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No. 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, Alberta Canada TSJ 0G4

Office of Commissioner S. J. Hampton, Special Projects The Cultural E Convention Centre Planning Committee

November 19, 1975

TO: Members of the Commission Board Dear Sirs:Reference: Cultural & Convention Centre The Cultural and Convention Centre Planning Committee takes pleasure in forwarding for your comment the attached final design program for the Cultural and Convention Centre. This program was finalized and approved by the Planning Committee last week, and describes in some detail the physical requirements for the building. B. James Wensley, the project Architect, is now finalizing the design drawings, which will provide a graphic description of the written program and from which the Architect and Consultants can prepare working drawings. Following its appointment by Council on April 9, 1975, the Planning Committee met with the former advisory committee and reviewed all preliminary studies and reports already developed. We conducted a thorough examination of the conceptual design and the philosophy of the original concept. Early design assumptions were questioned, examined and reconsidered. It was decided that the new committee should re-examine the particular needs in three basic areas: Convention, Cultural Heritage, and Arts. Subcommittees in each of the areas of study were appointed, and each worked independently to develop a particular statement of requirements for incorporation into the final program. The Cultural Heritage subcommittee canvassed approximately 300 ethnic groups or organizations both by mail and by personal interview. They made detailed analyses of more than fifty specific written responses. The recommended design criteria are a result of this research, and are significantly different from that proposed by the first committee. The Convention subcommittee re-examined the original statement of needs. Along with the project Architect, representatives of the committee visited approximately ten convention centres and interviewed management representatives at each centre.

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Similarly the Arts subcommittee developed a complete study of requirements first by contacting potential users of the building and then with the assistance of special consultants, Bolt, Beranek, Newman, professional theatre designers, transcribed the projected uses into a workable program for the physical structure. At the same time the firm of Harley, Little, Food Consultants provided recommendations for the catering services functions. Following the development of the separate need studies, the entire committee met together to examine, revise and approve the proposed statements. Following this, the subcommittee chairmen along with the project Architects integrated the specific requirements into an overall design program. This program was then presented to the full committee for revision and final approval. Although at this stage the major work of the Planning Committee is complete, we expect to remain in an advisory capacity during the progress of design and construction of the building. The committee has considerable knowledge in specific areas and much understanding of the intended users and their particular requirements, concerns and expectations. We expect that modification of finite areas will be necessary during design, but are assured that within reason the program can be interpreted within the overall space now allocated.

A. Olson Chairman Cultural and Convention Centre Planning Committee

DESIGN PROGRAM

EDMONTON CULTURAL AND CONVENTION CENTRE

Prepared by the CULTURAL AND CONVENTION CENTRE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Mr. Al Olsen, Chairman Mr. John Cunningham Mr. Ken MacKell Mr. Ken Higham Mrs. Helen Paull Dr. J. R. Kandler Dr. W. A. MacLean Mr. J. R. Holgersen Mr. R. Olekshy Mr. J. Brown Dr. G. S. Paul Mr. R. P. Wekherlien Dr. H. J. Shimizu Mr. P. E. Pelchat Mr. W. Pidruchney Mr. T. Cardinal Mr. R. D. McLean Prof. A. Strombergs Miss Ruth Carse Mrs. Anna M. Guerrato

with B. JAMES WENSTRY ARCHITECT LTD.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION AREA SUMMARY

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SCHEDULE OF CRITICAL DATES

PART I - CONVENTION FACILITIES A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

PART II - PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

PART III - FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

PART IV - CULTURAL HERITAGE FACILITIES A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

PART V - VISUAL ARTS FACILITIES A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

PART VI - CANADA'S AVIATION HALL OF FAME A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

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PART VII - GENERAL USE AREAS A.

Introduction

Area Requirements

Description of Space

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INTRODUCTION

Since 1974, the Citizens' Advisory Committee and its successor, the Cultural and Convention Centre Planning Committee, have developed, along with the City of Edmonton Planning Department, a group of planning principles to guide the design of the Cultural and Convention Centre. These principles are outlined below.

The structure should provide minimum obstruction to the view of the river valley from Jasper Avenue and the City centre. If possible, it should "open up" the river valley to downtown Edmonton.

Located at the intersection at the proposed "Queen's Walkway" (connecting Sir Winston Churchill Square with the river valley), the proposed "Heritage Walk" (joining the Queen's Walkway to the Provincial Legislative building area), and the "Capital City Park" system, the Cultural and Convention Centre 2rovides an opportunity to create a focus for the connection of these features the City plan, and a logical access point.

The City requires a Convention facility to serve groups of from 800 to 3,500 delegates, complete with exhibition and ancillary facilities.

Many of the City's ethnic groups require a facility to provide accommodation to encourage the formation of organizations capable of sustaining their cultural heritage. Presently, organized groups that have inadequate facilities require accommodation to meet and carry on their group activities. Larger groups that are not only organized but that have substantial physical facilities in the community wish to support a central facility in which their culture will be represented to the community as a whole.

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The cultural heritage areas of the building should encourage the maintenance of all the various individual cultural backgrounds of Edmontonians in a "distinctively" designed portion of the building while providing opportunities for all Edmontonians and for visitors to Edmonton to appreciate the unusual ethno-cultural richness of the City's people.

The building should provide all visitors, both local and from other parts of Canada and abroad, with exposure to Edmonton's ethnic and cultural variety, its performing and visual artists, and its beautiful river valley setting.

The Edmonton Cultural and Convention Centre should not be merely a shell for the intermittent servicing of conventions, but should be a meeting place also for all Edmontonians at all times, providing year-round facilities for many forms of organized activity. To accomplish these aims, the following facilities are proposed.

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AREA SUMMARY

Convention Facilities

128,730 sq.ft.

28.2%

Performing Arts Facilities

86,890 sq.ft.

19.1%

Food Service Facilities

21,600 sq.ft.

4.7%

Cultural Heritage Facilities

24,600 sq.ft.

5.4%

Visual Arts Facilities

10,750 sq.ft.

2.4%

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

13,450 sq.ft.

2.9%

General Use Areas

170,160 sq.ft.

37.3%

Total Gross Area

456,180 sq.ft.

100.0%

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SCHEDULE OF CRITICAL DATES

Programming

Present

Design

October 1, 1975

December 31, 1975

Working Drawings

January 2, 1976

June 30, 1976

Tendering

February 1, 1976

August 30, 1976

Demolition

May 1, 1976

June 30, 1976

Construction

July 1, 1976

June 30, 1978

Occupancy

(to) September 30, 1975

July 1, 1978

Tendering Stages Demolition

February 1, 1976

February 15, 1976

Excavation

March 1, 1976

March 15, 1976

Foundations

April 1, 1976

April 30, 1976

General Tender

July 1, 1976

August 30, 1976

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PART I - CONVENTION FACILITIES

A. INTRODUCTION A full range of convention facilities has been programmed to meet the requirements of any local, regional, national or international convention. Though these facilities have been programmed with the primary intent of accommodating conventions in excess of 800 delegates, the flexible, multi-purpose nature of the facilities will make them capable of accommodating trade exhibitions, various entertainment performances, large or small assemblies, meetings or social functions of any kind. The convention facilities, as programmed, will occupy a total of 128,730 square feet or approximately 28% of the total building area. Four main activity areas will be included in the convention facilities, namely: 1. An exhibition hall with supporting requirements (62,980 square feet), 2. A banquet hall and ancillary facilities (41,300 square feet), 3. Meeting room accommodation (20,400 square feet), and 4. General support facilities such as press room/lounge, a V.I.P. room, etcetera (4,040 square feet). The Exhibition Hall will provide some 50,000 sq.ft. of flat-floor, 25-foot high exhibit space, capable of accommodating loads of up to 350 pounds per square foot. The main Banquet Hall will occupy approximately 35,000 sq.ft. and seat 3,500 persons at a meal, or may be subdivided to accommodate a smaller group or several small groups simultaneously. All meeting room space will be highly flexible and capable of being divided into various sized rooms.

