أسس تصميم كلية فنون تطبيقية
Faculty of applied arts "Design standards"
Design standards for faculties and study spaces + workshops & spaces for arts faculties
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Contents page
1. Introduction 3
1.1) Brief introduction 3
2.1) Faculty department
2. Planning standards 4
2.1) Site analysis 4
2.2) Building Entrances 4
2.3) Stairs and Ramps 6
3. Design standards 7
3.1) Morphological classification 7
3.2) Super main bubble 8
3.3) Area percentage
4. College partitions. 9
4.1) Public and cultural. 9
4.2) Educational part. 12
4.3) College department. 25
4.4) Management department. 35
4.5) Services. 37
5. Circulation: 38
5.1) Vertical circulation 38
5.2) Horizontal circulation 41
6. Landscape 42
6.1) park 42
6.2) Walkways 43
6.3) sitting 43
7. Example 45
8. Space program 50
9. References 51
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Faculties are educational buildings so that we should care about function in the
first place. One of the biggest challenges We should care of is that, everyday
there is a progress in studying ways so our building should be flexible enough
to cope with that progress.
1.1. Brief introduction:
:
1.2. Faculty departments:
:
Graphic design
Media
Fabric design
Interior design
Production
Handcraft
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Location: Tanta university campus, Sabarbay,
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt
Area: nearly 5,730 m2
Natural conditions:
2.1. Site Analysis:
:
Figure 1: the site
Figure 2: wind rose Figure 3: raining ratio
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Figure 4: site with location and distances
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• Main Entrance:
• Services Entrances:
Large doors serve the workshops and supplied with ramp
2.2. Building Entrances:
:
Entrances
Other
Entrance
Service
Entrance
Main
Entrance
Figure 5: revolving door with extra emergency exits Figure 6: main entrance example
Figure 7: service door dimensions Figure 8: service door example
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Note a ramp with ratio of 1:12 to 1:20 with 110cm
width are
suitable for handicaps with landing each 6 meters
vertical length.
Figure 1 Ramp with handrail
Note stairs with 14/28 is suitable and if the stairs
width is more than 3 meters then it is required to add
a handrail in center.
Figure 7 stairs with handrails
Figure 8 ramp landings and details
2.3. Stairs and ramp for entrance
:
Figure 8: ramp with handrail Figure 9: stairs with handrail
Figure 10: ramp landings and details
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Some of applied of arts colleges form (connected forms):
a) Linear:
b) Single courtyard:
c) Strip:
d) Intersected
3.1. Morphological classifications:
:
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Management Educational Public Services construction
7-10% 40-50% 15-20% 8-15% 5-10%
Dean and vice Studios Theater Stores Structure
system
Affairs Workshops Gallery WCs. Walls
Secretaries Labs M.P.U. corridors
Etc. Lecture Halls Library lobbies
3.2. Super main bubble:
:
Reception
Managements
GalleryTheater
Workshops LabsStudios
Medium relation
Strong relation
3.3. Area percentage of college contents:
3:
Educational dep.
Management dep.
Public dep.
Figure 11: main bubble
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Public and cultural part is where all public
Spaces belong so visitors, student and
staff can visit.
Part.
Managment
Educational
Departments
Public
and
Caltural
services
4.1 Public and cultural part:
:
Public
and
cultural
Theater
Library
M.P.U.
