When people file into auditoriums, it’s the shows they are excited to see: the plays, the musicals, the concerts, the performances. Whether they are there to cheer on a family member dance or watch a world-renowned composer lead a full orchestra, the last thing they are thinking about is the seats. But if they are old and uncomfortable, it will be all they can think about during the show. You can update an old auditorium – and ensure patrons come back again and again – with new seating.

rehab auditoriumGive Old Buildings New Charm, Beauty, and Comfort with New Seating

We’ve all been to theaters and auditoriums that have clearly seen better days. Dingy, worn, uncomfortable. Even if we’re seeing the same show, it casts a pall over the whole event. Old auditoriums, though, often have wonderful architectural features and charm that new buildings can’t match.

You can have your theater and your popcorn too! Updating the seating is arguably the most effective way to bring new light to old buildings. It significantly enhances the aesthetic quality of the space and provides every patron with “the best seat in the house” – no matter where they’re sitting.

If your auditorium features lectures, demonstrations, workshops, presentations, and other interactive performances, your new seating can also encompass data and power. Participants can power up and connect to the information they need. This not only keeps them engaged, it reflects well on your establishment.

You needs may be more simple: comfortable seating that looks great. We can help you with that too. Whether you need to coordinate with your brand or décor colors, want to incorporate your logo, or would like special detailing, Carroll Seating Company can deliver the look and feel you want. More importantly, we can help you deliver the look and feel your customers want.

 

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:

Before
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:

after
after

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.

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