Ground Floor Plan for Mixed-Use Cultural Complex with Auditorium & MEP Systems

Overview

This comprehensive ground floor plan depicts a multi-purpose cultural facility with integrated MEP systems. The building features a central auditorium (233.18m²) with stage area (23.73m²) and control room, surrounded by support spaces including a restaurant (152.94m²), café (193.64m²), and education suite (66.5m²).

Key Areas & Specifications

The Street: A central circulation spine of 327.8m² (293.7m² usable) connects major program elements and features steel grilles and varying ceiling heights (up to 13.4m at highest point).

Auditorium: Designed with sloped floors, the auditorium includes a 23.73m² stage area, front stage space (20.94m²), and technical infrastructure for multiple projection systems. Ceiling height varies with the slope of the floor.

Service Areas: The complex includes restaurant kitchen (G.30), cold storage (G.26), freezer (G.26B), and plant room (G.28) to support operations.

Technical Systems

The plan integrates comprehensive MEP systems including:
– Recessed lighting (downlighters, directional spotlights, and pinhole fixtures)
– Ceiling cove and vertical strip lighting
– HVAC systems with FCUs, supply/extract fans, and diffusers
– AV equipment including ceiling and wall-mounted speakers
– Extensive electrical systems with various socket types (13A, 5A)
– Security systems with motion sensors and electronic door controls

Structural Features

The building employs a steel frame structure with exposed elements. Ceiling heights range from standard 2.7m in the education suite to dramatic 13.4m clearances beneath steel beams in public areas. The design includes mezzanine levels and a feature stair connecting to upper floors.