Chapter 7
Arts and Crafts Centers generate a large amount of
Table 7 - 2 DOD Space Authorization for Arts and
activity. The authorized minimum requirements for each
Crafts Centers
installation is one multi-type center. However, the Arts
Military Population
Area (Gross SF)
and Crafts Center can be consolidated successfully with
a larger Community Activity Center complex which offers
1
-
100
a wide range of leisure activities. Libraries, theaters, rec-
2,000
101
-
250
reation centers and snack bars can be mutually support-
4,000
501
-
1,000
ive with arts and crafts facilities and in attracting users.
1,001
-
3,000
6,000
The consolidation of arts and crafts with shopping, recre-
7,500
3,001
-
5,000
10,000
ation, and service activities, facilitates public transporta-
5,001
-
7,000
7,001
-
10,000
14,000
tion and access for service vehicles as well as users.
20,000
10,001
-
15,000
Shared space potentials exist with theatre (stage work-
15,001
-
20,000
25,000
shop), library and recreation functions (meeting spaces),
30,000
20,001
-
25,000
and materials supply and checkout for all CAC activities.
35,000
25,001
-
30,000
If the arts and crafts user population is too large to be
40,000
30,001
-
40,000
served by a single center, several small local centers
45,000
40,001
-
50,000
may be appropriate.
60,001
-
70,000
55,000
80,001
-
90,000
65,000
Arts and Crafts Centers are typically divided into four
basic functional areas, the woodworking shop, multi-pur-
Military population consists of military strength plus 70% of
pose arts and crafts, photography studio, and util-
the dependent population.
ity/service areas. In addition, offices for the Arts and
2
Accommodate in other facilities.
Crafts Program administration need to be provided.
The Arts and Crafts Center attracts a diversified cross
Table 7 - 3 Recommended Space Allocation for Arts
section of the installation community with correspondingly
and Crafts Centers
diverse needs. For example, woodworking is popular
Size (Gross SF) based on Military Population
among military and retired personnel, while photography
20,001 - 25,000
Sub-Space
attracts younger enlisted men. Transient personnel,
unlike permanent post personnel, normally use the
General Arts and Crafts
8,260
center sporadically for short term projects. The patterns
Handcrafted Pottery and Ceramics
1,600
of use may change with time. Programs and facilities
Glassblowing
600
must be adjustable to accommodate these varying and
Drawing and Painting
1,760
diverse user needs.
Jewelry and Art Metal
1,200
Weaving, Textiles, and Handicrafts
1,700
Sculpture and
Three-Dimensional Design
1,400
Other Spaces or Activities
12,390
Photography
2,065
Woodwork and Repair
7,225
Support Activities
3,100
Total Arts and Crafts Center
20,650
The allocation of space for specific arts and crafts activities
may be adjusted according to need as long as the total
allocation does not exceed the authorized amount.
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