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Senior Executive/Senior Management Group/Super Conveners GroupUnion Court Redevelopment Culture and Events Spaces

PurposeTo discuss issues / opportunities presented by the Union Court redevelopment.

Recommendation

That the Colleges:1. Provide advice on the current culture and events building brief to gain a greater understanding of

the spaces and their potential use for teaching and content delivery. Responses should be sent to Sam Jordan ([email protected]) by no later than 30 September, 2016.

ACTION REQUIREDFor discussion For decision For information College response

Background

Approximately 2,800m2 Useable Floor Area (UFA) of new culture and events spaces are planned as part of the Union Court and University Avenue redevelopment. The Creative, Cultural and Events Strategic Brief will be the glue to a revitalised Union Court and University Avenue precinct where there is;

“always something on” and that is, “engaging and eclectic”.

The vision is to create a rich creative, cultural and events based precinct that can entice, engage and excite people both from the campus community and beyond it.

The plans for Union Court include, for the first time, a multipurpose cultural and events building that will mean the University is able to host conferences, symposia, public lectures and performances without having to constantly complete for space with teaching, or host major events in non-teaching periods. Additionally there will be a multipurpose cinema/theatre/tiered seating space. The development also includes new, dedicated state-of-the-art teaching space and student commons, this will increase the space available for events in non-teaching periods. There will be a series of pavilions ideal for smaller events like exhibitions, book-launches, seminars and receptions.

The multipurpose cultural and events building (events Hall(s) (circa 700 seats), cinema (circa 350 seats) and drama theatre (circa 150 seats)) will also provide a number of teaching delivery options.

The design team together with the development manager will explore a number of options with regards to the Events Halls space to maximize the flexibility, multi-use and investment performance of this space. This may include the total 700 person capacity being dividable into multiple rooms (3). Key considerations regarding this will be around probable cost increases and the acoustic performance of the space(s). The Union Court revitalisation will mean that the ANU will finally be able to build a substantial program of events across the entire year, providing a real opportunity to host joint activities with National Cultural Institutions and the ACT. The Culture and Events brief is a highly complex, grappling with many competing needs, multiple programmatic scenarios and diverse stakeholders and will respond well in design development when architects are commissioned.

A Design Working Group from a diverse cross section of the university community has been assembled to work on this brief and includes;

Director, SCAPA (Chair), Events & Public Lectures Co-ordinator, Comms & External Liaison Office, VIP Visits and Protocol Co-ord, Office of VC, President, ANUFG, PARSA, Campus Life Officer, Secretary, NUTS Student Association,

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Employee Relations Project Manager, HR Division, Representative, NUTS Student Association, Director, CPAS, Emeritus Fellow, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Venues Manager, Investment Strategy Section, Department of Health, Development Manager, RMS Projects.

Culture and Events Area Summary

Key Area Area Description

Named Events / Cinema / Theatre / and Small Bar Building (including Lobby)

2,415 m² A dedicated multipurpose cultural and events building that will allow the ANU to host conferences, symposia, public lectures, academic lectures, cinema and performance.

Pavilion 1 (University Avenue)

105 m² The first Pavilion along University Avenue will be highly programmed multi-use space. The venue will host talks, seminars, exhibitions, workshops, displays and other such small events. It is important that each Pavilion have its own identity.

Pavilion 2 (University Avenue)

185 m² The second larger Pavilion along University Avenue will again be a highly programmed multi-use space. The venue will host talks, seminars, exhibitions, workshops, displays and other such events with its increased size offer additional flexibility. It is important that each Pavilion have its own identity..

Rehearsal Space (Chifley Basement)

85 m² A rehearsal space that doubles as an intimate drama theatre seating approximately 75 people with the flexible stage located within the same space as the audience.

Radio / DJ Space (Student Commons, Union Court)

15 m² A low-tech environment with lighting, sound and acoustic treatment to support weekly radio and DJ’s run from within a soundproofed high visible space in the student commons.

Union Court Amphitheatre

n/a A landscaped outdoor seating Amphitheatre for medium to larger outdoor performances, concerts and talks.

Sub-Total 2,805m²

Grossing Factor (Plant and Primary Circulation)

20%

Total Brief 3,266m²

Primary Use

1. EventsThe named Events / Cinema / Theatre / and Small Bar Building (including Lobby) will the central focal point for Union Court conferences, symposia, public lectures, cinema and multiform performance.

2. TeachingThis space will also support the Education Strategy of the ANU with the Events Halls, Cinema and Theatre having lecture capabilities.

A summary of the initial Proposed characteristics of the new culture and events space is outlined in Appendix A. MCC Beonics data for any activity that occurred outside of standard teaching hours, Monday to Friday, it does not included weekend activities (such as the various church services) nor does it include day time bookings for conferences etc in non teaching periods is provided in Appendix B. Interim Spaces during


construction are included in Appendix C and an example of a retractable seating system is provided in Appendix D.

SponsorDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

AuthorsDirector, SCAPADevelopment Manager, Union Court and University Avenue

August 2016

AppendicesAppendix A: Proposed characteristics of the new culture and events spaceAppendix B: MCC beonics analysis for non teachingAppendix C: Interim Spaces (forecast capacity)Appendix D: Retractable seating example


Appendix A: Initial Proposed characteristics of the spaces in the new culture and events building,

Named Events / Cinema / Theatre / Performance and Bar Building

Key Area Occupanc

y

Description

Shared Lobby 500

(250m²)

Displaying the prominent corner entry onto Union Court this lobby is to serve a number of critical functions for the strategic positioning of Culture and Events at the ANU.

The lobby will serve not only as a meeting point, including VT to car park, it will also serve the Events Halls, Performance/Bar, Cinema and Drama Theatres and in turn double as its own events space.

Opportunity for inclusion of a dramatic digital exhibitions wall as part of the lobby that encourages broad public engagement with the University’s research agenda.

(Basis standing room only, assumes .5 sqm/person).

Large Events Hall 500

(750m²)

The proposed events and function space is a critical component due to the scale of space, the location of the space and its proximity to a number of other uses as well as the adaptability of the space (a key assumption is that this space is both multi-use as well as multi-function).

As a flexible space the hall and audience seating should be able to be configured as desired for each production/event/function.

This space must include a BOH and or marshalling area.

A multiform theatre can be reconfigured to change the presenter-audience relationship and the seat count. The space should also allow the seats to be removed to create a large, flexible flat floor area (assume automated Acromat for retractable seating with a high quality finish and look and feel).

Lighting and sound provision should also reflect the multiform use and multiform nature of the space.

Ideally the floor finish is conducive to indoor sports (badminton/basketball etc. including line marking for such indoor sports).

(this assumes a modern design using 1.10–1.20 metres from seat back to seat back and 550 – 600mm seat widths, 100 seats: 1.5m² including circulation and presentation).

Small Events Hall 200

(300m²)

A small drama theatre usually seats between 50 and 300, with an upper limit of perhaps 400. It often doesn’t have a separate stage house—meaning the stage is within the same architectural space as the audience.

Opportunity – deliver a multiform theatre can be reconfigured to change the presenter-audience relationship and the seat count. The space should also allow the seats to be removed to create a large, flexible flat floor area (assume automated Acromat for retractable seating with a high quality finish and look and feel).

(this assumes a modern design using 1.10–1.20 metres from seat back to seat back and 550 – 600mm seat widths, 100 seats: 1.5m² including circulation and presentation).


Kitchen tbc A catering kitchen area is required (assume cool room, bar refrigeration, bar snacks and warming ovens only) to predominately serve the events halls and any events that may occur in the lobby.

Amenities tbc Male/Female/Unisex amenities to serve the building and all of this multiple venues.

Cinema Theatre 350

(650m²)

A 350 seat cinema auditorium with the following key design requirements; Total unobstructed, A stepped (stadium) seating arrangement, High quality seating, Access – a high standard of disability access is mandatory, Large screen – wall-to-wall screen, Black box interior, Air conditioning – high quality heating and cooling system, Projection – in-focus and flicker free projection complemented

by multi-channel sound based around a digital process such as Dolby Digital or DTS.

Area assumption basis 1.85m² per person for the cinema auditoria including (entry vestibule/sound lock) but excluding external circulation corridors.

Small Drama Theatre

150

(210m²)

A small drama theatre seating approximately 150 people with the stage within the same architectural space as the audience. This space will also be utilised for both Lectures and Talks delivered by ANU Events, Students and Teachers.

(assumes a modern design using 1.10–1.20 metres from seat back to seat back and 550 – 600mm seat widths, 100 seats: 135m²).

Small Performance Bar

190

(255m²)

A smaller more dynamic “club” space that can accommodate live music but also feel vibrant without organised events i.e. The Basement Sydney, Good God Small Club Sydney, Yoshis San Francisco, Ruby’s Melbourne.

A small little Jazz hangout/club where musicians can go and do regular jams in front of a small crowd, people could have a drink or bite to eat – could be a really cool hangout and great for School of music students to get experience.

Technology Components

Beyond the Cinemas Auditoria, the technology focus of this building is centred around wayfinding and “What’s On” as well as the lighting and sound requirements of the Events Halls.