Gallary
Cafateria
oratory
Figure 12: college partitions
Figure 13: public and cultural parts
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A. Reading area:
B. Dimensions:
Area Orientation Windows
Opening
Location Light Floor
1.3 m²
per
reader
North-East 1/5 from
surface area
The core
of library
Natural Noise
absorbed
martials
4.1.1 Library:
:
Reading area
Reception
Borrowing
and employee
office
Digital library
Stores
Service Entrance
Public Entrance
Figure 14: library bubbles
Figure 15: tables dimensions
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C. Passages and shelves dimensions:
D. Digital Library:
E. Management and borrowing area + Storage:
Area Ventilation Light
3.5 𝐦 𝟐
per
student
Air conditioning
is required
In the screen
level
Area Orientation Ventilation Contents
2.5 𝐦 𝟐
single
office
South-west Air conditioning
is required
-stores (15m2
)
-borrowing office
-admin
-receiving office
Figure 16: shelves dimensions
Figure 17: computer tables library
Figure 18: control desk
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F. Noise Control:
Figure 19: noise areas
Figure 20: Library example
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A. MPU design standards:
B. Seats Dimensions and aisle:
Area Orientation Ceiling
height
Emergency
Exits
Windows Floor Ventilation
0.6 - 1 m2
Per guest
North &
North east
3.5 m
minimum
Two Exits at
least are
required
Covered
with
blackout
curtains
Covered
with
noise
absorbed
material
Natural
ventilation
not
desirable.
4.1.2 M.P.U.:
:
Reception
MPU
Store
Management
Service Entrance
Figure 21: MPU bubble
Figure 22: MPU bubble
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C. Seat disruption example:
A. Gallery design standards:
Area Orientation Ceiling
height
Emergency
Exits
Windows Floor Ventilation
1.2 m2
Per visitor
+ 6 m2 per
sculpture
North – East 3.5 m
minimum
Two Exits at
least are
required
20%from
surface
area
Covered
with
noise
absorbed
material
Natural
ventilation
not
desirable.
Public Entrance
4.1.3 Gallery:
:
Gallery hallServices
Reception
Stores
Extension
Figure 23: distribution examples
Figure 24: distribution examples with dimensions
Figure 25: Gallery bubbles
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B. Circulation and Gallery Examples:
Circulation should visit all artworks and never intersect.
Figure 26: Gallery circulation examples
Figure 27: Gallery examples
Figure 28: full Gallery examples
Figure 29: extremal Gallery examples
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A. Auditorium design standards:
B. Ceiling shape Example:
- It should not be smooth or parallel to the floor to prevent sound echo
Area Orientation Ceiling
height
Emergency
Exits
Ceiling,
walls
and floor
Floor
slope
Structure
systems
0.6 m2 per
visitor
Not
important
3.5 – 5.5m Two Exits at
least are
required
Covered
with noise
absorbed
material
12% -frames
-truss
4.1.4 Theater:
: Public Entrance
Actors entrance Services entrance
Figure 30: theatre bubbles
Figure 31: ceiling examples
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C. Seats distribution, view and examples:
D. Back stage:
Area Ceiling
height
Entrances Contents
40% from
auditorium
space
3.5
minimum
Two
entrances
1- Control room (15m2)
2- Storage room ( 9-15m2)
3- Dressing room (4 m2 per person)
4- Performance room (6-7 m2 per person)
5- Services (WCs, Kitchenette)
Figure 32: seat dimensions and aisle
Figure 33: seat shapes Figure 34: view angle
Figure 35: dressing room Figure 36: store example
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Area Service
area
Orientation Entrance
1m2 per
prayer
(0.8x1.2)
1.2m2 per
prayer
To Qibla Opposite
of the
Qibla
4.1.5 Oratory:
:
Male Oratory
female
Oratory
services
Figure 37: theatre full example
Figure 38: oratory bubble
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A. Seats dimensions and examples:
B. Examples:
Area Orientation Ceiling
height
Entrances Services
0.9-1.2 m2 North 3.0
minimum
One for
visitors.
One for
employee.
WCs
Kitchenette
(to south)
4.1.6 Cafeteria:
:
Figure 39: tables dimensions
Figure 40: cafeteria examples
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Educational partition where studying
takes place. We can say these spaces
are common between all parts in this
college.
Orientation Tables Area per
Student
Windows Light Ventilation Furniture
distribution
To the north
within the
corner
between the
north-east and
north-west.
