Beginnings of a Design

Design

For my Assignment 3 theater, I have begun to layout how the stage and seats are arranged. The materials have begun to be put in place.

My ideas have all come to fruition. I am developing spaces both above and below the stage.

As for below the stage, I gave a great deal of space for both the actors to move around, change and practice and relax, as well as space for the crew to move around props, boost up to stage either through pushing up the side ramps, or lifting from below the stage.

As for above the stage, I created a circular region around the stage. The crew has visibility through the louvers that will create the separation between the audience and the crew on the floor above. Also, the louvers will allow for the crew to hear the actors below to listen for cues.

Problems

Luckily my only problems have been getting used to the program. My hardest challenge was figuring out how to produce the louvers. Eventually, through the use of a tutorial, I have learned how to use families and parameters to create a system of louvers. These louvers will surround the upper space that allow a space of movement for the crew.

I had an issue with building the ramp, as well. Ramps on Revit are tricky to use, and ultimately I settled on a less intricate shape. Initially I wanted a gradual slope that coincides with the circular shape of the stage. This would then descend beneath the rows of seats throughout the audience.