Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers ( Volume: 32, Issue: 2, February 1939)
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Coördinating Acoustics and Architecture in the Design of the Motion Picture Theater
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- Publisher
- SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
- Doc Type
- Journal Article
- Content Type
- Original Research
- Abbreviated Title
- J SMPE
- Volume
- 32, No. 2, pp. 156–168
- Abstract
- In past practice, acoustics has been overlooked as a function of the architectural planning of motion picture theater structures. The need for and the extensive use of sound-absorbing devices in existing buildings have led to reliance upon corrective methods in the planning of new designs. The constructive approach to the solution of acoustical problems in new design is achieved only through proper determination of the basic proportions, cubic-foot volume per seat, and detailed form of the auditorium structure. The purpose of this paper is to show that acoustics can be coördinated construclively with the other primary functions of theater planning to develop a more efficient and more economical design and one that truly expresses modern and creative architecture.
- Publication Date
- 1939-02-01
- DOI
10.5594/J14640- ISSN
- Print:
0097-5834 - Link
- https://doi.org/10.5594/J14640
- Author(s)
- C. C. PotwinElectrical Research Products, Inc., New York, N. Y.B. SchlangerTheater Architect, New York, N. Y.
- Copyright
- © 1939 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.
Bibliographic Reference(s)
- 1 Report of the Projection Practice Committee, J. Soc. Mot Pict. Eng. , XXX (June, 1938 ), p. 636 . EXTERNAL
- 2 Potwin C. C. : “Theater Acoustics,” Architectural Record (Building Types Section) (July, 1938 ), p. 119 . EXTERNAL
- 3 Potwin C. C. : “Theater Acoustics Today,” Better Theaters (Aug., 1937 ), p. 36 . EXTERNAL
- 4 Schlangerd B. : “Motion Picture Theater Shape and Effective Visual Reception,” J. soc. Mot. Pict. Eng. , XXVI (Feb., 1936 ), p. 128 . EXTERNAL
- 5 Schlanger : “Cinemas,” Architectural Record (Building Types Section), (July, 1938 ), p. 113 . EXTERNAL
- 6 “Acoustical Forms as Decoration,” Architectural Rev. (London) , LXXXIII (April, 1938 ), p. 207 . EXTERNAL
- 7 Bagenal H. Wood A. : “Planning for Good Acoustics,” E. P. Dutton & Co. ( New York, N. Y. ). ( Vide Chapt. 3, Sec. 15, p. 82 ). EXTERNAL
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