No.
Main space Sub space Function Area Ambience
people
Main entry point. Should be welcoming, spacious
Lobby Welcome Visitors 30-40 60sqm enough for queues, and well ventilated for comfort
in the tropical in the tropical climate
Ticket Booth Sell tickets 2-4 Secure point for transactions.
Entrance
Information counter Provide information 2-4 20sqm For general inquiries, program detail.
Selling commercial Opportunity to sell local crafts, souvenirs, perhaps
Commercial outlets 6-10 20sqm
Items gems from Ratnapura
Manager office Admin works Space for executive, programming, marketing, and
6-8 staff 60sqm
Other staff members Manage booking finance staff. Needs good IT infrastructure
Administration Staff
Staff operations 5-6 30sqm Break area for staff, security-monitoring point.
room/Security
Washrooms Male & Female 3-5 40sqm Staff specific restrooms
Based on 1sqm per person, this implies a capacity of
Seating (1sqm per around 300 people. This needs to be a fully climate
300 300sqm
person) controlled space with excellent acoustics for various
performance types.
Needs adequate depth, width and height (fly lot) for
Stage, back stage 10- 15 60sqm performer movement. Also needs wing space on
Performances sides.
Acoustically treated spaces for music, dance, or
Rehearsal rooms 10 40sqm drama rehearsals.
For performers directly adjacent to the stage
Changing room 4 20sqm
.separate from the green room.
Main Dedicated foyer for the main auditorium, for pre-
Auditorium show gathering and intermission .should flow well
Foyer area For entry and exit 120sqm
from the main lobby.
Control/technical Located with clear sightlines to the stage. Needs
Lighting and audio controlling 2-4 15sqm
room robust climate control for sensitive equipment.
Waiting/ Organizing area for A comfortable lounge area for performers to relax
Green Room
performers before/during/after shows.
Equipment and accessories for Secure storage for props, smaller set pieces, and
Storage room 1-2 15sqm
performances technical equipment
Restrooms specifically servicing the main auditorium
Wash room 3-4 15sqm
audience.
Outdoor Should be practical for outdoor performances while
Stage, seating Outdoor performances
amphitheater being comfortable.
Public
Male female toilets Public use 10-15 50sqm Easily accessible from main public areas
washroom
Dining area 75 150sqm
Seating area for patrons and other visitors
Dining 20sqm For food preparation and storage. Needs proper
Cafeteria Kitchen, Pantry 4-6
ventilation and hygiene
1-2
Store 15sqm Storage for cafeteria supplies.
Flexible/ multipurpose space for visual arts, local
40 75sqm history or educational displays. Good lighting and
Display area Art Exhibitions
Exhibition area climate control for exhibits.
Rental space Renting for events 40 75sqm
Storage Store exhibit materials 1-2 Store exhibit items
Studio 10-15 50sqm
For music training sessions Multipurpose space for workshops.
Classroom + stage Dedicated space for arts education, potentially with a
Workshop Dance, Drama, Training
(Dance, drama ) 25-30 150sqm small performance stage for student productions or
sessions,
showcases.
Changing rooms For performers 4 20sqm
Essential for backup power supply. Needs acoustic
Generator room isolation.
Electrical panel room Houses main electrical distribution.
Janitors room Storage for cleaning supplies and equipment
Services 50sqm
Essential water supply and pressure throughout the
Water pump room
facility.
Garbage Designated area for waste collection and temporary
management area storage, with good ventilation and pest control.
Parking Audience and staff vehicle
Drop off/ pick up parking
Parking facilities zone
Service entrance/ For deliveries, waste
Separate access for deliveries, waste maintenance
roads maintenance