CONVENTION CENTRE

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-V
WHAT EXACTLY IS A CONVENTION CENTER.
A convention center is a conference facility that is designed to hold an
event . individuals and groups gather to promote and share common
interests. Convention centers need to offer enough floor area to
accommodate thousands of attendees.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONVENTION HOTEL
AND CONVENTION CENTER.

• Host events without providing accommodations for attendees, while

convention hotels often host events and provide accommodations.
• Convention centers and hotels can also work together to provide meeting
space and convenient nearby lodging.
• Now a days there isn't anymore difference between convention hotels and
convention center's because to attract corporate with more facilities now
both providing accommodation facilities.
What is the difference between a conference ,
convention, congress, and meeting?
• CONVENTION: Gathering of delegates, representatives, and members of a
membership or industry organization convened for a common purpose.
• MEETING : An event where the primary activity of the participants is to
attend educational sessions, participate in discussions, social functions , or
attend other organized events
• CONFERENCE:
• 1. participatory meeting designed for discussion, fact ,finding, problem
solving and consultation.
• 2 .an event used by any organization to need and exchange views, convey a
message, open a debate or give publicity to some area of opinion on a
specific issue.
Importance of Convention Center & Exhibition Hall
A building designed to hold a convention, where individuals and/or groups
gather to promote and share views on some common interests,
is convention Centre . Convention centers are used for holding
conferences and exhibitions. And exhibition hall is the large area hall to
display pictures, sculptures, or other objects of interest that people notice
or admire.
The Convention & Exhibition Industry has grown with the economic
expansion and urban development. The convention Centre & Exhibition
hall set a new bar for high performance space frame building with lighting
fixtures to provide the variety of lighting levels. Exhibition Hall uses both
direct and indirect natural light to create an elegant circulation corridor
providing an iconic, unconventional and accessible space to the visitors.
ROOM AND SPACES
BALLROOMS
EXHIBITION HALLS
MEETING ROOMS
PRE-FUNCTION SPACES & FOYERS
OUTDOOR PLAZAS
STEELCASE EVENT EXPERIENCES PRE-FUNCTION AREAS
 ACTIVITY ANALYSIS

ENTERING
PRIMARY
Information Desk ASSEMBLYING EXHIBITING
ACTIVITY PERFORMING
Main Lobby Assembly Hall Storage area
Stage Backstage
Ticketing Booth Function Hall Pre-function
Storage area
Security Conference Room Lobby
checkpoint

SECONDARY COOKING PARKING

WORKING
ACTIVITY Kitchen Outdoor parking
Staff CLEANING
Loading Dock Reserved parking
Securing Housekeeping
Cafe Loading
Maintenance
Banquet Hall Indoor parking
TYPES OF HALLS PER PERSON

Meeting hall 2.8 m

Congress hall 2.4-4.2 m
With Amplification 3.5-4.2 m
Theatres 4-5 m

VEIWING AREA DISTANCE

Maximum 6 times image width
Minimum 1.4 times
Optimum 3 to 5 times image width
Theatre style seating 0.8 m
Conference rooms 2m
Hall room 1m
Banquet 1m
Reception Buffet 0.8 m
Exhibition(visitors) 1.5 m
Exhibition(space) 14 m
Restaurant Kitchen 0.5 m(per seat secured)
Banquet Kitchen 0.3m(per seat secured)
Furniture Storage 0.15m (per seat secured, assuming the
use of hall is changed frequently)
PARKING / DRIVEWAY / SIGNAGE
Provision of all on-site parking should conform to local municipal
by-laws. This is inclusive of signage which needs to be of an
acceptable condition, be clearly visible, ensuring that delegates
are correctly guided to the appropriate entrances at all times, with
appropriate safety measures in place.
Sufficient parking spaces should be provided to accommodate a
likely number of delegates.
Provision of adequate, fit for purpose, on-site and/or designated
parking areas, which have to be tidy, well maintained, clearly
defined and well lit with clear signage

BUSINESS CENTRE
Fully equipped and staffed, fit for purpose Business
Centre within the venue or within easy access to the
venue. Additional business support and secretarial
services available
The necessary office equipment to offer basic business
services. (i.e. the ability to photocopy, print, send &
receive faxes, and access the internet).
PUBLIC AREAS
Outstanding interior design and overall impression.
Professional finish to all aspects of decor.
Interesting architectural features, objects of interest,
artwork and objects d’art.
Outstanding appearance, maintenance and condition of
furniture.
Acceptable levels of lighting appropriately positioned for
safety and comfort in all public areas, including sufficient
lighting on stairways and landings.

TOILETS / RESTROOMS
All toilets well maintained, regularly cleaned, checked and
adequately ventilated.
Minimum facilities to be provided include:
Washbasin with soap
Hand drying facilities
Seat with lid
Covered light
Mirror
Hook on door
Lidded sanitary bin with bags
Double-ply toilet paper
FOOD AND BEVERAGE –
RESTAURANTS / SERVING AREAS
Designated area/s or restaurants utilized to provide
food for delegates or guests.
Purpose built in buffets and bars.
A broad range of dishes of outstanding quality
and presentation which meet high international
standards.

DRESSING ROOMS
Purpose built room/s within the event venue with
dressing tables, make-up lighting, mirrors, showers,
hanging spaces, a lounge and a dining area

MEDICAL / FIRST AID ROOM

A fit for purpose medical room equipped with a
gurney, bed, blood pressure equipment, heart
defibrillator, wheelchair, oxygen, etc. should be
available.
WORKSHOP

Workshop counselling area

AUDITORIUM
PLAN TYPES: ARC
60 HEXAGON
RECTANGLE
FAN SHAPE

Arc: side and rear wall configuration may approximate

to an octagonal plan. Ensures good direct sound but the
side seats maybe obscured for screen viewing
60 hexagon: c a common arrange multipurpose
theatres , allowing flexibility in the stage and
proscenium
rectangle: most multi purpose halls are rectangular
with an internal or extended stage. Side walls may be
inclined towards the stage which contribute to lateral
reflections but require faceting or acoustic
fan shape: the angle of splay varies up to 60,this shape
is preferred for lecture theatres, giving best sound and
screen viewing , the curved rear wall must be
acoustically treated
SEATING TYPES
CONTINENTAL:
Row spacing shall provide clear space not less than 45.7 cm
between rows of 18 chairs or less: 50.8cm between rows of 35
chairs or less 53.3em between rows of 45 chairs or less:55.9cm
between rows of 45 or more from back of one chair to the
front of the most forward projection of the chair.
There shall be exits at 168cm min clear width along each side.
Minimum width of aisles is 112cm clear.
Standard seating
Clear space of not less than 30.5cm from back of one chair to
front of the other.
Rows of chairs shall not exceed 14 chairs between aisles and 7
from to row end.
Aisles serving 60 seats or less shall Be a minimum of 76cm
aisles serving more than 60 shall be not less than 90 cm
THANK YOU

SUBMITTED BY
NARENDER
PRIYANKA
BHAVITHA
GANESH