Copr Bay

The detail required a high level of precision to achieve the right complexity and impact. The team therefore undertook a point cloud survey to create a 3D representation of the space, allowing the ability to tailor design options to the architectural shell.

We enabled both client and contractor to view the ceiling and further interior fitout via augmented reality, the outcome of which can be viewed on this page. This approach allowed the team to model design options in 3D, achieving a level of design communication and articulation to expediate the decision-making process and the programme.

Creating a space with the minimum number of sightline restrictions not only improves the visitor experience, but operator revenue. It was important to get this right.

Our challenge was to optimise the seating so that the minimum of seats had restricted views - a given target of 750 out of a possible 788 all-seated capacity. Using our in-house automated scripts, we immediately identified that a small adjustment to the row levels made a vast improvement to the quality of sightlines. A proposal for a recessed gangway and specification of a glass balustrade removed a significant obstruction for those with seating towards the back of the auditorium.

Together, these adjustments removed sightline restrictions for 90 seats, reaching a total non-restricted view count of 768. This not only exceeded the target but also improved the overall quality of view.