Design Guide: Recreation Centers - Individual Space Criteria - January 1976
4-3 LARGE GROUP ACTIVITIES (continued)
b. PLATFORM.
(3) Size.
(1) Function. The platform serves as a focus
during large group activities and as supplemen-
Platform Dressing Storage Loading Recmobile
tary seating during demonstrations or exhibi-
12,700 SF Center
tions in the round and as small group activity
300
750
200
100
space for meetings, card playing, etc.
19,800 SF Center
Activities consist of speaking to, performing
450
750
250
100
for, or being watched by a large group;
equipment being stored or received from
27,800 SF Center
outside; set construction and movement;
750
300
500
100
300
scenery and prop preparation and storage;
(4) Relationships. Because of its functions,
costume changes.
the platform is the focal point of the central
(2) Participants, Panelists, speakers, instruc-
program area and should be encircled by it,
tors, and large and smaII group performers to
much the same way that the central platform
include dance bands, choruses, etc.
area is encircled by smaII group activity areas.
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