RFI - Attachment 3 - Proposal Plans Performing Arts Centre (2) · MCU23/0096

ISSUE _ GROSS FLOOR AREA
Please be advised, the GFAs noted on the revised architectural plans have been updated to suit the definition
in The Noosa Plan 2020.


As noted in previous sections, this building has been specifically designed for the specialised use and brief
required to deliver a state-of-the-art performing arts facility for the college. The provision of teaching space
does not just require floor area, it must be designed to inspire and provide the best possible environment to
be creative. That requires attention to area, volume, space, light, colour, acoustics, communication, and co-
existence as well as the intangibles that spark creativity. The specialised nature of the building and
relatedness of the learning areas that will use it necessitate its floor area. It is considered Performing Arts
buildings of this size, nature, and intent are not uncommon in colleges and are often considerably larger.


Typically, Performing Arts buildings within a college environment facilitate the following spaces;
-   Public Areas
         o    Functional Spaces
         o    Student Circulation / Hang-out and Gathering Space
         o    Audience Foyer
-   Performance / Teaching Spaces
         o    Main Auditorium with seating, mezzanine, stage, loft, backstage and storage
-   Technical Areas
         o    Control / Black Box
-   Performer Areas
         o    Backstage Dressing Rooms
         o    Performer Areas
-   Academic Areas
         o    Drama / Music / Dance Studios and Teaching Spaces
         o    Band Room
         o    Choral / Strings Room
         o    Recording Studios
         o    Breakout Spaces
         o    Changing Rooms and Amenities
-   Administration Areas
         o    Reception / Entry
         o    Offices / Common Space / Kitchenette
         o    Amenities


We refer you to the supplementary document (Appendix A) which provides Australian Education
Benchmarking Precedents and Floor Area Testing for Performing Arts buildings within college environments.
This precedent study highlights the practical, common, and fundamental practice of grouping associated
teaching, learning, performing and administration spaces within a singular large scale (greater than 1,000m2)
performing arts facility. We further note, Burling Brown have designed multiple performing arts facilities in
recent years which are all greater than 1,000m2 and incorporate associated teaching and learning spaces
within a single built form.


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