Design Guide: Recreation Centers Case Studies January 1976
Because of noise problems, a dispersed spatial
e. SUMMARY OF SPATIAL
REQUIREMENTS
organization is developed to isolate the noisy
areas and buffer the open spaces. The active
Table 6-3. Spatial Requirements 27,800 SF
game area is separated from the open central
Center
space by the enclosed small group activity
Administrative Spaces
spaces, which serve as sound barriers as well as
170
Information Tour & Travel
enclose noisy activities. The snack bar and
400
Control
active games area are separated to reduce noise
775
Administrative Offices
conflicts and functional and administrative
400
Storage
problems.
Large Group Spaces
The snack bar, special interest area, ITT, and
4,500
Central Program Space
telephone lounge are located in close proximity
750
Platform
to the lobby and restrooms because they
1,200
Dressing, Storage, Loading
function during hours when the remainder of
the Center is not open. Through the use of
Small Group Spaces
rolling security screens mounted in the ceiling,
250
Pantry
these areas can be isolated from the rest of the
300
Telephones
Center.
360
Carrels (12)
150
Open Multipurpose (small) [1]
The central program space is designed as a large
600
Open Multipurpose (large) [1]
depressed central area for dancing, exhibitions,
300
Enclosed Multipurpose (small) [2]
and seating, with raised circulation space
1,200
Enclosed Multipurpose (large) [2]
surrounding it, and lounges and presentation
TV/Meeting
1,250
platforms adjoining it. The dance area is ringed
Active Games
with built-in seating steps that function as
Pingpong
500
informal seating during dances or demonstra-
Billiards
2,000
tions. Circulation to the dance floor is provided
Electric Games (not AAFES)
1,285
by a series of ramps which enclose the fireplace
Special Interest
1,200
lounge; this serves a special functional purpose
AAFES Snack Bar & Games
3,450
by accommodating the special needs of the
physically handicapped and incorporating it as
Lobby
500
an integral and important element of the
Service Spaces
design. The platform area of the central space is
Public Toilets
650
at the same level as the main Center floor to
Janitor's Closet
50
facilitate the movement of heavy equipment
Net Total
22,240
from the platform and storage areas to other
parts of the facility.
Transition Space + Net to Gross @ 25%
5,560
TOTAL (Excluding Mechanical Space)
27,800
TV viewing areas are separated to reduce
conflicts between those watching different
f. DESIGN SOLUTION. This scheme is orien-
shows and shaped to provide the best viewing
ted outwardly toward the views of the bay
angles.
from the site; it incorporates a large outdoor
terrace that serves the central program space
g. TECHNICAL SOLUTION. Because of the
and the snack bar as an overflow area as well as
number of people using this building and its
houses many outdoor activities. The mild
size, its construction has to be fire-resistant and
climate of the area allows the building design to
non-combustible. Based on the economic
incorporate large areas of glass, especially on
analysis at the time of design, the most
the southern and northern facades, and to use
cost-effective construction wouId be poured-in-
skylight monitors to provide daylight in the
place concrete structural system with exposed
interior spaces of the building.
waffle slabs used throughout the building.
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