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AREA REQUIREMENTS 1. Exhibition Hall Movable Wall Storage Loading Docks (4) Dock Office

50,000 400 1,000 80

Equipment Storage

4,000

Decoration Storage

1,500

Crate Storage

5,000

Rest Rooms

1,000

Total (Exhibition Hall)

62,980

Other Space Requirements to be considered areas provided for in General Use Areas, Part VII Coat Checking Registration/Lounge Ticket Offices Concession Stands Vending Machines

2. Banquet Hall Wall Panel Storage

3,500

Permanent Storage

600

Projection and Control

400

Translation Facilities

400

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3. Meeting Rooms 1 at 10,000 (2 - 5,000)

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4,000

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4. General Carpentry & Paint Shop

750

Electrical Shop

1,000

Mechanical Shop

500

Press Room/Lounge

1,500

V.I.P. Room

300

Total (General)

4,050

TOTAL AREA - CONVENTION FACILITIES 128,730

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DESCRIPTION OF SPACE (USE AND DESIGN CRITERIA)

The Exhibition Hall

By demands of its primary function, the program for an exhibition hall calls for a box-like structure offering unlimited floor loading, unhampered free space within and a ceiling height of not less than 25 feet. In summary, adoption of 50,000 gross square feet as the final program for the exhibition area should enable it to meet the trade show needs of most conventions to be served. It would not be adequate for those with unique space needs, or those in excess of 300 exhibits; it would probably not meet the requirements for major consumer-type shows. Halls of a rectangular shape are favoured for the maximum development of booth layouts. A square hall presents few, if any problems but round buildings or those with diagonal corners are considered most difficult for standard booth arrangements. The average show will offer its exhibitors booth space ten feet wide with depths of either eight or ten feet. While some Canadian associations offer 8' x 8' exhibit booths, this would not appear to be the norm. Aisles are normally 10' x 12' in width. Booths provided exhibitors are customarily of pipe and drape construction, eight feet in height at the rear with four-foot railings along each side. Drape equipment is normally provided by a professional show decorator under a rental or lease agreement with the association. Some trends to free-form exhibit spaces with curvilinear aisles or salon space where an exhibitor reserves a block of 500 to 1,000 square feet or more have been noted, but such layouts are still in the minority. With reference to supporting posts, it can be said that none are best - the fewer the better. If posts prove necessary, their location on 30-foot modules appears to be the most common and acceptable.

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Movable walls enabling the Centre management to reduce the size of the exhibition hall will serve greatly to increase the flexibility and usability of the facility. Use of divider walls make it possible to lease space simultaneously for two or more activities; areas for crate storage can be created if all space is not required for exhibits, etc. It is recommended that trackage for the walls be planned in two or more locations dividing the hall perhaps into three or four sections. Sufficient panelling for only two divisions would probably be required. These walls must be reasonably soundproof and at the same time provide proper security for each space.

Floors, Ceilings & Walls Floors for exhibit halls are subjected to extremely hard usage. Motorized vehicles leave rubber marks, packing crates scratch the surface, exhibitors frequently spill paint or other liquids. The most economical and durable floors are concrete. While unlimited floor loads are recommended and desirable, few exhibit producers present demands for much in excess of 300 to 350 pounds per square foot. A portion of the floor may be designed to take loads of up to 1,000 psf. Ceiling heights for the hall should ideally be around 25 feet. This height permits easy access of any size overthe-road truck, most heavy commercial or construction equipment and also multi-level exhibition booths. Further, when stages or platforms are introduced into the exhibit hall, the higher ceiling becomes less restrictive insofar as the types of entertainment or other activity which may be presented. Ceiling heights much in excess of 25 feet may present illumination problems and also create other handicaps, particularly if utilities for exhibitors are to be provided from the overhead.

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Wall surfaces should normally be of as durable material as possible. All surfaces are subjected to frequent scratching and scraping by vehicles as well as packing crates. Exhibitors and others also often use wall surfaces for displaying of signs and advertising materials. Where possible, utilization of a tack strip at the ceiling line of all walls is useful in reducing wall damage. The tack strip should be a replaceable type. Where corners are exposed to vehicular traffic, such as forklift trucks, electric carts, scrub machines, etc., it is highly recommended that steel corner protectors be specified. Insofar as design and colour are concerned, wall surfaces should be treated to avoid interference with show themes, colours, drapes and lighting. Many show managers and decorators now drape all walls from floor to ceiling to present uniformity of appearance and design. Constant custodial work is normally required during exhibit hours. In addition, frequent spillages and other minor problems occur which require immediate attention. With these facts in mind, the location of janitor closets at convenient points throughout the exhibition hall is most desirable.

Lighting Proper lighting is of great interest to show management and exhibitors alike. Most halls are illuminated with fluorescent, mercury-vapour or similar lights. While dimmers are not necessarily required, some system of reducing the amount of light by switching is necessary. Windows into exhibit halls should be avoided. During ingress or egress of shows and, occasionally when empty, the appearance of exhibit halls is unsightly and lacking in good housekeeping. Sunlight through windows is disliked inasmuch as it fades the decorator's equipment, washes the colour and lighting of many exhibitors, may prove distracting to exhibit viewers and may also serve as a conveyor of undesirable heat loads.

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Further, display booths are normally arranged backs to the wall to create facing exhibits. in turn, places the back of the exhibit booth creating a less than pleasant picture for the the outside.

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Windows could invite trade show thefts and create some security problems for show management during hours when the show is closed. Should windows be deemed necessary, adequate blackout provisions would be needed.

Utilities In addition to both 110-volt and 220-volt power, exhibitors may require water, gas, compressed air, telephone service, and some floor drains. It is also highly desirable to provide at least a limited capability for exhausting fumes when exhibitors find it necessary to demonstrate gasoline combustion engines or other types of odor-producing equipment. Power for exhibitors may be distributed from overhead busses or through tunnels under the exhibit hall floor. In some instances where the exhibit hall is constructed over basement or garage space, excellent distribution systems have been developed through the use of accesses through the floor. Normal practice calls for the facility to provide heavy power lines at convenient locations throughout the hall. From these sources, either the show electrician or the house electrician will connect distribution boxes from which to run the harness that supplies individual booths. Both closed-circuit and broadcast television accommodations will also be required. If possible, heating units should be positioned to avoid any direct blowing of air on an area where exhibits may be erected. The same suggestions applies to air-conditioning.

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Inasmuch as loading doors into the hall will be open during most of the ingress time immediately preceding the opening of displays and shows, heating equipment should be of a type to provide reasonably quick recovery of room temperature for the comfort of show visitors. Some form of heat or "aircurtain" near the loading doors should perhaps be investigated.

