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Seating <strong>for</strong> <strong>education</strong>, Sport,<br />
<strong>theatre</strong> <strong>and</strong> arenaS.
introduction<br />
Welcome to audience SyStemS –<br />
your destination <strong>for</strong> <strong>seating</strong>.<br />
Our Credentials<br />
• 40 years’ experience designing <strong>and</strong><br />
engineering <strong>seating</strong> solutions.<br />
• Thous<strong>and</strong>s of clients worldwide,<br />
including schools, <strong>sport</strong>s venues,<br />
<strong>theatre</strong>s <strong>and</strong> major <strong>arenas</strong>.<br />
(See our reference list on page 25)<br />
• UK manufacturing <strong>and</strong> design facility<br />
serving both UK <strong>and</strong> export markets.<br />
• Renowned <strong>for</strong> high quality manufacture<br />
to proven designs.<br />
• Durable, low maintenance products that<br />
meet or exceed international st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
• Part of the Kotobuki Group – one of the<br />
world’s leading <strong>seating</strong> companies.<br />
Our Services<br />
• Free CAD design <strong>and</strong> consultation<br />
service <strong>for</strong> venues, architects, consultants<br />
<strong>and</strong> contractors.<br />
• Bespoke <strong>and</strong> custom designs <strong>for</strong> both<br />
retractable systems <strong>and</strong> chairs.<br />
• Dedicated project manager <strong>and</strong><br />
installation team <strong>for</strong> each project,<br />
large or small.<br />
• Unparalleled after sales support from<br />
our large, dedicated Service <strong>and</strong><br />
Spares team.<br />
• Good-as-new refurbishment service<br />
<strong>for</strong> any br<strong>and</strong> or type of <strong>seating</strong>.
auditoria 2-3<br />
arenaS & Sport 4-5<br />
lecture <strong>theatre</strong>S 6-7<br />
multi-purpoSe 8-15<br />
RetRactable 10-13<br />
Removable 14-15<br />
chair guide 16-23<br />
auditoRium 16-17<br />
multi-puRpose 17 - 2 1<br />
lectuRe theatRes 22<br />
benches & staging 23<br />
Servicing, partS 24<br />
& refurbiShment<br />
referenceS 25<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> is a member of the British Association of Seating Equipment Suppliers<br />
<strong>and</strong> is accredited to the pre-qualification schemes shown above.<br />
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Redgrave Theatre, UK.<br />
Colorado Convention Centre, USA.
Our pedigree in the <strong>theatre</strong> world<br />
is unquestionable, with a client list<br />
that includes the Royal Albert Hall,<br />
BBC TV Studios <strong>and</strong> Canada’s<br />
National Ballet School.<br />
4 If your venue is multipurpose, turn to pages 8-15.<br />
4 For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about our fixed <strong>theatre</strong> chairs,<br />
turn to page 16.<br />
4 To see our client list, turn to page 25.<br />
“The customer service was great, from the<br />
Sales Rep bringing up samples <strong>and</strong><br />
discussing options, through to the installation.<br />
The installation team were brilliant – really<br />
efficient <strong>and</strong> friendly. We had really positive<br />
feedback from staff <strong>and</strong> senior management<br />
at the college – the seats look great <strong>and</strong><br />
feel sturdy <strong>and</strong> solid.<br />
I am confident that in ten years’ time,<br />
they will still look good!”<br />
David Fells, Theatre Manager & Licensee,<br />
Redgrave Theatre<br />
Islamic Hub, Singapore.<br />
excellent<br />
Service <strong>and</strong><br />
attention<br />
to detail<br />
“<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> provided the<br />
Royal Albert Hall with excellent service<br />
<strong>and</strong> attention to detail from conceptual<br />
stage through to delivery of the Espace<br />
628 Matrix floor bar system. We are<br />
extremely happy with the <strong>seating</strong> design<br />
which has reduced setting out time<br />
<strong>and</strong> manual labour.”<br />
Jen Mills, Head of Project Management,<br />
The Royal Albert Hall<br />
Riverside Theatre, UK.<br />
Royal Albert Hall, UK.<br />
Photographer: Chris Christodoulou National Ballet School, Canada.<br />
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arenaS & Sport<br />
For over 40 years, <strong>Audience</strong><br />
<strong>Systems</strong> have worked with some<br />
of the world’s leading <strong>arenas</strong> –<br />
