Case study of An Auditorium:

Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411039.

•Ankushrao Landge Natyagruh was inaugrated in 2008.

•Major hub for various theatre and other cultural activities.

• It is built by PCMC.

•It is a fan shaped theater.•It has a capacity of 952viewers in two levels.

•It has excellent acoustics.•The theater also has a balcony level seating's.

•The theatre is centrally airconditioned. •The height of the auditorium is 12m.

Location : Bhosari, Pimpri-Chincwad•The site occupies an area of 51,000 sq. ft. of built-up space.•Pimpri Railway station: 2.5km.

Context:•Next to Bhosari flyover. •The site lies in a residential cum commercial area.

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1. MAIN ENTRANCE 2. CAR PARKING.3. BIKE PARKING AROUND

THE BUILDING.4. SERVICE ENTRY.5. BOOKING OFFICE.6. BUILDING ENTRY.7. AUDITORIUM & STAGE.8. BACK STAGE & GREEN

ROOMS.9. LOADING UNLOADING.10. TRANSFORMER ROOM.11.GENERATOR SHED.

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ENTRY•The auditorium had 2entries at

stall level and 4 exits.(Two emergency exit are provided near the stage and

the bay)

•The balcony seats had a separate entry/exit doors from

the 2nd floor. •The entry for the performers

was separate.•There is a foyer at the first floor

and second floor level. •Height of the lobby at both

levels is 4m.•Cry room provided at the

entrance.

STAGE• The rectangular stage has

proper curtains and fins.• Its size is 60ft. By 40ft.

• Everything is electronically controlled. The stage has fixtures to

hold focus lights, backdrops, etc.

• Floor: Hardwood timber flooring.

BACK STAGE & GREEN ROOM.

• 6 green rooms behind the stage connected

via corridor which act as backstage area.

• Dog legged Staircase at one end of the

corridor and loading- unloading area on the

other end.• Lift was provided next

to stairs. VIP room was next to lift.

WALLS AND CEILING• The walls were prepared in

a simple manner.• The materials used for the walls are acoustical boards, P.O.P

and Wooden panels.• The special acoustical form

is achieved by high density compressed plaster(P.O.P) for the

ceiling.• Wooden panels are also used in the auditorium. These panels are filled with coconut hair as it is a good reflector.

LIGHTING•No catwalk was

provided.•Everything was

operated using the machines.

•Halogen Lights were placed in rows.

It was brought down using the switches.•Focus light stands

were provided on the auditorium walls.

SEATING.•The total seating capacity of the theatre is 952.•The theatre is fan shaped, hence the seating arrangements are divided into three segments and two levels i.e.Stall: 748, Balcony: 204.•The two aisles divide the seating into three segments on both the levels. • The flooring was carpet covered over the rcc.

AIR HANDLING UNIT

Located beneath the Auditorium.Consists of chiller, compressor, condenser, cooling

tower.

OTHER SERVICES

•WATER PUMP •ELECTRICAL PANELS •LOCATED BENEATH THE AUDITORIUM

FIRE FIGHTING

HOSE REEL ALARM FIRE EXTINGUISHER