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Published: 2 September 2014

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Dirksen Junior High in Joilet, IL had a 220 seat auditorium that was in need of updating. They contacted the design team at Carroll Seating to work with them over the summer to update their auditorium with new maintenance free seating and increase seating if room allowed. Carroll Seating was excited to take on this project. Here is the auditorium before:

When all options were discussed, the design team chose Camatic’s Quantum Seats. These seats were designed in consultation with leading ergonomists and are arguably the most comfortable seat of its kind in existence. This popular chair is also extremely durable and easy to maintain. Dirksen staff chose it in pearl grey without the upholstery option for easy cleaning. The gravity tilt seats increase comfort using an innovative, fully enclosed counterweight. They tilt silently and reliably.

The seats have a patented beam mount system that allows seats to be evenly spaced in every row. Seats can be easily added, removed or re-spaced, as events require. There are 4 ADA accessible arms and 10 ADA removable sleds to ensure compliance and comfort of those with accessibility needs. Because Carroll Seating chose these seats with their unique mounting system, they were able to install an additional 37 seats into the existing auditorium. The room now seats 257 people.

Here is a photo after the Carroll Seating installation:

The team at Carroll Seating was pleased with the finished outcome of this auditorium at Dirksen Junior High School and hope they enjoy it for many school years to come. For more information about this auditorium project, please visit the Carroll Seating website or call us in Elk Grove, IL at 847-434-0909.

Published: 26 August 2014

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Auditoriums make amazing spaces for a variety of different events. From plays and concerts to graduations, special lectures, and even religious services, the right auditorium can mean so much to a facility or a community. As it ages, though, it not only becomes an outdated space, but it may also become more difficult to use. The last thing you want is for it to fall into disrepair. Auditorium remodel is your next logical step, but if you think this can only be a simple facelift, it’s time to reimagine the possibilities.

Preserving the History

Many resist auditorium remodels, citing the history of the area itself and the idea that all of that will be lost once the remodel takes place. That, though, couldn’t be further from the truth. Even in very historic theaters, a remodel is possible, carefully preserving those special elements community members or patrons may not want to see lost in the change. The key here is proper planning. At Carroll Seating Company, our team can help from start to finish. Once you give us a call, you’ll be paired with a project manager who will ensure you get the best possible service, starting with that initial plan.

Potential

One of the best aspects of an auditorium remodel is the fact that you can add so much to your space. From customized, comfortable seating for everyone in the audience to new acoustics and lighting systems, there’s so much that can be done to make the much-needed shift in your space. Carroll Seating company can help. For more than half a century, we’ve been working with spaces just like yours, creating the ideal environment, no matter what that stage is used for again and again. The trusted name in auditorium seating and remodels, we’re the only place to turn as soon as you’re ready. Give us a call today.

Published: 10 June 2014

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What’s the single most important part of every event you hold in your school theatre? The seating, of course! No matter what the event or performance you’ll be holding, those seats will be well-used, so making the right choice is an absolute must. These days, though, everything is completely customizable, and understanding exactly what your options might be is an absolute must.

Cushioning: It may seem like a simple choice, but there are lots of options in this category. Not only can you choose different types of padding, but you can also select from a variety of thicknesses to help offer those in your seats added comfort. Additionally, the covering on your cushioning can come in a variety of colors and materials. You could even opt to have seats embroidered with your school mascot, initials, or another logo.
Mechanisms: This category hits on both the decision of whether to go with rising seat cushions as well as the choice in arm rests. If you select rising seat cushions, going with a gravity-lift mechanism can mean a quieter experience. There are, though, a number of other options. Arm rest choices can not only include the type of materials you wish to use, but also whether you want a flip up arm rest to allow for more seat space.
Aisle End Covers: As you search for a way to make your school theatre really stand out, this is the perfect way to customize your seating choices. From laminate to solid wood designs that have been engraved to meet your needs, the options here are almost endless.

Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into your auditorium, you need to do some renovations, or you want something a bit more versatile, we can help. With the experience, knowledge, and product choices your school needs, Carroll Seating Company is the only place to turn.

