With stadium or auditorium feature
52 8, 52 791, 52 794, 522431, 522381, 1601961, 160194, 160200, 181 30, 49125, 49127, E04H 310
Patent
active
058903232
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the design of a modern theater for providing live entertainment performances. The theater comprises an auditorium which is defined in part by a modular central core which encloses a defined space. The theater further comprises a modular stage and a two-tier balcony module. The central core module, the stage and the balcony module are each supported by independent foundations and load bearing columns. The balcony module includes an upper level with open seating and a lower level with enclosed suites. The suites are designed so as not to adversely affect the acoustics of the theater. The theater also has two side wing modules for increasing the seating capacity of the theater and other modular structures abutting the central core module. The theater also includes partitions for closing part of the side wing modules and a novel jack system for supporting the acoustic panels forming the partitions when the panels are in their extended position.
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Kent Christopher
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