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Performance. Andrew Pender PMDL Architecture + Design. Opportunity. Providing Opportunity to Participate Breadth of programmes Nurturing Special Talents Quality of teaching & quality of facilities Finding Architectural Opportunity
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Performance • Andrew Pender • PMDL Architecture + Design
Opportunity • Providing Opportunity to Participate • Breadth of programmes • Nurturing Special Talents • Quality of teaching & quality of facilities • Finding Architectural Opportunity • What part of the building does not provide an opportunity for performance?
Opportunity Amphitheatre, Hale
Opportunity Music School, Pymble
Opportunity Music School, Pymble
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space • Opportunities for highly specific space are limited by: • Size of School • Space limitations • Cost constraints
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space • Multi-purpose space challenges: • “Jack of all trades” syndrome • Agreeing on compromise • Managing expectations • Almost all spaces have multiple uses
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space Hale Theatre
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space Woodcrest
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space • A wide range of uses & users to be considered: • Curricular/Co-curricular • Music - solo to large ensemble • Drama - Beckett to Bernstein • Dance • Assembly • …
Specific vs Multi-Purpose Space • A rigorous Brief is essential
“Ownership” & Management • Ensuring equitable access • Across departments/faculties • Across age groups • External users? • Providing appropriate operational resources • Technical and administrative management • Additional labour • Building services • Potentially unique services on the site • Higher energy costs • Expertise to manage complex buildings
A Suite of Facilities • A range of spaces contribute: • Rehearsal & practice spaces • Technology & support spaces • Storage • The main performance space(s)
Performance • Andrew Pender • PMDL Architecture + Design