REQUIREMENTS OF A CONVENTION CENTER

A convention is basically a gathering of individuals to

meet at an arranged place to engage in activities of
common interest. The MICE- Meeting Incentives
Conventions and Exhibitions- forms a description of
industry.

TYPOLOGY
Commercial

USE
Public

USER GROUPS

THE DELEGATES
Major Part of the conventions
Belong either to the national or international
background

THE EXHIBITORS
Reasons why the delegated attend various
conventions and events

THE STAFF
Backbone
Management
Caters the needs
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SPACE AND USER ANALYSIS

SEMI PUBLIC USE PRIVATE USE

1. Auditorium/Plenary Hall Users: Performers, delegates and local people. 1. Administrative offices Users: Staff of the convention center
Functionality: Functionality:
1. The main objective is to accommodate large scale 1. Handles the general functions.
gatherings for various events like dance, drama and 2. Control Room Users: Staff
delegations. Functionality:
2. The design of the auditorium shall be evolved in 1. Monitors the overall functioning of the convention
accordance to various standard guidelines subjected to center.
auditorium design.
2. Conference Rooms Users: Delegates and staff.
Functionality:
1. The purpose is to hold meetings and small training SERVICE USE
sessions for 20-30 people.
1. Parking Users: Anyone visiting the convention center.
3. Seminar Rooms Users: Delegates and staff. Functionality:
Functionality: 1. Car and bus parking as per norms laid by NBC and DDA.
1. They are ideal for small-scale events like workshops,
training sessions, press conferences, etc. 2. Loading Users: Staff
2. They are large enough to seat attendees in theatre Docks/Bays Functionality:
configurations ranging from 50-200 people. 1. Loading and unloading purpose in the exhibition pavilions.
3. Service Block Users: Staff
4. Public Amenities Users: Delegates and staff. Functionality:
Functionality: 1. AC Plant room; Electrical substa; Maintainance Department.
1. They include smoking lounges, ATMs, phone booths, etc. 4. Kitchen Users: Staff
2. The access is only for the people attending events in the Functionality:
center. 1. It shall serve all the events hosted by the convention center.
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AUDITORIUM SEATING

Figure : Visual and aural limitations: (a) Plan: a performer at the centre stage B
there is an arc Y beyond which visual and aural perceptions are impaired. However,
for performers nearer the sides of the stage A and C produce more restrictive
curves X. (b) Section: Visual and Aural limits set an arc centred on the performer.

Figure : Horizontal sightline of the performer

Figure : Vertical Sightlines

Horizontal Sightlines: Optimum amount the head can
turn from the seat centreline.

Figure : Dimension of Auditorium Seats Figure : Determining width of the auditorium

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EXHIBITION HALL CONFERENCE ROOM

Figure : Flow diagram of collection of item movements in the operation of

collection services: exhibitions, conservation and collections management.

Space Standards
1. Aisles:
1.1. Must be a minimum width of 3 meters.
1.2. Must equal total width of existing exits
1.3. Must have 2 exits.
1.4. Must have no dead ends.
2. Fire exits/ Clearways:
2.1. Designated the fire exits and clear ways cannot be
encroached upon under any circumstance. Storage of
materials or equipment in these areas is not permitted.
It is the responsibility of the event of the organizer to
ensure that stand holders comply with its requirement.
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RESTAURANT BAR SERVICE PARKING

KITCHEN

TOILETS