Loading Facilities Special attention must be paid to the loading and unloading facilities since the capability of moving a show in and out rapidly may be a primary factor in acceptance or rejection of a particular event. If at all possible, separate receiving facilities should be provided for the Centre in addition to those for the exhibit hall. Demands and desirability of loading and unloading directly on the exhibit hall floor will vary depending on the size and nature of the exhibit. Large conventions will normally see most materials being shipped to a common warehouse and then brought to the exhibition hall in large vans within a short period of time. Regional or locally-oriented shows will probably result in a larger number of smaller trucks from exhibiting companies. Speaking ideally, the hall should offer several large doors providing easy access to the exhibit hall floor. In addition, a loading dock is highly recommended. For agricultural equipment and similar exhibits, a dock becomes a virtual necessity. Establishment of a dock, however, brings with it the need for an observation point containing communication equipment and door controls.

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Storage Storage requirements in the exhibit hall normally fall into two major categories those of the hall management and those of the exhibitors or show manager. Consideration of the first is a necessity for proper functioning of the facility and in the maintaining reasonable operating costs. The second category of storage capabilities, however, provides some discussion areas. Exhibit hall management will require space to store equipment such as tables, chairs, material handling equipment, stages and other items not in use during exhibits. Additional storage, possibly of a temporary nature, may be required by the decorator for items not currently in use by exhibitors. Show management is faced with the need for crate and box storage for exhibitors during a show. While on-site storage is highly desirable, in most cities show management is required to provide an off-site location for storage. The additional handling and storage costs are then usually passed along to the exhibitors. Where on-site storage is available, this accommodation should present a savings to exhibitors and could conceivably become a sales or marketing "tool" for the building. Another secondary advantage in providing on-site storage is that such an accommodation should normally speed the move-out process and thus provide more rentable days for the facility. Drayage firms indicate there is virtually no "rule-of-thumb" as to the volume of crate storage which would be adequate for all shows. A common practice where sufficient exhibit space is available in the hall is for show management to develop the booth layout in such a manner as to provide certain "dead" or unused spaces for inside crate storage. These areas are then draped off and hidden from public view by the decorator.

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In the case of exhibits generating a large volume of cardboard cartons, drayage firms prefer to place these highly inflammable items in 40-foot vans outside the facility to reduce the fire hazard.

Rest Rooms Rest rooms for the exhibit hall may require some special consideration because of the frequent dual use by the exhibitors who will be using same as an "employee washroom" and also the public. Availability of a laundry sink plus hose bibs at some convenient location is also recommended as an assistance to exhibitors with special cleaning or maintenance problems. Because of admissions control as well as security requirements, location of rest rooms should be within control perimeters.

Security Security of exhibits is of special concern Concentration of emergency exits and other doorways where possible is highly desirable since this reduces the amount of guard service required. Emergency exits should, wherever possible, not be located in areas where long-range observation is not possible. Use of glass in security exits is not recommended ... again, due to security problems. An office or room in which security guards may change clothing, use for lunch breaks and possibly temporary detention purposes is most desirable. Location of this space near an exit is recommended.

Office Spaces Some office and service space is required for all exhibit halls. If possible, minimal dressing rooms with rest rooms are highly desirable.

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It is presumed that major office spaces for administrative personnel will be provided elsewhere in the Centre. The exhibit hall should provide, however, some minor on-site office space for Centre personnel. In addition, the hall will require a room for an operational base. This space may also house lighting and temperature controls, sound controls, public address and/or paging controls, etc. Show management will require office space. Highly desirable are two spaces perhaps in the form of an inner and outer office. Either or both should open into the exhibit hall. If possible, access to the show office from outside of control perimeters is highly desirable. There may be substantial advantages to the location of the control space at an elevation higher than the exhibit hall floor. Establishment of this space with a viewing window can prove helpful. Whether or not the show management office should be located above the hall floor is a subject of debate. While an "overview" is desired by some show managers, it appears a majority prefer easier and more direct access between the exhibits and show office. A first exhibit of this station screens

aid room either in or immediately adjacent to the hall is also required. Ideally, an emergency room nature would provide a sink and toilet, a nurses with desk and storage cabinet, two beds with proper plus normal first aid equipment.

Concessions Detailed information relating to complete or overall food and beverage Service for the Centre is anticipated in Part III Food Service Facilities.

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Concession stands, however, will be needed in the exhibition hall. Location of such stands is extremely critical in order not to intervere with any type of booth layout which may be developed by show management. While portable stands will be necessary for specific types of shows, most experienced concessions operators point out that wherever possible permanent locations produce the greatest profit margins and also the best product. The permanent stands should be provided with closures for proper security and sanitation. In addition to the front and back counter, the stand will require a "back room" providing storage space for merchandise, equipment, ice-makers, etc. If beer or liquor is to be purveyed in the Exhibit Hall, these items would ideally be sold from locations other than the regular concession stands. Many convention groups require discontinuance of liquor sales during their tenure in the facility ... the availability of separate locations for such sale can help to avoid any misunderstandings. Vending machines providing soft drinks, hot drinks, candy and cigarettes should be provided for those periods of time when regular concession stands are not operating. These should be located in both public and employee areas.

Trash Disposal Ingress and egress of most exhibit-type shows can be expected to produce a high volume of trash in a short period of time. A disposal system employing a compactor if possible should be included in the program. Preferably the system would call for wheeled carts which can be pushed throughout the hall and then returned to the compactor for dumping.

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possibly public space or a lounge area for delegates. In the Edmonton situation where visitors may likely be housed in several different hotels, it would appear likely that the Convention Centre may serve as the central meeting place or gathering point for delegates. Such a registration area should be located close to the main entrance of the Centre and be easily located by the delegates. It should be as near the exhibit hall as possible. While some trade shows will want registration inside the exhibit hall, most will locate this activity outside the hall for control or admission purposes. Registration counters are normally supplied by the official show decorator. Ample power outlets for electric typewriters and other office equipment should be available. Many convention groups are now employing closed-circuit television systems as message indicators for their delegates. This would suggest the programming of adequate conduit for TV cables in the registration area and elsewhere. When serving as a site for a consumer show open to the public the exhibit hall will be expected to provide at least two ticket booths. These should be located in a space where lines may form easily and be protected from inclement weather. Some area should be available wherein the purchaser can proceed from the ticket window to the main entrance of the show where he will surrender his ticket and enter through a turnstile. The turnstiles can be portable equipment.

Public Telephones Banks of public telephones should be located in an area outside of admissions control and available to all facilities of the Centre. Public telephones will also be required inside the exhibition hall. A substantial demand for temporary telephone service in the individual display booths may be anticipated. The need will vary from show to show. Necessary conduits and space for telephone company equipment will be required.

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Banquet Hall

The banquet hall is envisioned as a space designed to handle large meetings, food functions, parties, dances, receptions and other social events. Basic appointments and finish should be similar to that of a modern hotel ball room. The banquet hall should be programmed at 35,000 square feet of usable space. This should provide adequate room for plenary or general sessions of most convention groups. Meeting planners like to hold their delegates at the convention site through the day by the scheduling of luncheons, buffets or other mid-day activities. This indicates therefore, frequent need for dual usage of the banquet hall. In view of the need for proper handling of small groups and also for providing both meeting and food serving areas simultaneously, it is recommended that sound-proof divider walls be considered. Trackage for a variety of room sizes would be most desirable for management. Ideally, the banquet hall should be designed as space immediately adjacent to the exhibit hall with movable sound-proof walls separating. Such an arrangement would permit use of the banquet hall as additional space for exhibits where necessary. The continuity of such display spaces is most important. With exhibit capabilities in mind, the ballroom should be engineered to provide ample electrical power for displays. For such auxiliary space, however, water, gas, compressed air and floor drains can be eliminated if necessary. Terrazo flooring would be acceptable; a parquet wood floor might present a better appearance. Portable carpeting will be used for all events where appropriate. The hall should be post free if possible.

