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(3) Military Strength 101 - 250. This is the largest of
Table 6 - 12 Military Strength 101 - 250: Basic CAC
these small Community Activity Centers. The space pro-
Space Program
gram is shown in table 6 - 12, the design in figures
6 - 50 and 6 - 51. The design and organizational princi-
Function-Space
Area (Gross Square Feet)
ples discussed in the previous section, Design Concepts,
Social Activities
2,640
also apply to this center. This larger CAC differs from
the midsize example. The multipurpose/exercise room is
1,320
Games
enlarged to a small gymnasium, with lockers and show-
570
Lounge
ers adjacent, and a small exercise room is added. The
750
Snack Bar
snack bar has a food preparation kitchen and service
1,000
Arts and Crafts
area, instead of vending machines. The games and
General Crafts
1,000
crafts spaces are significantly larger, and two music
(in control)
Supply
practice rooms are provided. As in the mid-size plan,
300
there is a loft over the lounge, potentially permitting addi-
Music
tional lounge space overlooking the snack area and gym-
Practice Rooms (2)
300
nasium, or space for such functions as a projection booth
Instrument Checkout
(in control)
or dark room.
420
Library
Variants on the large basic CAC plan can be achieved
Reading Room
420
by addition of functional modules that match the modular
system of the plan. Several connection points are read-
Physical Fitness
3,030
ily available for good access from the heart of the CAC,
350
Exercise/Fitness
as illustrated in the examples in figures 6 - 52 through
Gymnasium/Multipurpose
2,540
6 - 55. These examples show the addition of a small
140
Storage
post exchange outlet and auto repair shop, an all grades
1,330
General Support
club, a bowling alley, and an ACS office and child care
center. All of these are compatible with the basic CAC
Control
110
General Storage
140
program, depending on local need. The last is appropri-
Toilets/Lockers/Showers
580
ate to consider in the continental U.S. where families are
Circulation
500
to be served by the Community Activity Center complex.
Mechanical
180*
Total
8,720
Not included in totals.
Figure 6 - 51 Isometric View
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