Chapter 4
f. Functions
the primary functions of a Main Post Center. The center
provides a place for relaxation and socializing, a place
"to get away." Its functional areas include a central pro-
The Main Post Center accommodates commercial, MSA
gram area for special events, games area, meeting
and other community functions. It provides the major
rooms, information center, information/tour/travel (ITT)
facility for each function, to serve the whole post popula-
operation, snack bar and amusement center.
tion. These typically include specialized or highly techni-
cal activities requiring specialist staff and equipment. A
(2)
Arts and Crafts. The type of arts and crafts activi-
Main Post Center may include, but is not limited to, the
ties included in the Main Post Center are those requiring
functions described below. The program of facilities and
highly technical, expensive equipment, and specialist
sub-spaces for a typical Main Post Center are presented
staff supervision, often provided at only one location on
in table 4 - 2, the building plan for which is illustrated in
post. These may include art activities such as painting
figure 4 - 4.
and drawing, sculpture and photography, as well as mul-
tiple crafts, including pottery and ceramics, jewelry and
(1) Social Activities. Drop-in lounging, eating, meeting
lapidary, glassblowing, and heavy and light woodworking.
and games (commonly found in a recreation center) are
igure 4 - 4 Main Post Center: Functions
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