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It is assumed that all references to food and beverage serving matters in this space will be made in Part III Food Service Facilities. While portable risers will be used to elevate head tables, establishment of a permanent stage or platform should be considered. Such a stage would be used for display of products. It would also be used as a bank platform, possibly for small concerts or recitals, etc. Lecturers and other special speakers may 'also prefer the use of a stage podium. Such a stage is envisioned as a thrust stage with minimal curtains. Further comment regarding this phase may be expected from the project's theatre consultant.

Off-stage access would, of course, be desirable. Small dressing rooms with toilet facilities are also recommended. Inasmuch as many activities in the banquet hall will be ticketed, design should provide for an outer lobby in which early arrivals can wait until the hall is opened. Further, some method of providing for a ticket sale booth or booths should be considered. Rest room facilities for the banquet hall should be within the room or should be accessible from hallways within the control perimeters of the hall. Coat room facilities are also a must. Banquet hall equipment inventory will include a large variety and quantity of tables and chairs plus such items as risers, podiums, backboards, etc. Storage for such equipment reasonably close to the banquet hall will do much to reduce labour costs and improve the speed of the service.

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could observe the entire hall, controlling overhead illumination, monitoring the sound and also operating moving spotlights when required. Some accommodations for providing pre-set or fixed spotlights or floodlights for head tables and special entertainment should also be considered. Both the reception and origination of closed-circuit or other television can be anticipated. Some basic provisions, possibly even simple access panels through walls, may be adequate at the present time.

3. Meeting Rooms Convention programs vary widely among associations and even existing schedules are subject to frequent change. Employment of sound-proof, movable walls provides the capability of altering sizes and capacities to fit the changing needs. A highly flexible room arrangement would be as follows: (Capacities shown as theatre style at 10 square feet per person.) Undivided Capacity Rooms

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10,000

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Seminars, workshops and other convention sessions should be conducted in facilities as closely connected with the exhibit section as physically possible. The reasons and need for delegate exposure to the exhibits are obvious. To be acceptable as meeting spaces, the rooms must be reasonably sound-proof, offer ceiling heights of not less than 15 to 16 feet, good illumination, preferably with black-out switches and ample 110-volt power outlets. The larger rooms may need permanent public address systems. Ideally, the meeting rooms should be reached easily from the exhibit hall and banquet hall. They should be served by convenient and accessible rest rooms. If possible, a design permitting access to at least some of the meeting rooms directly from the outside without interference with the admission controls of other activities would be preferred. Such a layout would do much to assist Centre management in making the facilities available for a multiplicity of uses at any given time.

Public Address Systems A few general comments relating to performance of sound amplification and similar equipment are as follows: Throughout the facility a paging system is desirable. For Centre personnel, either some form of an auto-call and/or radio paging is necessary. All three systems will probably be needed to properly cover the operation. The size of the exhibit hall will probably indicate that the best performance the sound system can achieve will be to make the spoken work intelligible. Demands upon the banquet hall system, however, will be substantially more sophisticated. Simultaneous translation facilities for the banquet hall, meeting rooms and possibly the exhibit hall will be required.

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While most of this Section has been directed primarily toward convention and trade show usage of the facility, many areas will, of course, be shared with other activities of the Centre. The administrative sector of the Centre will require executive offices, a boardroom, reception area, space for the secretarial, clerical and financial personnel, restrooms, store-rooms and other spaces normal for offices of this nature. It is highly desirable to house convention bureau offices in the convention facilities and close consideration of this in Edmonton is recommended. In addition to Centre and Convention Bureau offices, the facility should also provide space for visiting dignitaries. Location of this area is important and should afford easy access to the banquet hall and meeting rooms. Direct and easily secured access to exits from the Centre are also desirable. Such a VIP room would ideally provide space for a small bar or kitchen plus a private washroom. Proper furnishings, lighting and other amenities are also needed in special spaces of this nature. Operational personnel of the Centre will require space for a carpentry workshop and an electrical workshop. Engineering personnel will be housed near the mechanical section of the building. All staff personnel will require rooms for lockers, washrooms and showers. Space for a lunch room is also most desirable. Some space should also be set aside for press, radio and television usage in a central area. Demands on a "press room" vary greatly depending on the individual convention or meeting involved. Normally, a convention centre will provide a room or rooms sized to meet the day-to-day needs of the working press in its community. This may include space for a lounge area, small kitchen or snack-bar, washroom, coat closet and counter space for typewriters, teletypes, photo-transmitting equipment, etc. Ample telephone connections in the press room are most important.

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PART II - PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES

A. INTRODUCTION The performing arts facilities in the Cultural & Convention Centre have been programmed with regard to providing a full range of activity areas, while at the same time, avoiding duplication of any existing facilities. A 1200-seat Large Theatre-Concert Hall has been programmed in an effort to satisfy the large demand for an intermediatesized, full-professional theatre. The Large Theatre-Concert Hall will, therefore, bridge the gap existing between the 2727-seat Jubilee Auditorium and the several 200 to 400 seat auditorium/theatres in Edmonton, i.e. Library Theatre, Art Gallery Theatre, Provincial Museum of Archives Theatre, etcetera. Through the use of selective orchestra and balcony levels, audiences of approximately 700, 1000 or 1200 can be accommodated as "full houses". An approximate area of 86,890 sq.ft. or 19% of the total building area has been allocated for performing arts facilities. This area will include an experimental theatre, two multi-use dance studio areas, as well as the 1200-seat Large Theatre-Concert Hall noted above. All areas will be fully serviced with the necessary ancillary requirements. It is intended that these basic performing arts facilities will fully satisfy the multi-purpose needs of the local performing arts community, as well as touring groups, cultural-heritage performances, convention speakers and presentations, or any type of large public assemblies.

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Large Theatre-Concert Hall Auditorium

9,900

Orchestra Pit-Forestage

1,400

Lifts

900

Stage Lip, Steps, Etc.

500

Stage

3,600

Side Stage

1,600

Stage Auxiliary Spaces

2,180

Quick Change Rooms

120

Orchestra Shell Storage

500

Piano & Organ Storage

180

Instrument Storage

200

Scenery Holding & Storage

800

Live Properties Room 300 Hardware Storage

3,700

Sub-Stage Areas Trap Room

1,600

Lift Area & Access 1,000 Lift Machine Room

100

Lift Seat Storage 1,000

Production Operating Spaces

610

Light Control Booth 120 Sound Control Booth 190 Projection Booth

180

Follow Spot Booths (Two)

120

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Equipment and Services Rooms Dimmer Rooms

390

240

Lighting Equipment Storage 150

12,090

Front of House Areas Lobbies & Circulation 1,600 Public Lounges

8,000

Foyer

1,200

Box Office - Sales 120 - Accounting 120

240

Coat Room

900

F.O.H. Storage

150

Performer and Staff Spaces Green Room

600

Musicians' Room

720

Stage Manager's Office

Stage Hands' Room

150

Total (Large Theatre-Concert Hall)

37,010

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4,500

Galleries Auxiliary Spaces

1,670

Quick Change Room

Assembly & Shifting 800 "Live" Properties Storage

120

Seat Unit Storage

700

Production Operating Spaces

320

Control & Projection 200 Dimmer & Lighting

120

Front of House Areas

3,210

Lobbies & Circulation 500 Public Lounges Foyer

2,000 400

Box Office Coat Room

80 150

F.O.H. Storage

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3. Shared Spaces 4,360

Dressing Rooms Single/Double (6)

