Chapter 7
a. Activity Areas
Table 7 - 46 Recommended Space Allocation for
Physical Fitness Centers
(1) Gymnasium
Size (Gross SF) based on Military Population
(a) Description. At least four kinds of activities are con-
Sub-Space
7,000-10,000
10,000-15,000
sidered in gymnasium design - spectator and non-spec-
tator sports, entertainment events, and assemblies.
Activity Areas
43,260
55,030
Seating is required for entertainment events and specta-
Gymnasium
23,230
23,230
tor sports. Several non-spectator events may occur
Platform
2,070
2,070
simultaneously. Space is also required for storage of
Swimming Pool
11,560
18,260
Handball/Raquetball Courts
1,830
3,910
miscellaneous equipment such as mats, standards and
Exercise Rooms
4,570
7,560
nets for tennis, volleyball, and the like.
Staff Spaces
775
775
(b) Space Allocation. See Table 7 - 44 and 7 - 47.
Director's Off ice
175
175
(c) Relationships. Lockers for men and women, gym
Program Directors'/Clerks' Office
400
400
storage and a service dock should be adjacent.
Pool Office
200
200
Support Spaces
7,205
7,900
Trainer/First-Aid
280
280
Table 7 - 47 Space Allocation for Gymnasium
Locker Rooms
1,655
2,130
Size (Gross SF) based on Military Population
Shower Rooms
605
765
Participants' Toilets
670
960
Sub-Space
7,000-10,000
10,000-15,000
Sauna Room
230
230
Laundry
115
115
Gymnasium
22,770
22,770
Equipment Issue Room
460
575
Storage
460
460
Lobby
1,725
1,380
Concession
230
230
Total
23,230
23,230
Public Toilets
1,235
1,235
Total Physical Fitness Center
51,240
63,705
(2) Platform
(a) Description. The platform will be used as a per-
formance and staging area for big entertainment events.
Space is also required for storage of lighting equipment,
instruments, stage drapes and all other items related to
the presentation of musical and/or theatrical
performances.
(b) Space Allocation. See Table 7 - 48.
(c) Relationships. The platform must be an integral
component of the gymnasium, preferably with direct
access to storage and general circulation.
Table 7 - 48 Space Allocation for Platform
Size (Gross SF) based on Military Population
Sub-Space
7,000-10,000
10,000-15,000
Platform
1,380
1,380
Male Dressing Room
230
230
Female Dressing Room
230
230
Storage
230
230
Total
2,070
2,070
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