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    This case study examines the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium located at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. The auditorium has a thrust theatre layout with 823 seats and can accommodate performances and events. It has facilities like a main stage, green rooms, control rooms, and restrooms. However, the study found that it lacks sophisticated lighting and acoustic treatments, sufficient fire safety measures, and could be improved to meet performance needs.

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    This case study examines the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium located at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. The auditorium has a thrust theatre layout with 823 seats and can accommodate performances and events. It has facilities like a main stage, green rooms, control rooms, and restrooms. However, the study found that it lacks sophisticated lighting and acoustic treatments, sufficient fire safety measures, and could be improved to meet performance needs.

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    This case study examines the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium located at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. The auditorium has a thrust theatre layout with 823 seats and can accommodate performances and events. It has facilities like a main stage, green rooms, control rooms, and restrooms. However, the study found that it lacks sophisticated lighting and acoustic treatments, sufficient fire safety measures, and could be improved to meet performance needs.

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    Auditorium Case Study

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    Manasi Phade
    This case study examines the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium located at Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. The auditorium has a thrust theatre layout with 823 seats and can accommodate performances and events. It has facilities like a main stage, green rooms, control rooms, and restrooms. However, the study found that it lacks sophisticated lighting and acoustic treatments, sufficient fire safety measures, and could be improved to meet performance needs.

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    Advanced Building Technology

    And Services-II
    Auditorium Case study

    Case study by:


    Manasi Phade
    Sayali Palve
    Akanksha Birla
    Dr B.R Ambedkar Auditorium

    • Auditorium Form: Thrust Theatre


    • Orientation: South-west Facing
    • Climate: Tropical
    • Topography: Flat
    • Purpose: University Auditorium
    • Parking: Roadside Parking
    • Basement: Yes
    • Facilities: Green rooms
    Rest rooms
    Fire safety
    Location: Dr B.R Ambedkar Auditorium
    Panjab University Law Dept Sector 14
    Chandigarh, 160014
    EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
    • Roadside parking
    • Areas connected with paved pathways
    and roads
    • Entrance porch provided
    • Connecting roads covered with avenue

    Auditorium Entry
    Parking
    INTERNAL CONNECTIVITY

    1. Entrance Verandah
    2. Foyer
    3. Stage
    4. Green Rooms with
    attached washrooms
    5. Stage Control Room
    6. House
    7. Control Room
    PLANNING
    • Auditorium Seating Capacity: 823
    patrons ,664 in the lower house and
    159 in the balcony
    • Total number of Entry/Exit are 4
    and 2 for balcony
    • Door size :(1200mm x 2100mm)
    • Height of the ceiling is around 8m
    to 9m
    • Minimum ceiling height is 2m (at
    the backside)
    • Aisle width: 1.4mm
    • Aisle is after 9 seats from the door
    • Forestage area is 1.2m wide
    • Chair dimensions 450mm x
    450mm
    • Seats are cover with leather and
    wooden handrail
    ENTRANCE FOYER
    • Entrance through corridor via lobby
    • Lobby surrounded by glass panes
    • Lobby is directly connected with house, stage and green rooms
    MAIN STAGE
    • Stage Height: 0.86 m • Length of side wings: 1.06 m
    • Height of Proscenium: 3.65 m • Staircase provided from stage to the
    greenrooms in basement
    • Direct entrance for performers provided
    from lobby to stage and greenrooms • Flooring: Wooden
    • Side wings and wing space provided for on-stage props during the
    performance
    • Scenery space provided at the middle of the stage
    • Stairs provided at both the sides to approach the stage
    • No extra treatment to walls given for better acoustics
    • Projector provided for display on stage scenery Dr. BR Ambedkar Auditorium
    (Main Stage) Proscenium Opening
    • Height of fly loft: 1.21 m
    • Counter-weight pulleys provided for theatrical rigging of curtains
    • Lack of different types of lighting like Fresnel, cove, scoop, FAR etc.
    BACKSTAGE- GREEN ROOMS
    • Separate greenroom and washroom
    for men and women provided in the
    basement connected with stage and
    lobby
    • Fanlight for proper light ventilation
    • No proper treatment for acoustics
    • Width of connecting staircase: 1.5 m
    • Height of dressing slab: 0.9 m
    • Space for storage provided, but not
    in use at present
    • Door width: 1.2 m x 2.1 m
    • Size: 6.25m x 3.65 m
    • Clear height: 3.65 m
    CONTROL ROOM

    • Control room is provided at


    the balcony level
    • Walls are made up of
    wooden panels
    • Used for lighting and sound
    control
    CEILING

    • Dome is provided at the top


    • Exposed concrete roof
    • No light arrangement in the
    ceiling
    • Geometrical forms are hangs
    through the ceiling for acoustic
    purpose
    • Baffles provided in the ceiling
    WALLS AND FLOOR
    • Walls are made up of brick and concrete
    • Exterior walls are of concrete and covered with red sandstone
    • Interior walls of the auditorium is acoustically treated with perforated wooden
    sheets
    • Stage floor is made up of hard wood and house floor is made up of concrete
    other areas is finished with granite
    ACOUSTICAL MATERIAL
    • Wooden wall covering
    • Sound absorbing celling shape
    • Back wall treated with sound absorbing white printable panels
    • Pyramidal sound diffusers hanging from the ceiling
    LIGHTING
    • Simple hanging bulb lamps were used in
    stage lighting
    • Sport lights facing stage were provided on the
    ceiling of house
    • LED ceiling lights were hanging from the
    ceiling of house
    • No lights on steps
    • Led ceiling lights were provided in balcony
    SOUND
    • Only 3 speakers in total were hanging in front of stage facing audience
    FIRE SAFETY
    • There was only one fire exits in the house
    • No smoke detectors were placed in the auditorium
    • No Fire alarm was placed inside and outside the auditorium
    • Fire extinguishers in insufficient amount were placed only inside the auditorium

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