960

8 - Person (2)

600

15 - Person (2)

1,000

30 - Person (2)

1,800

5,180

Rehearsal Room Rehearsal Area

4,200

Change Rooms (2)

320

Storage

500

Control & Projection 160

Performers, Staff, Service Canteen & Lunch

1,130

500

Back Stage Rest Rooms 300 First Aid

Stage Door Vestibule 250

Scenery & Properties Workshop Working Area

800

Lumber Storage

200

Hardware & Tools

100

500

Laundry & Dye Room

250

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4. Organization Spaces 11,460

Dance Studio 1 (Ballet) Studio

3,600

Dressing Rooms (2) 1,000 300

Rehearsal Storage

2,400 Dancers' Lounge (for both studios) Set & Equipment Storage

1,000

Costume Workroom & Storage 1,500 Locker Room Allowance Offices

500 1,160

Dance Studio II (Contemporary Dance) Studio

6,150

3,600

Dressing Rooms (2) 1,000 Rehearsal Storage

300

Costume & Properties Storage 1,000 Office & Office Storage 250

Unassigned Space

Total (Organization Spaces)

25,610

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Large Theatre - Concert Hall

In defining the spaces and facilities necessary and appropriate to the Large Theatre, major emphasis must be placed upon the performance and activities which it can reasonably be expected to serve and upon the sizes of audiences which may reasonably be expected to attend these events. Stage, backstage and support provisions are determined by operational requirements typical of the range of performances and activities to be accommodated. Front of house facilities are largely determined by audience capacity. (a) Auditorium Seating Capacity This facility will accommodate performances and convention activities to include: - Chamber Orchestra and Choral Concerts by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and other local organizations; - Performances by touring Soloists, Ensembles and Chamber Orchestras; - Opera and Lyric Theatre (Operetta and Musical Comedy) performances by the Edmonton Opera Association, and possibly by small touring Canadian and foreign companies; - Classical and contemporary dance performances by the Alberta Ballet, the Alberta Contemporary Dance Theatre and similar touring companies; - Large-scale local dramatic and multi-media productions and similar presentations by companies from other Canadian and foreign centres; -Folk and ethnic performances of all types, as well as large social meetings and assemblies; - Large convention-oriented meetings and presentations;

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- Commercial and industrial presentations, demonstrations and training programs; - Popular music and entertainment performances oriented to specific conventions; and - Film showings related to convention-exhibition and organization activity, and possibly public film festivals. Optimum seating capacity has been defined as 1200 seats. Selective use of orchestra and balcony levels will accommodate audiences of approximately 700, 1000 or 1200 as "full houses". The minimum audience capacity possible will be approximately 600. Final determination of actual seat count will be strongly influenced by site restrictions, design development and the need for excellent seeing and hearing conditions for all seats. Acoustics The requirements for good hearing in performance spaces are: - quiet background; - adequate loudness of wanted sound; - proper distribution of sound over the seating area; - and control of reverberation. The first requirement is achieved by the architectural envelope, while the following three requirements are functions of room shaping and finishes, plus the sound amplification system. (b) Orchestra Pit - Forestage Area As outlined in the summary which follows, this area provides a flexible linking element between audience and performance areas. The two lifts allow selection of large or small orchestra pits, extended audience seating or an extended stage-level platform. The latter

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can be used as a speaker's platform or presentation area for meetings or assemblies while leaving the stage clear for other purposes, thus facilitating multiple use of the hall within limited time periods. (c)Stage Space and special provisions listed are typical for effective accommodation of the range of performances and events which the stage should serve. Stage dimensions reflect performance space requirements and include the immediately adjacent space required for performer assembly and circulation and for the handling of scenic elements. Within functional limits, some adjustment is possible to conform to site limitations. However, such adjustments are to be evaluated in detail before adoption. (d)Side Stage Again, provisions are typical to provide for the handling of large scenic elements during performances. (e)Stage Auxiliary Spaces Typical and functionally necessary, the uses of these spaces should be self-explanatory. (f)Sub-Stage Areas The majority of these spaces reflect the stage level provisions which they serve. Lift Seat Storage provides for large rolling platforms with permanently mounted seats used when auditorium seating is extended into the lift area. (g)Production Operating Spaces Sizes indicated are typical minimum. Exact locations of the indicated booths, catwalks and platforms are to be studied for effective function within overall project design development. (h)Equipment and Service Rooms The Dimmer Room requires separation from stage and audience areas to minimize dimmer operating noise. It also must have air circulation and ventilation to maintain safe operating temperature for expensive dimming equipment.

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(i) Front of House Areas In general, uses are typical and self-evident. In terms of present design concepts, these areas also provide an essential noise buffer between the auditorium and the main building hallway. The Box Office, as indicated, has an adjacent office area which may be used by the manager of a visiting company and which permits tallying of performance tickets and cash within the Box Office enclosure. (j) Performer and Staff Spaces The Green Room is the name for the lounge area in which performers may assemble and wait between appearances on stage. Preferably it should be at stage level. Fast and easy access to the stage is essential. However, it can be a relatively noisy area, and therefore should not have a door directly to the stage. During concert performances, musicians usually use performer dressing rooms. The Musicians Rooms indicated in the summary are for use by pit orchestra members during dance, opera and lyric theatre performances. If space limitations necessitate, they may be below stage level.

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2. Experimental Theatre (a) Audience - Performance Area The Experimental Theatre, as described in the following summary of spaces and areas, represents a combination of capabilities intended to provide an Experimental Theatre variable in form from full and effective proscenium theatre through a wide range of nonproscenium forms. Thus it would accommodate performances of all kinds which might find audiences up to 250. The movable seating and flat floor of the Experimental Theatre make it an effective studio for closed-circuit and commercial TV interviews and presentations. It will also accommodate many non-performance activities, including: - Major rehearsals, when not otherwise scheduled; - Fashion shows; - Dances and parties; - Presentations, demonstrations and classes, including master classes for performers; - Slide and film showings; and - Public and convention-connected meetings requiring seating capacity within its range. For some uses, such as meetings and film or slide showings, temporary addition of folding chairs on the flat floor could increase maximum seating capacity by approximately 100 seats. Acoustics The principles enumerated for the Large Theatre apply equally to the Experimental Theatre, and rehearsal spaces, although the emphasis differs with size and function. The Experimental Theatre should be designed for a background noise level not exceeding NC 20 and for a reverberation time range of 1.0 to 1.4 seconds. This variability could again be achieved with retractable curtains. It should have capabilities for recording, playback, and sound effects. We do not anticipate the need for a permanent speech reinforcement system; for occasional use, a portable reinforcement system could be used.

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(b) Ancillary, Support and Front of House Areas As a performance facility, the Experimental Theatre requires independent public and "backstage" spaces and facilities similar to those of the Large Theatre so that both theatres may be used simultaneously without conflicts or confusions. In general, the comments relative to similar spaces in the Large Theatre are applicable to those in the Experimental Theatre.