- Facing the
exterior walls
are lit sideways
from the above.
- Central ones
from the top.
3.5-4.5 m2,
depending on
size of
drawing
table.
- 25-35% floor area.
- Curtains possible
to pull from top to
bottom or the
opposite.
Natural
lighting
coming from
left to right
Using white
color painting
to reduce
shadows.
Air
Conditioning
and natural
ventilation are
required
- Central Distribution.
- Randomization.
- Distribution in rows.
4.2 Educational part:
:
Educational
part
Session
halls
Lecture
Halls
Drawing
Studios
Computer
labs
4.2.1 Drawing studios:
:
Figure 41: educational part
Figure 42: Tables dimensions
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Space/student Ceiling Walls and
floors
Entrances Levels Light Ventilation Structural
system
0.64: 0.84 m2
per student
-3.6 Minimum
- It should not
be smooth or
parallel to the
floor to
prevent sound
echo
sound
absorbent
material
like wood
shingles.
-One for
student at
last level
-One for
professor
at first
level
-Two
emergency
exits
12%
slope
Natural
daylight
Natural
ventilation
not
desirable.
Frames or
Hollow
blocks
4.2.2 Lecture halls:
:
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Figure 43: drawing studios example
Figure 44: Lecture hall section with dimensions
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Area Windows Orientation Light Ventilation
3.5 m2
per
student
-sill height
1.2m
North
North east
Provide
natural
lighting
and
blackout
curtains.
Air
conditioning
is required.
4.2.3 Computer Labs:
:
Figure 45: Lecture hall distribution examples
Figure 46: computer dimensions
Figure 47: computer lab example
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Orientation Area per
student
Flooring Walls Height Windows Ventilation Types of
Classroom
Layouts
North 1.2 m2 - Wood.
- Resilient hard-
surface.
- Baseboards.
Light
colors
3-3.7 m 0.9 m high
10% from
total area
Air
Conditioning
is required.
- Tablet Style.
- Tables and
Chairs in Rows
Style.
4.2.4 Session halls:
:
Figure 48: tables dimensions
Figure 50: tables distributionFigure 49: session hall example
Figure 51: sessions section hall
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A. Study process:
B. Graphic Department contains:
B.1. Printing workshops:
Area Windows Orientation Light Ventilation Structural
system
0.9x0.45m per
student
15-20%
surface area
North
East
Natural
daylight &
Additional
light from
the above.
Natural
ventilation
is desirable.
Flat slab
4.3 College departments:
:
4.3.1 Graphic Department:
:
Graphic Department Media Department Interior Department
Production DepartmentFabric Department Handcraft Department
Knowledge
• Lecture Hall
Techniques
• Computer lab
• Drawing hall
Practice
• Printing
workshop
Art work
• The final
product
Rotation to
another
department
• Media
• Production
• Art craft
Lecture halls
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Computer labs
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Drawing studios
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Printing workshop Management
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B.2. Management room:
1.Department head:
Administration
Head
Head assistant
Assistant
teachers
Assisting committee
Figure 52: printing unit dimensions Figure 53: printing workshop example
Figure 54: administration parts
Figure 55: office example
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2.Head assistant:
3.Assistant teachers & committee:
A. Study process:
B. Fabric design department contains:
4.3.2 Fabric design Department:
:
Preparing
•Lecture Hall
•Drawing halls
•Sessions halls
Handmade
Fabric
•workshops
Looms
Fabric
•workshop
Product
•gallery
•Stores
Lecture halls
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Sessions halls
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Drawing studios
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Fabric workshops Stores Management
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Figure 56: office example
Figure 58: office examplesFigure 57: office dimensions
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B.1. Fabric workshops:
Location Area Ventilation Lighting Entrances
In the ground floor
On the building outline
3.5 m2 per
student
Max 30 student
Natural
Ventilation
Strong lighting One for student
One for service
B.2. Stores:
Area for store hall Area for receiving room and
storekeeper
Ventilation Furniture
20-30 m2 15m2 Natural ventilation is not
required.