Appendix B: MCC beonics analysis

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016 NYSF

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016 NYSF

9/01/2

016 NYSF

9/01/2

016 NYSF

9/01/2

016 NYSF

1/03/2

016 SCAPA Eve

nt

21/03/2

016 Meet T

he Author

22/03/2

016 Meet T

he Author

21/04/2

016 ANU Clim

ate Change

27/04/2

016 ANU In

ternational Relations S

ociety

25/05/2

016 CASS SASS

1/06/2

016 Meet T

he Author

29/06/2

016 ANU G

reens On Campus

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Manning Clark Centre T1

Attended Seats


15/02/2

016 LSS

16/02/2

016 ANCLAS

17/02/2

016 SCUNA

24/02/2

016 SCUNA

02/03/2

016 SCUNA

4/03/2

016 Debating

9/03/2

016 SCUNA

10/03/2

016 Clare De Castella

11/03/2

016Debating

15/03/2

016 Griffi

n Hall

16/03/2

016 SCUNA

18/03/2

016 Debating

23/03/2

016 SCUNA

30/03/2

016 SCUNA

1/04/2

016 Debating

20/04/2

016 SCUNA

27/04/2

016 SCUNA

2/05/2

016 ANUSA Disa

bilities D

epartmnet

4/05/2

016 SCUNA

5/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

13/05/2

016 Meet t

he Author

16/05/2

016 Soldier O

n

1/06/2

016 SCUNA

3/06/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

8/06/2

016 SCUNA

21/06/2

016 ANCLA

S

22/06/2

016 SCUNA

13/07/2

016 SCUNA

20/07/2

016 SCUNA

22/07/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

26/07/2

016 ANU G

erman Club

27/07/2

016 SCUNA

28/07/2

016 FCM Committ

ee

1/08/2

016 FOCUS

2/08/2

016 FOCUS

3/08/2

016 SCUNA

10/08/2

016 SCUNA

15/08/2

016 Vgen ANU

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450


Attended Seats


24/02/2

016 ANU W

omens Departm

ent

8/03/2

016 ANU G

lobal Programs

22/03/2

016 R3 Socie

ty

5/04/2

016 ANUEXT_Orie

ntation

19/04/2

016 CECS

2/05/2

016 AIM

E

9/05/2

016 ANU G

lobal Programs

11/05/2

016 ANU G

lobal Programs

21/06/2

016 Electi

on Panel Serie

s

15/07/2

016 ANU Anim

e and Gaming

27/07/2

016 SCUNA

10/08/2

016 SCUNA

12/08/2

016 ANU M

akers

Club0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450


Attended Seats


11/02/2

016 Austr

alian La

bour Party

Spe...

16/02/2

016 ANU G

erman Club

23/02/2

016 ANU G

lobal Program

24/02/2

016 Eve

nt (Unkn

own)

7/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

8/03/2

016 ANU Consu

lting Society

9/03/2

016 Hope on Campus

15/03/2

016 ANU G

erman Club

18/03/2

016 MSO

21/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

22/03/2

016 SJP Public

Lectu

re

12/04/2

016 ANCLA

S

18/04/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

19/04/2

016 ANU G

erman Club

27/04/2

016 Hope on Campus

2/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

3/05/2

016 CASS

4/05/2

016 Vgen

4/05/2

016 Hope on Campus

11/05/2

016 Hope on Campus

16/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

17/05/2

016 ANU G

erman Club

23/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

19/06/2

016 ANU U

ltimate Club

21/07/2

016 Language Dive

rsity

Committee

2/08/2

016 ILS

3/08/2

016 SCUNA

0

20

40

60

80

100


Attended Seats


19/02/2

016 ANU Chinese

Debating Club

(Info Sessi

on, Drop In

)

24/02/2

016 ANU CSSA

2/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

9/03/2

016 ANU R3 Society

18/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

23/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

30/03/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

15/04/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

22/04/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

27/04/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

4/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

10/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

17/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

25/05/2

016 ANU R3 Socie

ty

7/06/2

016 Public

Event

0

20

40

60

80

100


Attended Seats


17/02/2

016 ANU Centre

of Arch

aeology

24/02/2

016 Careers

1/03/2

016 CASS

8/03/2

016 French

Collecti

ve

9/03/2

016 SASS

10/03/2

016 ANUSA Q

ueer

10/03/2

016 Circ

le for G

ender Equality

15/03/2

016 ANU Centre

of Arch

aeology

17/03/2

016 ANU Hong Kong Socie

ty

21/03/2

016 ANU Red Cross

22/03/2

016 Griffi

n Hall

24/03/2

016 Centre

for C

lassica

l Studies

13/04/2

016 Hope on Campus

18/04/2

016 Maranatha

19/04/2

016 Maranatha

20/04/2

016 ANU Centre

of Arch

aeology

27/04/2

016 SCUNA

29/04/2

016 ANU M

akers

Club

5/05/2

016 Maranatha

10/05/2

016 ANU Circ

le for G

ender Equality

11/05/2

016 ABACUS

12/05/2

016 ANU Debating

23/05/2

016 ANUSA Q

ueer Group

2/06/2

016 Maranatha

3/06/2

016 Maranatha

22/06/2

016 ANU Centre

of Arch

aeology

29/06/2

016 ANU Debating

19/07/2

016 Maranatha

22/07/2

016 Maranatha

2/08/2

016 Maranatha

0

20

40

60

80


Attended Seats


Appendix C: Interim Lecture/Event Spaces (forecast capacity)


Appendix D: Retractable seating example


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