Recreation Centers - index
Recreation Centers - ufc_4_740_11an0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_740_11an0002
Foreword - ufc_4_740_11an0003
Foreword - Continued - ufc_4_740_11an0004
Design Guide Recreation Centers
Foreword
List of Figures - ufc_4_740_11an0008
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_11an0009
Chapter 1 Introduction - ufc_4_740_11an0011
Emphasis - ufc_4_740_11an0012
Responsibilities - ufc_4_740_11an0013
Chapter 2 Planning Considerations
Army Recreation Program
Table 2-1. Activity Matrix for Game Example.
Administrative Activities
Table 2-3. Civilian Staff Requirements.
General - ufc_4_740_11an0019
Selecting the Site - ufc_4_740_11an0020
Table 2-6. Site Acreage Requirements.
chapter 3 Design Considerations
Figure 3-1 Site Analysis
Figure 3-2. Site Design
Figure 3-4 Acoustical Zones
Figure 3-5 Adaptability of Large Group Activity Area
Figure 3-7 integration of Mechanical and Electrical
Electrical Systems
Designing the Interiors
Figure 3-10 Subdivision Large Group Area into Small Group Activities
Adaptability
Figure 3-11 Use of Built-in and Movable Furniture
Signage - ufc_4_740_11an0033
Figure 3-12 Amount of Solar Energy
Figure 3-15 Dimensions of Man In a Wheelchair
Chapter 4 Individual Space Criteria - ufc_4_740_11an0036
Figure 4-1 Transitional Activities
Figure 4-2 Circulation/Lounge Areas
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0039
Figure 4-3 Lobby
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0041
Figure 4-4 Large Group Activities
Figure 4-5 Central Program Area
Figure 4-6 Central Program Area Alternative Use Plans
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0045
Figure 4-7 Platform
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0047
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0048
Large Group Activities
Figure 4-9 Pantry Equipment Layout
Figure 4-10 Small Goup Activities
Figure 4-11 Active Games Area
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0053
Figure 4-12 Television Lounge
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0055
Figure 4-13 Table Game Area
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0057
Figure 4-14 Open Multipurpose Area
Figure 4-15 Open Multipurpose Space Alternative Use Plans
Figure 4-16 Enclosed Multipurpose Area
Figure 4-17 Enclosed Multipurpose Space Alternative User Plans
Figure 4-18 Telephone Lounge
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0063
Figure 4-19 Carrels
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0065
Figure 4-20 Special Interest Area
Figure 4-21 Special Interest Area Alternative Use Plans
Figure 4-22 Administrative Activities
Figure 4-23 Control Center
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0070
Figure 4-24 Administrative Offices
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0072
Figure 4-25 Information, Tour & Travel
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0074
Figure 4-26 Refreshment Activities
Figure 4-27 Vending Area - ufc_4_740_11an0076
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0077
Figure 4-28 Vending Area 12,700 SF Center Furniture & Equipment Layout
Figure 4-30 Snack Bar
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0080
Figure 4-31 Snack Bar Furniture & Equipment Layout
Figure 4-32 Amusement Center
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0083
Figure 4-33 Amusement Center Furniture & Equipment Layout
Service Activities
Public Toilets
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0087
Figure 4-34 Outdoor Activities
Figure 4-35 Terrace
Technical Requirements
Figure 4-36 Entry Court
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0092
Relationships - ufc_4_740_11an0093
Chapter 5 Spatial Organization
Table 5-1. Affinity Matrix.
Figure 5-1 Spatial Organization Conceptual Diagram
Figure 5-2 Linear Scheme
Figure 5-4 Dispersed Scheme
Table 5-2. Spatial Organization Scheme Evaluation.
Chapter 6 Case Studies
Figure 6-1 Spatial Diagram 12, 700 SF Center
Table 6-1. Spatial Requirements 12,700 SF Center
Technical Solution - ufc_4_740_11an0103
Figure 6-2 Plan 12, 700 SF Center
Figure 6-2 Plan 12, 700 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-3 Elevation & Section 12, 700 SF Center
Figure 6-3 Elevation & Section 12, 700 SF Center - Cont'd
19,800 SF Center
Figure 6-4 Spatial Diagram 19,800 SF Center
Table 6-2. Spatial Requirements 19,800 SF Center
Technical Solution - ufc_4_740_11an0111
Figure 6-5 Plan 19, 800 SF Center
Figure 6-5 Plan 19, 800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-6 Elevation & Section 19,800 SF Center
Figure 6-6 Elevation & Section 19,800 SF Center - Cont'd
SF Center
Figure 6-7 Spatial Diagram 27,800 SF Center
Table 6-3. Spatial Requirements 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-8 Plan 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-8 Plan 27,800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-9 Elevation & Section 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-9 Elevation & Section 27,800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-10 Plan Found Space Building
Planned Actives and Programs
Table 6-4. Spatial Requirements Found Space
Figure 6-11 Plan Found Space Center
Figure 6-11 Plan Found Space Center - Cont'd
Remodeled Space
Changing the Center
Table 6-5. Comparison of 1955 Standard Design and Design Guide Criteria, 27,800 SF Centers
Figure 6-12 Redecoration of Ballroom to Decrease Its Apparent Size
Figure 6-13 Remodeling of Ballroom Into a Central Program and Small Group Activities Areas
Figure 6-14 Renovations for Special Interest Room, TV Lounge and ITT Booth
Changing the Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-15 Entry Court Redesign
Figure 6-17 Remodeled Center
Figure 6-17 Remodeled Center - Cont'd
Recreation Centers - ufc_4_740_11an0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_740_11an0002
Foreword - ufc_4_740_11an0003
Foreword - Continued - ufc_4_740_11an0004
Design Guide Recreation Centers
Foreword
List of Figures - ufc_4_740_11an0008
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_740_11an0009
Chapter 1 Introduction - ufc_4_740_11an0011
Emphasis - ufc_4_740_11an0012
Responsibilities - ufc_4_740_11an0013
Chapter 2 Planning Considerations
Army Recreation Program
Table 2-1. Activity Matrix for Game Example.