-Shelves max height 2.2m
-cupboards
Figure 59: fabric workshop Figure 60: fabric workshop dimensions
Figure 61: fabric spaces diagrams
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A. Study Process:
B. Handcraft department contains:
C. Workshops:
4.3.3 Handcraft Department:
:
Preparing
•Lecture Hall
•Drawing halls
•Sessions halls
Handcrafting
•workshops
Finishing
•workshop
Product
•gallery
•Stores
Lecture halls
Page 22
Sessions halls
Page 24
Drawing studios
Page 23
Workshops Management
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Stores
ART CRAFT
Clay Metal
Textiles
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Wood
Figure 62: workshop zoning
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C.1. Clay workshops:
Area Windows Floor Ventilation
3.5 m2
per student 1.5 m sill
height
Tough and cover by
vibration absorbed
material
Natural ventilation
Work area
Kiln area Output
Preparation
Figure 63: flow of clay through the studio Figure 64: clay studio dimensions
Figure 65: clay studio real example
Figure 66: full clay studio example
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C.2 Carpentry workshop:
Area Windows Floor Ventilation
5 m2
per student 1.5 m sill
height
Tough and cover by
vibration absorbed
material
Natural ventilation
Figure 67: carpentry zoning Figure 68: carpentry real example
Figure 69: carpentry example
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C.3. Metal workshop:
Area Windows Floor Ventilation
5 m2
per student 1.5 m sill
height
Tough and cover by
vibration absorbed
material
Natural ventilation
Figure 70: metal workshop zoning
Figure 71: metal workshop examples
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A. Study process:
B. Handcraft department contains:
C. Chemistry labs:
Area Location Furniture ventilation Exits Passage width
(minimum)
5.6 m2
per
student
Ground floor Metallic and
anti-erosion
Must have
artificial supply &
extraction
One for student
And emergency
exit
1.4 m
4.3.4 Production Department:
:
Preparing
•Lecture Hall
•Sessions halls
sketching
•Drawing halls
•Computer labs
Implementation
•workshops
Product
•gallery
•Stores
Lecture halls
Page 22
Sessions halls
Page 24
Drawing studios
Page 23
Chemistry labs Management
Page 26,27
Stores
Computer Labs
Page 23
Workshops
Page 30-32
Figure 72: lab distribution example
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A. Study process:
B. Interior Department contains:
4.3.5 Interior design Department:
:
Knowledge
• Lecture Hall
• Session Hall
• drawing
studios
Techniques
• Computer lab
Practice
• Drawing hall
• carpentery
workshop
product
• Gallery
• stores
Lecture halls
Page 22
Computer labs
Page 23
Drawing studios
Page 23
Sessions halls
Page 24
Management
Page 26
Carpentry workshop
Page 31
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Figure 73: chemistry lab example
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A. Study process:
B. Graphic Department contains:
Normal offices / Special offices
4.3.6 Media Department:
:
Knowledge
• Lecture Hall
• session halls
Practice
• Printing workshop
• computer labs
Product
• computer labs
Lecture halls
Page 22
Computer labs
Page 23
Sessions halls
Page 23
Printing workshops
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Management
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4.4 Management departments 7-10%:
:
Management
A. administration
staff
1.The
Dean
1.Dean
office
2.
Secretary
3.
Meetings
4. WC
2. Vice dean for
Student Affairs
1. Vice office
2. Student affairs
3. Youth Care
4. Medical
Affairs
5. Graduating
student affairs
3.Secretar
y
1.Secretary
office
2. Financial
affairs with
archive
3. Legal
Affairs
4. Employees
Affairs
4. Quality
Assurance
Unit
5. Exams and
Control Unit
6. Public
relation
7. Security 8.service
B. academic staff
6.service
1.