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3. Shared Spaces (a)Dressing Rooms Shared use of Dressing Rooms between the Large and Small performance areas can be an effective means of providing for the varied needs of individual performances while reducing duplication of spaces. The Dressing Rooms must be located for convenient access to and from both theatres. However, they may be located above or below stage level, if necessary. (b)Rehearsal Room The purpose of this room is to provide for rehearsal of a performance while leaving one of the theatres free for other activities. In scheduling this arrangement it will greatly increase the possible accommodation of performances and events in both theatres, and will substantially reduce scheduling conflicts. Depending upon location and accessibility, it may also serve as an area for informal and experimental performances and presentations. In area and dimensions, the Rehearsal Room should conform to the performance area of the Large Theatre, with additional area on three sides to allow "offstage" movement of performers, rehearsal furniture and properties, and to allow movement and seating space for production staff and for waiting performers. The acoustic environment must conform to a variety of rehearsal conditions and requirements. Basic acoustic variability is provided by tracked sound-absorbing curtains. In addition, fixed acoustical devices will be required for sound distribution and control of undesirable characteristics. If possible, the Rehearsal Room should be at stage level, to facilitate movement of musical instruments, platforms, risers, scenic elements and properties between rehearsal and stage areas. Location at another level usually necessitates the use of ramps and/or elevators.

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(c)Performer, Staff and Service Spaces Uses are self-explanatory. Space allowances and facilities are generally similar to equivalent spaces in other building types. (d)Scenery and Properties Workshop The workshop is primarily for construction and painting of scenery and properties by local organizations. It also provides a suitable place for emergency repairs required by visiting companies. Both function and type of activity make it unlike the shop facilities which may be necessary to Centre maintenance and to exhibition activity. It should be completely independent of them. The shop should be at the same level as the Theatre stages and must have high, wide and easy passageways to them. Convenient access to the loading dock is also essential. Since shop activity will overlap rehearsals and performances, it must have a very effective sound isolation from them. Location, relationships and specific sound isolation provisions will require detailed study during project design development. (e)Loading Dock Location and use requirements necessitate a loading area independent of loading facilities for exhibition and convention areas and of those for food service. (f)Laundry and Dye Room Facilities will be used both by local organizations and by touring companies. Typical equipment includes: commercial-size washer and dryer, drying racks, a dye sink and drainboards.

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4. Organization Spaces Construction of the Edmonton Cultural and Convention Centre might well act as a catalyst for the growth and development of performing arts organizations in Edmonton. This probability has been recognized by providing two dance studios and an allowance of unassigned space to accommodate resident organizations.

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PART III - FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES

A. INTRODUCTION Good meals are an important factor in being able to ensure the return of a convention. The food service facilities in the Cultural and Convention Centre have been designed with this intent in mind. Approximately 21,600 sq.ft. or 5% of the total building area have been allocated to house the food services facilities servicing the Centre. The convention-oriented facilities will include a fullproduction kitchen, along with ancillary requirements such as waste handling, storage, servery, dishwashing, fast food mobiles, bars, cafeteria, etcetera. All meals may be completely prepared on-site, with the kitchen operated by the City or leased to a specific caterer or caterers. The Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts food facilities will include two ethnic kitchen/pantries, bars, fast food mobiles, etcetera.

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1. Convention Area Waste Handling

500

Storage

3,000

Servery

3,500

Dishwash

2,500

Production Kitchen

6,500

Staff Washroom & Lockers

1,000

Administration Offices Fast Food Mobile (2) (500)

700 1,000

Cafeteria

500

Bars (2) (200)

400

Total (Convention Area)

19,600

2. Cultural Heritage & Performing Arts Fast Food (no seating) Ethnic Kitchens (2) (200)

400

Bars (2) (100)

200

Theatre Fast Food (2) (200)

400

Total (Cultural Heritage & Performing Arts)

2,000

TOTAL AREA - FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES

21,600

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BANQUET SERVERY

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DESCRIPTION OF SPACE (USE & DESIGN CRITERIA)

Food Service Facilities

A broad range of food service and production facilities will be provided. (a) Banquet Facilities Provision of banquet food service for convention delegates requires three components: - seating area - service, storage and dishwash area - production area. The seating area must incorporate adequate area for circulation to facilitate rapid distribution of meals. An allowance of 10 sgare feet per person can accommodate both seating and circulation requirements but is generally considered "tight". A servery area immediately adjacent to the seating area is mandatory to maintain hot, appetizing food. Dishwashing is to be done "in-house" so this area should be located close to the servery to minimize distribution time.

(b) Fast Food Facilities These facilities will feature very limited menus (although they may be changed to suit the market) and emphasize very fast service. The market segment that supports this type of facility is impulse oriented and seeks food service as a compliment or diversion from some primary activity. Production and service capability is limited and seating usually non-existent, although informal "sidewalk cafe" or "planter box" seating can be considered here. The actual fast food unit may be fixed in location or mobile and completely self-contained except for service connections. A mobile cafeteria line is one example of

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a specialized facility. This unit is essentially a conventional cafeteria line completely self-contained except for service connections. Food is transported from a remote production section by hot or cold food trucks and held in hot or cold holding sections of the line. Using a limited menu, a rapid throughput serving up to 10 people per minute is possible. Seating is temporary and arranged to accommodate the projected diners for a specific event. This serving rate will feed 600 people in a one hour period. Hot and cold food carts are integral components of special service requirements where groups are served at locations remote from production facilities. Actual service may be directly from the carts or a temporary serving area may be allocated.

(c) Specialized Facilities Within a unique multi-purpose complex like the Cultural and Convention Centre, there may be a number of specialized requirements. Two potential requirements are for special catered food service to smaller meeting areas and possible requirements for small scale kitchen facilities for use by "special interest groups".

Facilities Mix (a) Banquet Feeding On the basis of available data and projections of potential convention business, the proposed banquet area of 35,000 square feet is reasonable. Using a dense seating allowance (10 square feet per person), 3,500 people can be served a meal of appetizer, entree, dessert and beverage. More elaborate menus would unduly tax the circulation and serving system at this density. The scope of menu and service may be expanded as the total number of people decreases within the same seating area.

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A servery should be provided adjacent to the main banquet hall that includes adequate space for dish storage and a dishwash area adjacent to the servery.

(b) Exhibit and Supplementary Convention Feeding To satisfy anticipated demand for supplementary food service during Exhibit functions and between main convention functions, the following additional food service facilities are indicated: - Mobile Cafeteria Line: complete with all services capable of providing a limited luncheon menu. This unit will be located as required to satisfy food service requirements. Food will be prepared in the central production facility and transported by hot food carts for service. Seating would be temporary and informal, located close to the serving line. The need for flexibility of area allocation is emphasized to accommodate this auxiliary food service. - Fast Food Concessions: at least two fast food concessions will be required to provide snack food during exhibits and "breaks" in convention activity. Two mobile fast food units are recommended because of the benefits gained by strategically locating these units. Optimum service and revenue are important criteria that govern these units. However, there are certain types of exhibits that are not compatible with fast food service adjacent to them or in keeping with the actual displays. This restriction can be satisfied by locating the mobile fast food units outside the main exhibit area. - Bar Service: The demand for beverage service should logically be satisfied by a combination of fixed service bars and mobile units. Two fixed full service bars complete with secure storage facilities should be located in the Foyer of the exhibit-convention areas. Mobile bars will be required to service remote areas of the convention banquet area and exhibit hall as well as meeting rooms. Issue to these remote bars should be from the permanent bar storage area.

