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SHOPS MOTION PICTURES
N THIS visualization of one of his several postwar theatre projects, Mr. DeAngelis obviously has not allowed his creative imagination to take meteoric flight into the futuristic realms of impracticability. No fanciful design curlycues, nor structurally impossible or uneconomic provisions are indicated in this very practical rendering of a multi-purpose community center building development in which the motion picture theatre is the predominant attraction factor.
Unification of the theatre portion with kindred entertainment facilities, participation sports and recreations, food marts, smart shopping places and plenty of parking space, into a completely integrated unit for public service is the feature of this plan. Each segment of the group is highly functional in design pnd strategically situated for convenience of access to vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic.
The entire structural formula is founded quite obviously on a thorough study of what the general public wants in the way of environment for entertainment, recreation, healthful exercise and social communion during its allotted time for pleasure. None of the purposeful facilities provided is new and untried. All are known to be profitable enter
prises. Their practical alliance makes an interesting study for theatre men.
At first glance, the architectural rendering reproduced above will strike the fancy of the experienced motion picture exhibitor for its simplicity of design. In fact, the drawing might well be mistaken for a photographic reproduction of the finished project.
Description
THE THEATRE portion, dominant attraction medium of the group, has two main entrances; one through the grand foyer and lobby and the other alongside the theatre leading directly into the promenade area at the rear of the auditorium. The auditorium will seat 1,600 persons.
The theatre's front will be of the extremely functional type, embodying the use of those modern materials and design motives for magnetic outdoor advertising display best suited to the
locale of the project. The design of the boxoffice, which serves both entrances, is unique. In construction, it will have a top similar to the turret of an aeroplane, made entirely of unbreakable glass.
The ladies' lounge, toilets and powder room are reached directly from the grand foyer. Stairs also lead from the foyer to the second floor where a nursery room for children is provided.
The men's lounge, projection room, offices and equipment room on the second floor at the rear of the auditorium are reached by a stairway leading from the promenade. The glassed-in foyer and lobby permit patrons to view a beautifully landscaped environment including a flower garden and shrubbery upon entrance to and exit from the theatre.
THE SKATING RINK has a theatretype lobby entrance with soda fountain, kitchen, manager's office, men's