Secretary
office
2. Head of
Department
office
3.
Professor
offices
4. Assistant
professor
offices
5. Graduate Studies
and Scientific
Research
Figure 74: management graph
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Figure 75: management office Figure 76: secretary office
Figure 77: meeting tables dimensions
Figure 78: normal office
Figure 79: WC office
Figure 80: clinic
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WCs:
• 2 urinals, 1 toilet and 1 hand risen for every each 80-100 male
students.
• 3 toilets and 1 hand risen for each 80-100 female student
• 2 urinals, 1 toilet and 1 hand risen for each 15-20 male staff.
• 1 toilet and 1 hand risen for each 10-female staff.
• WCs should be in each floor
4.6 Services:
:
Figure 81: handicap WC Figure 82: Public WCs
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1. Lifts:
There are 2 types of lifts
a- public lifts (for students and staff):
• A lift for each 150 students.
• Must be visible from entrance at least using signboards
• lifts are grouped in facing rows of no more than four
with adequate.
• Lifts lobby width must not be less than 3 – 3.7 meters.
Figure 95 different type of lifts
5.1. Vertical circulation
:
Figure 83: Lifts dimensions
Figure 84: Lifts dimensions
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B. service lifts (for people and things):
• Maximum 2 lifts are required in this project .
• Used by worker for transfer furniture.
• An example for a 1600kg lift
Note: service lift can be used as a public lift also, but some circulation can be
intersected together.
2. stairs:
A- Main stairs (for public, goods, escape):
• A stair for 150 students.
• Stairs should be near to lifts.
• maximum 16 steps between landings and minimum 3.
• Maximum distance of any location to stairs is 35m.
• landings are required in legally essential stairways with a storey
height of ≥ 2750 mm.
• Landing width ≥ stair width.
• It is preferred in colleges to make stairs width 1850mm for 3
people or 1250mm for 2 people (not preferred).
Figure 102Figure 101 Figure 101
stairs width
Figure 85: sections in lift shaft
Figure 86:
sections in
Figure 87:
sections in
Figure 88:
sections in
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B-escape stairs (for emergency):
• maximum travel distance is 30m.
• adding self-closing door each 30 m (to stop leaking smoke).
• Exit width doors should be ≤ stair width.
Figure 103 escape
exit door
Figure 104 travel distance with self-
closing door
Figure 89: excape
exit doors
Figure 90: travel distance with self-closing door
Figure 91: maximum num of persons served by a stair of width
Figure 92: external exit stairs
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1- Corridors:
• Corridor width should be 1.8 m for single corridor.
• Corridor width should be 2.4 m (minimum) for double corridor.
• 1.5 – 3.6 for service area (maximum width near stores).
2- Lobbies:
• total lobby area is 0.6 m2 per student.
• Max travel distance to find lobby is between 25-30m.
5.2. horizontal circulation
:
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Landscape
park walkways seatings
6.1 Park:
:
Figure 93: parking dimensions
Figure 94: parking examples
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- The edge of footpath and its materials
play an important part in both its
appearance and function
- Street furniture such as tree, direction
signs, litter bin and sculptures should be
situated in avoidance zones
Climatic Factors:
- In hot climates, furniture elements
should be nonmetallic or light in color,
and placed away from surfaces
6.2. Walkways:
:
6.3. sittings:
:
Figure 95: walkways dimensions
Figure 96: walking distances range
Figure 97: Environmental factors
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Figure 98: seating
Figure 99: shading
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- The metric handbook.
- The Neufert.
- Time saver.
- Fire Safety.
- El-khalosy in hotels.
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By:
1- Omar Hamdy Ibrahim Eid
2- Mohamed Samir El-Sodany
3- Mahmoud El-Sayed Fayed
4- Yara Abdelmoneam Khalifa
5- Yasmine Mohamed Ibrahim
6- Yara Khaled el-Ahwal