Thursday 24 February 2011

Week 5 – Floor planning

I have got some research for floor plan.

Public space
This area of the exhibition devoted to the movement and use of the public. It must be easily and immediately accessible, and it must be big enough for them. Most doorways are big enough for people to pass through alone and also really for people to pass each other is better. There about ‘human dimensions’, but sheer dictate the width of an aisle in which one person may be standing, looking or bending to look, while two others are passing behind; a visitor in a wheelchair will need even more pace. There could also provide room for people to talk and exchange information without disturbing the solitary viewer.


Information space
This is the actual exhibition space for objects, models, artefacts, showcase, light boxes and vertical or sloping flat displays. Obviously the available space is somewhat controlled by the size of the objects on displays.
And then it must be planned with its informative and attractive values in mind, as if to place all the most inviting objects on the edge of an exhibition, the visitor is going to be very disappointed when moving into the duller space beyond.
Size is important, huge object can objects could be obscure small ones.
Safety is important that if working exhibits are involved there must be a barrier and a space between them and the visitor.

Administrative space
This is apace set aside for many vital purposes out of dissect reach or sight of the public. It is space for access for maintenance, changing bulbs behind transparencies or lamps for projects, or attending to working exhibits or models.
Many exhibitions have counters where administrative space meets public space that these could be adroitly sited and ought to be provided with solid fronts, so that tired attendants can relax their legs and feet out of sight of the visitor. Administrative space can be divided as detailed below.
1.         Space for storage
Many temporary exhibitions are backed up with literature and samples to be given away, so an assessment of these needs is important.
2.         Space for staff
Most temporary exhibitions have attendant managers and representatives who need room to relax, loosen smart clothing for a while, have a cup of tea or change into uniforms. No matter how small the stand, such as space is vital. On huge temporary stands – at world fairs, for example – this space can run into a sizeable proportion of the whole area, calling for toilets and washrooms, offices, changing rooms and kitchens.
3.         Entertainment space
Additional space might be required for important customers to be given special treatment such as drinks or private video shows.



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