Services

As technology rapidly advances, architects have come to rely on the expertise of consulting specialists. Design by a team of collaborating professionals has replaced the architect/generalist approach. The importance of the theatre consultant as a resource to architects, owners and users continues to grow.

Auerbach Pollock Friedlander's theatre consulting services reflect a personalized approach to the design of buildings for the performing arts and multi-use facilities for conventions, exhibitions, events, popular attractions and sports. Our services also include the design of audio-video and television facilities, as well as worship centers, whose objectives and requirements are closely related to those of theatres.



Theatre Consulting - Typical Scope of Services


Go To: Sound, Video and Communications Systems - Typical Scope of Servicess
Programming and Feasibility Studies
Needs Assessments
Preliminary Space Programming
Adjacency Planning
Facility Operating Models


Master Planning of Phased or Critically Staged Construction Projects


Budget Preparation


Schematic Design
Design Conceptualizations
Performance Systems Narratives
Structural, Electrical Requirements
HVAC Requirements
Stage Configurations
Seating Layouts and Sightline Studies
Audience and Backstage Circulation
Backstage Support Facilities
Control Booth Planning
Budget Preparation


Design Development
Coordination of Theatrical Systems
Theatrical Rigging Systems
Heavy Stage Machinery
Stage and Orchestra Lift Systems
Theatrical Draperies
Theatrical Lighting Control Systems
House Lighting Dimming &Control
Orchestra Enclosures
Movable Acoustical Elements
Theatre Sound Systems
Audio-Video Systems and Equipment
Closed Circuit Television
Broadcast Systems Interface
On Stage Life-Safety Systems
Budgeting and Value Engineering
Review of Project Documents


Contract Documents
Coordination of Theatrical Systems
Theatrical Systems Bid Documents
Theatrical Systems Specifications
Riser Diagrams
Budgeting and Value Engineering
Review of Project Documents


Bidding and Negotiation
Addenda
Bid Review
Contract Negotiation


Construction Administration
Field Inquiries and Clarification
Submittal/Shop Drawing Review
Site Inspections
Final Checkout and Acceptance Testing



Audio-Video Systems - Typical Scope of Services


Programming and Feasibility Studies


Schematic Design
Functional Descriptions
Structural, Electrical and Mechanical Requirements
Budget Preparation


Design Development
Design Conceptualizations
Integration of Sound and Audio-Video Systems
Rigging Requirements
Preliminary Functional Diagrams
Specifications and Riser Diagrams,
including:
Sound Systems
Video and Motion Picture Projection
Theatrical Audio-Video Equipment
Closed Circuit and Broadcast Systems
Television Systems
Budget Preparation
Value Engineering
Review of Project Documents


Contract Documents
Systems Working Drawings
Systems Specifications
Integration of Audio-Video Systems
Wiring Schedules
Riser Diagrams
Budget Preparation
Value Engineering
Review of Project Documents


Bidding and Negotiation
Addenda
Bid Review
Contract Negotiation


Construction Administration
Bulletins/Change Orders
Requests For Information
Field Inquiries and Clarification
Submittal/Shop Drawing Review
Site Inspections
Final Checkout and Acceptance Testing