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(c) Theatre Feeding - Patrons: facilities for food and beverage service to accommodate spectators for performances in the proposed 1,300 seat theatre should include two (2) small permanent concessions in the Foyer to sell hot and cold beverages, and cigarettes. Liquor and bar service will be provided by two (2) small permanent bars in the Foyer. These will be complete service bars and include sufficient secure storage for liquor and other supplies. - Performances and Support Personnel: In light of the projected limited demand and intermittent utilization of food service by this group, vending machine service is to be provided. This service will be located backstage in an alcove with limited informal lounge type seating. The range of products will include hot and cold beverages, confectionery, a multi-product merchandizer and cigarettes. - Cultural Heritage Concourse Area: A single fast food concession facility will be centrally located within the area, front onto a main thoroughfare or concourse and feature limited informal "sidewalk" seating area on the thoroughfare. Major capital equipment including hoods, exhaust systems and mechanical services shall be provided. - Commercial Restaurant/Lounge: A medium price restaurant/lounge is desirable and economically viable if it is strategically located. The facility would include 150 restaurant seats and 75 lounge seats and be entirely self-contained. Access to the facility is critically important as is emphasis on the panoramic view from the South side of the complex. The Centre will provide all capital equipment and look to the operator to provide fixtures, furnishings and finishes to suit the proposed motif. Note: Area allotment under General Use Areas, Part VII.

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- Kitchen Facilities for Cultural Heritage Groups: Space and service capacity for a kitchen facility will be allocated in the preliminary programme to accommodate possible group cooking programmes related to the cultural heritage components. Larger gatherings such as dress rehearsals that require more extensive food service will be catered on a special request basis. Hot and cold food carts will be utilized to transport food to special meeting rooms within the theatre area for service to the group.

(d) Specialized Food Service Requirements On the basis of reports from other Convention Centres, a multitude of special requirements for group feeding can arise. These random events will be handled by transporting food in hot and cold food carts to the temporary serving/dining areas such as meeting rooms where the target group is assembled.

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Access and parking becomes a more critical factor for a commercial restaurant. Restaurant patrons are extremely reluctant to park in the vast underground caverns and walk long distances through poorly marked and lit labyrinths, particularly at night when these parking facilities are nearly deserted. This reluctance can only be overcome by providing convenient parking close to the restaurant and utilizing good lighting and distinctive "signing".

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PART IV - CULTURAL HERITAGE FACILITIES

A. INTRODUCTION The Cultural Heritage component of the Cultural and Convention Centre will provide, for the first time, a common home base for Edmonton's numerous ethnic cultures. Both private and public facilities will be made available to meet the general needs of the ethnic community. Approximately 24,600 sq.ft. of space, or 6% of the total building area, have been programmed for cultural heritage purposes. The facilities provided will include 6,600 sq.ft. of meeting space divisible into various room sizes; some private office space with support ancillary facilities; reading, music and quiet areas; a cinema; and a central administration area. Provision for two ethnic kitchen/pantry areas has been included within the Food Service Facilities. These two food service facilities will be for the exclusive use of the cultural heritage groups. As a supplement to the cultural heritage meeting room accommodation, the convention meeting space will be available to the various ethnic groups for evening use.

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B. AREA REQUIREMENTS 1. Central Administration Reception Area/Secretary Manager

350 200

2. Meeting Rooms / at 2,000 (2 at 1,000) 2 at 1,000 (4 at 500) 3 at 500 (6 at 250) 2 at 300 Storage (tables and chairs)

2,000 2,000 1,500 600 500

3. Cinema Cinema - 500 seats Platform Projection Booth Ticket Booth Lobby Space Dressing Rooms (2 at 200)

4,000 500 250 50 600 400

4. Private Offices and Support Facilities 10 Offices at 150 Copy and Mail Room File Room (cabinets) Storage Rooms (4 x 4 cubicles) Board Room Secretary Pool

1,500 200 400 2,000 300 300

5. Reading/Quiet/Music Reading Quiet Music Storage

2,000 500 500 1,000

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C. DESCRIPTION OF SPACE (USE & DESIGN CRITERIA)

Central Administration

Function: To co-ordinate and administrate the facilities made available to the Cultural Heritage groups. Space to accommodate this function would be a reception area with receptionist's desk. The receptionist's duties would include secretarial duties to the manager who would have a working office.

Meeting Rooms

Function: To provide a selection of various sized meeting rooms for exclusive use by the Cultural Heritage groups. These rooms shall be equippped with audio-visual capabilities. There is some indication that there is a need for larger meeting rooms but this need is very infrequent. These meetings may be accommodated in the Convention Facility meeting rooms. Connected with these meeting rooms shall be two kitchens (described under Food Service Facilities, Part III) for use by groups wanting to prepare and serve their own food and beverages. Food service may also come from the main kitchen upon special arrangements with kitchen management. To accommodate various types of meetings in this area, a variety of tables and chairs and movable platforms will be required. A storage room will be required for these tables and chairs and other miscellaneous equipment connected with these rooms.

Cinema

Function: To accommodate film presentations by the various Cultural Heritage groups. Films will be shown for cultural groups and also in some cases for the general public attraction.

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This cinema shall be equipped with a platform so the space can be used for miscellaneous events such as public speakers. The cinema is to have a sloped floor to improve sight lines. The cinema shall be serviced by a projection booth capable of showing all types of films and slides and to have the capabilities to utilize various types of projection equipment. Also required here is a receiving and storage area for films and slides. The ticket booth to be located so as to form a control point outside the main entry. Special consideration shall be given to mechanical and electrical systems to offer a maximum of comfort to users with a maximum flexibility of the space.

Offices

Function: To provide temporary and/or permanent office space for the Cultural Heritage groups. It must be a flexible area because participants' needs for office space may change. In conjunction with the office space, office facilities shall be made available to all Cultural Heritage groups. Provide a mail receiving room complete with mail boxes for all the participating aultural groups. They shall also be provided access to a photo-copier, a boardroom and a secretary service. These are to be provided at a nominal cost to all groups. The various groups have expressed a need for two different types of storage requirements. Type 1 is a two-bank locking file cabinet. Type 2 is 4' x 4' x 8' high, permanently located, locking cubicles for storage of regalia and equipment used during meetings.

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Library

Function: A space for use as a public library, accommodating Cultural Heritage publications, books, tapes and films. This space shall consist of comfortable reading area, stacks, workrooms for preparation and cataloguing, and a control desk. A small storage room shall be provided in conjunction with the work space.

Quiet Room

Function: To provide a meditation area for the various Cultural Heritage groups. The area can be reserved for private use and would be open to anyone during "nonreserved" hours. The Quiet Room shall be outfitted and decorated to provide comfortable seating, with a central platform area, and storage cupboards.

Music Room

Function: To provide a space for use as a listening room. This space shall be equipped with comfortable seating and numerous earphone sound systems connectable to both tape and record players. A storage area shall be provided to hold records and tapes when not in use.

Unassigned Space

Because of the difficulty in predicting the full nature of the needs of Cultural Heritage, an unassigned area shall be provided so designed that it could be converted to any one of a number of uses.

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PART V - VISUAL ARTS FACILITIES

A. INTRODUCTION The Visual Arts facilities programmed for the Cultural and Convention Centre are intended to help create a greater public awareness, both within the community and to the visiting conventioneer, of local arts and crafts. Approximately 10,150 sq.ft. of space, or 3% of the total building area, will be dedicated to visual arts requirements. The facilities provided will include two studio areas for on-site art and craft activities, a closed-door gallery area, storage, work space and a Director's Office. In addition to the above-noted permanent facilities, various forms of art works will be featured throughout the Centre.

