Studio designs

[efg]

Hi

I'm an architecture student and one of my assignments is to design a music studio. I do not know much about music studios, thus I was wondering if anyone could provide me with any kind of information or links. Some things I would like to know are what are studio sizes generally to fit all the necessary equipment and how much room do you need in storage spaces (any opinions would help too). As well, say that I were to design for you your own music building... what kinds of things would you like in that building. i.e., instrument repair shops located within the same building, a performance stage for live performances, or a cafe/bar/lounge area to talk to others... what kinds of things does one need to make working in the music studio more convenient?
Thanks!

[Pazza]

There'll be cheaper ways but I got a book that costs about $25. It shows you in there about it all. Hard to explain without the pictures though. :P

[Bops2000]

How large a space do you have to build in ?
New building ?, renovated building.
I assume the Proffessor gave you some criteria. ?
Also, do a search for recording studios, as some have layouts on their web pages.
Good places to look are MIX, and PRO REC sites.

[TimOBrien]

There are a number of books out there that get into great detail.
Go to amazon.com and do a SEARCH.

Here's one link that might give you a starter (he does get a little into room design):
http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html

[ShaneC]

All good suggestions; follow the links on sound design. The only thing I would add is: basically, you'll be designing a box within a box structure. The interior box should be "floating" on rubber sound isolating saddles and clear of all exterior walls and ceilings. BTW, I have a floor plan on my webpage, (linked in sig), which is based on Group IV Recording in Hollywood.

[efg]

Thanks for all the replies! All the links helped me greatly. Yes, my prof did give me a program to follow, but we have to expand on it. (The site for the building itself is quite small... it's about 34' by 150'. It can be as many floors as we see fit, etc etc.) Basically, I just wanted to see if there was any random thing that you would find helpful in a studio space, but is often forgotten or not thought of (things that my huge collection of books didn't explain).

[dcwave]

Go to www.johnlsayers.com

[ShaneC]

Originally Posted by efg

Thanks for all the replies! All the links helped me greatly. Yes, my prof did give me a program to follow, but we have to expand on it. (The site for the building itself is quite small... it's about 34' by 150'. It can be as many floors as we see fit, etc etc.) Basically, I just wanted to see if there was any random thing that you would find helpful in a studio space, but is often forgotten or not thought of (things that my huge collection of books didn't explain).

AC, (Air Conditioning), and power expansion are necessary items that are sometimes overlooked in planning.

[sabianq]

if your designing from the ground up, you need to look at how the architecture will affect acoustics.

you need to look at how construction will affect sound isolation and transmission.

I suggest you take a smester of classes on audio design and acoustic engeneering.

[Audiodude]

Go to the library, and check out Sound Studio Construction on a Budget, by F. Alton Everest. Along with loads of information on acoustics, there are 8 complete floorplans for studios of varying sizes and budgets. That should give you a good starting point.

[efg]

Originally Posted by ShaneC

AC, (Air Conditioning), and power expansion are necessary items that are sometimes overlooked in planning.

Thanks!! I definitely need people's opinions!!

And thanks to everyone else who posted more links and book titles I can and will refer to!