DESIGN GUIDE: MUSIC AND DRAMA CENTERS
DG 1110.3.120
FOREWORD
JANUARY 1981
FOREWORD
Preparation of this Guide was under the direction
The Design Guide (DG) series is issued by the
of the Special Projects Section, Structures and
Engineering Division, Military Programs Direc-
Building Systems Branch, of the Engineering
torate, Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S.
Army.
Division, and is based on the results of an ar-
chitectural services contract with the firm of
Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, New York,
This Guide governs Design of Army Music and
N e w Y o r k , u n d e r C o n t r a c t N o . DACA
Drama Centers (MDC). The Army program for
73-78-C-0004, with the assistance of Jules Fisher
Music and Drama is contained in AR 28-1. Music
& Paul Marantz, Inc., New York, New York, and
and Drama Centers support the mission of Mo-
Jaffe Acoustics, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut. Ma-
rale Support Activities by providing opportuni-
terial related to functional requirements has
ties for community and skill development through
been developed in conjunction with, and ap-
cultural, social and creative activities that enrich
proved by, the Morale Support Activities Divi-
life and stimulate personal development for the
sion, Personnel and Community Activities Direc-
soldier and his family.
torate of the U.S. Army Adjutant General Center.
This Guide states basic planning and design con-
Distribution of this Guide is limited. Additional
siderations and criteria, and illustrates how the
essential copies are available from the OCE Pub-
guidance can be applied to respond to the needs
lications Depot, 890 Pickett Street, Alexandria,
of differing communities. This Guide is appli-
Virginia 22304.
cable to all new construction projects for Army
Music and Drama Centers and projects involving
Users are invited to send comments and sug-
modernization of existing facilities.
gested improvements to HQDA (DAEN-MPE-B)
WASH D.C. 20314.
FOR THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS:
LEE S. GARRETT
Chief, Engineering Division
Military Programs Directorate
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