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1. Exhibition Space (Gallery)

5,600

2. Studios (2 at 1,500)

3,000

3. Director's Office

150

4. Storage Room

800

5. Work Room

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Function To foster local arts and crafts and create public interest by access to works of art and art works in progress. To provide a location for works by amateur artists and craftsmen. a) Gallery The gallery will function to exhibit local arts and crafts and also to accommodate general interest arts exhibitions. Entry to the gallery shall be by controlled access for security reasons. Gallery ceilings shall be 12 feet high with flexible lighting grid and fixtures to provide suitable illumination for all types of displays. Consideration shall be given to types of display fixings and furnishings which give the most versatility. b) Studios Studios shall be dedicated to local artists requiring space for special projects, for teaching clinics and for community art projects. Public access to studio spaces is desirable. Daylig2t is imperative. c) Auxiliary Spaces A variety of spaces shall be provided to supplement activity spaces of the gallery and studios. - Storage room for arts and crafts equipment and supplied. - Workroom for preparation of exhibitions with access to loading dock containing carpentry workbench for crating art works. - Director's office. - Display cases for works of art throughout the whole building.

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PART VI - CANADA'S AVIATION HALL OF FAME

A. INTRODUCTION Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will be accommodated in a glass enclosed structure, on columns 15 feet above Jasper Avenue. The CAHF is programmed at 13,450 sq.ft., or 3% of the total building area, and will be designed with a sensitivity towards flight and aviation. An exhibition area will cover 13,000 sq.ft. of the total space and will accommodate free-standing display panels, a DC-6 flight simulator, a Link trainer, and various other aviation-oriented exhibits. A viewing deck around the perimeter of the exhibit space will enable visitors to the CAHF to take in a panoramic view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. A Director's Office, reception and storage/workshDp will occupy the remaining 450 sq.ft.

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1. Exhibit Hall 2. Director's Office

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Functions (a) Exhibit Hall A space sensitive to the feeling of aviation accommodating exhibits honoring Canadian Aviators. The Exhibit Hall is to be an open space allowing operating by one staff member and containing the following: - 82 free-standing 4' x 8' panels - a wall or partition system allowing for the future addition of approximately 30 4' x 8 Â° panels - display cases - Link Trainer - DC-6 Flight Simulator - a space with controlled lighting for the purpose of projecting movies to approximately 12 people - sales and admission area - viewing deck around perimeter for visitors to view the River Valley and the Edmonton Cultural and Convention Centre

Director's Office An office space for the Director of the Hall of Fame with the following: - reception area with space for a secretary - Director's office - storage and workshop Can be located separately from the Exhibit Room but within reasonable distance.

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PART VII - GENERAL USE AREAS

A. INTRODUCTION Approximately 170,160 sq.ft. of space, or 37% of the total building area, have been programmed as general use and circulation space. Of the total area, approximately 26,500 sq.ft. will be allocated to uses including central administration, maintenance and stores, public washrooms, mechanical and electrical rooms. Also included here will be some commercial offices and retail space. These areas, occupying 36,000 sq.ft. of space, are capable of being subdivided and serviced to suit tenants providing services supporting cultural and convention activities. 10,000 sq.ft. of space is allotted to provide space for unanticipated uses or for expansion of already programmed areas. The remaining 97,660 sq.ft. will provide public circulation and service facilities on each main level of the Cultural and Convention Centre. These areas will be pleasant, welcoming spaces, furnished with comfortable seating and decorated with art works.

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B. AREA REQUIREMENTS 1. Central Administration

3,000

2. Maintenance and Stores

1,500

3. Public Washrooms

2,000

4. Mechanical and Electrical

20,000

5. Commercial Office Space

20,000

6. Commercial Retail Space

10,000

7. Restaurant/Lounge 8. Unassigned Space Circulation/Public/Service, including corridors, stairs, elevators, escalators, first aid room and enclosed walkways

6,000 10,000

97,660

10. Parking - 500 cars (not included in total area) 11. Outdoor Spaces

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Central Administration

Location for management to operate complete with staff. Suggested a combined facility with Convention facilities administration.

Maintenance and Stores

This is a central receiving and distribution of janitorial supplies. Allow a small area for maintenance manager. Combined with this is a central stores for distribution of equipment to be used throughout the Centre.

Public Washrooms

Washrooms are provided to serve specified major functions in the Centre. There are other functions too small to provide assigned washrooms for, therefore, a central set of washrooms shall be provided. As the City encourages visitors to the Centre with no specific reason except to be part of the activity, washrooms shall be provided for their comfort.

Service Space, Mechanical and Electrical

Space shall be made available for electrical, mechanical and telephones equipment. Size and location of these rooms will be determined as the types of systems to be used are chosen.

Commercial Office Space

This space is assigned to provide rental space for offices with business associated with the Convention Centre. Open office area to be subdivided to suit tenant requirements. Lighting and other services to be considered for maximum flexibility. Daylight is desirable here.

Commercial Retail Space

This space is assigned for commercial shops selected as supportive to the activities of the Centre. Selection of tenants is a matter of discretion of the Centre management and City Policy. Provide a large open modular space to be subdivided and serviced to suit the tenants.

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Restaurant/Lounge

Covered in Food Service Facilities, Part III.

Unassigned Space

Because of the difficulty in predicting all of the possible functions that could take place in the Centre, allowance is made here for future unknown functions. Unassigned spaces shall be allocated for future functions which will add to the activity and use of the Centre. They shall be so designed and located so that they could be used individually or in conjunction with other functions.

Public Space

A generous allowance shall be made for public spaces among the various functions of the Cultural and Convention Centre. Their primary function is to provide circulation between functions. They shall be pleasant, welcoming spaces, furnished with comfortable seating and decorated with art works. Careful consideration shall be given to graphic and other means to provide orientation and information to visitors of the Centre. The public space shall be so designed to accommodate a variety of functions such as shall exhibitions, small/short performances, processions, etc. Wherever possible, visitors should be able to sense the activities happening throughout the Centre. The area requirements are to be established as the design is developed ... that is, as related to adjacent spaces and functions.

Stairs, Corridors, Elevators and Escalators

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Stairs, corridors, elevators and escalators must be provided to facilitate ease of movement of the people, equipment and supplies throughout the building. The design of the complex, in conjunction with the Building Code, will determine the type and nature of these.

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Enclosed Walkway

As the function of the Convention Centre is so intimately connected to the adjacent hotels and the winter climate of Edmonton is so harsh, it is necessary that an enclosed walkway be provided to the adjacent hotels. An underground connection under Jasper Avenue, already considered, would be the connecting link to this walkway system.

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Parking

City Planners have determined that 500-car parking stalls shall be provided to serve the Centre. Various types of parking for various users must be considered. A policy statement with regard to parking for the building is forthcoming. Location also will be determined later when City Planners have further considered what will take place on adjacent properties North of Jasper Avenue.

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Permanent Art Works

An allowance will be made for permanent art works to be displayed throughout the Centre. The design of the building shall determine locations for these.

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Outdoor Spaces

Not unlike the indoor public spaces, the exterior spaces adjacent to the building shall be designed to permit a variety of activities from active to passive, from planned to spontaneous. These areas are not programmed, but will be established as the design of the Centre develops.

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REFERENCES

1. Facilities Recommendations for the Edmonton Cultural & Convention Centre by Event and Facility Consultants, August 13, 1975.

2. Recommendations: Performing Arts Spaces and Facilities, Edmonton Cultural and Convention Centre, by Bolt, Beranek and Newman Inc., September, 1973.

3. A Food Services Feasibility Study prepared for Edmonton Cultural and Convention Centre by Harley, Little Associates Inc., August 19, 1975.

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