Published: 8 April 2014

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Lecture hall seating may not seem like the world’s most exciting topic, but the reality is that it is undergoing innovation just like every other sector in the market today. While there were once few choices in the world of lecture hall seating, now even a subsector like fixed lecture hall seating means choices abound. Here are just a few you may want to consider as you design the next lecture hall on your campus.

Swing Away Seating: You want the advantages of fixed seating, but you want a modern look and a level of comfort for students or staff members. Swing away seating offers the perfect merger of the two. You get uniformity and space saving options while still getting a sleek look that everyone will enjoy.
Beam Seating: If you need durability as well as the maximum possible seating options in any one given space, beam seating is certainly the way to go. It can be just as stylish and functional as any other choice on the market, but you’re going to be able to fit more students into one area than you would be able to with any other choice on the market. You can even choose your beam color as well as the number of seats per beam you’d prefer.
Swivel Seating: As you work to provide the right seating options for students, you may want to offer a flexible choice many other lecture halls don’t. Swivel seating is that choice. Comfortable, adaptable, and less like traditional choices than anything else, this is the perfect upgrade for your lecture hall.

Designing the ideal lecture hall involves lots of choices. Let us help. With turnkey services that can not only help you select the ideal fixed lecture hall seating choices, but also help you put the perfect design in motion, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 19 December 2013

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Trying to design the perfect lecture room to meet your needs? The standard design may not work any longer. Today’s students and professionals alike are all a savvier brand, and they don’t like what’s come before them. Engaging them, then, is going to mean much more than yesterday’s lecture room. These tips can help you design the ideal room to meet your needs.

Collaboration, Anyone? A lecture room may be for lectures, but collaboration is a must in many different settings these days, and that’s as true in a lecture room as it is anywhere else. Making that possible through the right seating choices is certainly possible, but you may have to do a little searching to find the perfect table and chairs to meet your needs.
Lots of Seating! Lecture rooms aren’t always going to be in use by the same group of people. In some cases, you may need to house much more than your standard capacity, and if that’s a possibility, you want to go with comfortable seating for anyone who might appear in your lecture room for a given occasion. You’ll need flexible seating choices that give all participants a great view.
Comfort Is a Must! You can’t simply stick with the traditional uncomfortable lecture seats in every setting. Instead, you may want unique, form fitting choices, like many of the best office chairs on the market today. How might that be possible in a lecture room? Just go with the fixed table choice instead of the attached chairs. It means ADA compliance and every participant gets the most comfortable seat in the house.

As you search for the right non-traditional solutions for your lecture room, let us help. With decades of experience in designing the perfect seating solutions to meet your needs, Carroll Seating is the only place to turn for all of your lecture hall needs. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 24 September 2013

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Lecture halls across campus are a reflection of the college or university’s image, so they have to look great. The last thing you want is a group of potential freshmen to peek inside a lecture hall with a poor seating structure and frustratingly outdated learning environment. The key to a good lecture hall is careful planning.

Theatre Style Concerns

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If your lecture halls have the classic theatre style, you want performance space for your professors or lecturers along with comfortable audience seating. Along with that, you probably want a sophisticated look and good acoustical performance. Your best bet in those situations is to go with comfortable seating, probably plush or cushioned, along with acoustical seat pans. You may also want to add aisle lights for safety.

If, instead, you have a combined use space on your hands, you want both performances and instructional lectures to work in the area. Naturally, optimal seating capacity is going to be a key concern, but so are the sightlines for audience members. In cases like these, you probably don’t want tables, but oversized table arms, as that will not only accommodate those taking notes, but also those using laptops too. Power access will be critical in a facility like this, and you may want to go with multiple space seating options for best results.

Make It ADA Compliant

As you plan out your space, it’s essential to keep ADA requirements in mind. At least five percent of your seating area has to meet ADA guidelines. These rules also state that no less than one seating unit must meet those guidelines. Within those compliant seating areas, you need a clear space of 30” x 48” for wheelchair access. You also need knee clearance of 27” high, 30” in width, and 19” in depth. The height of the work surface (if you have one) needs to be 28” to 34”. Additionally, no less than one unit or one percent of your seating area has to be armless or have removable arms on the aisle side. Fortunately, these guidelines are pretty easily addressed, as many seating choices on the market today have either swing arms or removable units.