Administrative Activities
Table 2-3. Civilian Staff Requirements.
General - ufc_4_740_11an0019
Selecting the Site - ufc_4_740_11an0020
Table 2-6. Site Acreage Requirements.
chapter 3 Design Considerations
Figure 3-1 Site Analysis
Figure 3-2. Site Design
Figure 3-4 Acoustical Zones
Figure 3-5 Adaptability of Large Group Activity Area
Figure 3-7 integration of Mechanical and Electrical
Electrical Systems
Designing the Interiors
Figure 3-10 Subdivision Large Group Area into Small Group Activities
Adaptability
Figure 3-11 Use of Built-in and Movable Furniture
Signage - ufc_4_740_11an0033
Figure 3-12 Amount of Solar Energy
Figure 3-15 Dimensions of Man In a Wheelchair
Chapter 4 Individual Space Criteria - ufc_4_740_11an0036
Figure 4-1 Transitional Activities
Figure 4-2 Circulation/Lounge Areas
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0039
Figure 4-3 Lobby
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0041
Figure 4-4 Large Group Activities
Figure 4-5 Central Program Area
Figure 4-6 Central Program Area Alternative Use Plans
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0045
Figure 4-7 Platform
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0047
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0048
Large Group Activities
Figure 4-9 Pantry Equipment Layout
Figure 4-10 Small Goup Activities
Figure 4-11 Active Games Area
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0053
Figure 4-12 Television Lounge
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0055
Figure 4-13 Table Game Area
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0057
Figure 4-14 Open Multipurpose Area
Figure 4-15 Open Multipurpose Space Alternative Use Plans
Figure 4-16 Enclosed Multipurpose Area
Figure 4-17 Enclosed Multipurpose Space Alternative User Plans
Figure 4-18 Telephone Lounge
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0063
Figure 4-19 Carrels
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0065
Figure 4-20 Special Interest Area
Figure 4-21 Special Interest Area Alternative Use Plans
Figure 4-22 Administrative Activities
Figure 4-23 Control Center
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0070
Figure 4-24 Administrative Offices
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0072
Figure 4-25 Information, Tour & Travel
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0074
Figure 4-26 Refreshment Activities
Figure 4-27 Vending Area - ufc_4_740_11an0076
Design Considerations - ufc_4_740_11an0077
Figure 4-28 Vending Area 12,700 SF Center Furniture & Equipment Layout
Figure 4-30 Snack Bar
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0080
Figure 4-31 Snack Bar Furniture & Equipment Layout
Figure 4-32 Amusement Center
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0083
Figure 4-33 Amusement Center Furniture & Equipment Layout
Service Activities
Public Toilets
Interior Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0087
Figure 4-34 Outdoor Activities
Figure 4-35 Terrace
Technical Requirements
Figure 4-36 Entry Court
Technical Requirements - ufc_4_740_11an0092
Relationships - ufc_4_740_11an0093
Chapter 5 Spatial Organization
Table 5-1. Affinity Matrix.
Figure 5-1 Spatial Organization Conceptual Diagram
Figure 5-2 Linear Scheme
Figure 5-4 Dispersed Scheme
Table 5-2. Spatial Organization Scheme Evaluation.
Chapter 6 Case Studies
Figure 6-1 Spatial Diagram 12, 700 SF Center
Table 6-1. Spatial Requirements 12,700 SF Center
Technical Solution - ufc_4_740_11an0103
Figure 6-2 Plan 12, 700 SF Center
Figure 6-2 Plan 12, 700 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-3 Elevation & Section 12, 700 SF Center
Figure 6-3 Elevation & Section 12, 700 SF Center - Cont'd
19,800 SF Center
Figure 6-4 Spatial Diagram 19,800 SF Center
Table 6-2. Spatial Requirements 19,800 SF Center
Technical Solution - ufc_4_740_11an0111
Figure 6-5 Plan 19, 800 SF Center
Figure 6-5 Plan 19, 800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-6 Elevation & Section 19,800 SF Center
Figure 6-6 Elevation & Section 19,800 SF Center - Cont'd
SF Center
Figure 6-7 Spatial Diagram 27,800 SF Center
Table 6-3. Spatial Requirements 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-8 Plan 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-8 Plan 27,800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-9 Elevation & Section 27,800 SF Center
Figure 6-9 Elevation & Section 27,800 SF Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-10 Plan Found Space Building
Planned Actives and Programs
Table 6-4. Spatial Requirements Found Space
Figure 6-11 Plan Found Space Center
Figure 6-11 Plan Found Space Center - Cont'd
Remodeled Space
Changing the Center
Table 6-5. Comparison of 1955 Standard Design and Design Guide Criteria, 27,800 SF Centers
Figure 6-12 Redecoration of Ballroom to Decrease Its Apparent Size
Figure 6-13 Remodeling of Ballroom Into a Central Program and Small Group Activities Areas
Figure 6-14 Renovations for Special Interest Room, TV Lounge and ITT Booth
Changing the Center - Cont'd
Figure 6-15 Entry Court Redesign
Figure 6-17 Remodeled Center
Figure 6-17 Remodeled Center - Cont'd