so we underst<strong>and</strong> the operational<br />
<strong>and</strong> financial pressures of running<br />
a major venue. We have earned a<br />
reputation <strong>for</strong> durable, efficient <strong>and</strong><br />
low maintenance <strong>seating</strong> solutions<br />
that also provide the com<strong>for</strong>t<br />
<strong>and</strong> style that modern<br />
audiences dem<strong>and</strong>.<br />
4 More about our retractable <strong>seating</strong> on pages 10 -13.<br />
4 For in<strong>for</strong>mation on removable <strong>seating</strong> see pages 14-15.<br />
4 To find out about our fixed <strong>and</strong> multipurpose chairs,<br />
go to pages 16 -22.<br />
4 To see our client list, turn to page 25.<br />
our cuStomerS<br />
are delighted<br />
Arena Riga, Latvia.<br />
“Definitely I would recommend <strong>Audience</strong><br />
<strong>Systems</strong>. They’ve been very user friendly<br />
<strong>for</strong> us <strong>and</strong> I have recommended them to<br />
various venues, <strong>and</strong> various engineering firms<br />
<strong>and</strong> designers <strong>for</strong> new facilities around Europe.”<br />
Q Willis, Senior Technical Manager,<br />
The O 2 , UK.<br />
“I feel that the overall result was better<br />
than expected <strong>and</strong> our customers<br />
are delighted.”<br />
Girts Krastins, General Manager,<br />
Arena Riga, Latvia.<br />
Wembley Arena, UK.<br />
Castle Leisure Centre, UK. ICC at ExCeL London, UK.<br />
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Liverpool Echo Arena, UK.<br />
O 2 World, Germany.
ORA Arena, Turkey.<br />
BBC Arena, Switzerl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
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<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> have a range<br />
of <strong>seating</strong> <strong>for</strong> lecture <strong>theatre</strong>s<br />
with individual or continuous<br />
writing tablets. Our complete<br />
solutions include tough, versatile,<br />
steel-framed tiering where required.<br />
4 For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about chairs with continuous<br />
writing tablets, see page 22.<br />
4 For chairs with foldaway writing tablets,<br />
see pages 17-19.<br />
4 To see our client list, turn to page 25.<br />
very friendly<br />
<strong>and</strong> eaSy to<br />
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“I am impressed at the level of thought that<br />
goes into every element of the design <strong>and</strong><br />
installation of <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong>’ <strong>seating</strong>. I am<br />
also impressed by the speed of response on<br />
design changes <strong>and</strong> the willingness to design<br />
<strong>and</strong> engineer bespoke components. I find<br />
the staff at <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> very friendly<br />
<strong>and</strong> easy to work with, <strong>and</strong> the products<br />
offered are in my opinion, the best value<br />
on the market.”<br />
Paul Durbidge, Space Planning & Relocations Manager,<br />
London Metropolitan University, UK.<br />
“I would recommend <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong>.<br />
We have no problems setting the <strong>seating</strong><br />
up <strong>and</strong> in terms of wear <strong>and</strong> tear, the chairs<br />
are still looking good. The service from<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> over the years has<br />
also been good.”<br />
Glenn Smith, Facilities Manager,<br />
The Fashion Retail Academy, London, UK.<br />
Ministry of Education, Singapore.<br />
Budapest College, Budapest, Hungary. City University, UK.
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.<br />
Walsgrave Hospital, UK.<br />
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National Museum of Singapore.<br />
The Bridge, Glasgow, UK.<br />
Photographer: Alaisdair Smith
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> specialise in<br />
flexible <strong>seating</strong> solutions with fast,<br />
trouble free deployment. Our seats<br />
can be used across retractable,<br />
removable <strong>and</strong> fixed <strong>seating</strong> areas<br />
to create a unique, adaptable<br />
layout <strong>for</strong> each client.<br />
4 More about our retractable <strong>seating</strong> on pages 10 -13.<br />
4 For more about removable <strong>seating</strong>, see pages 14-15.<br />
4 To see our client list, turn to page 25.<br />
audience SyStemS<br />
obviouSly kneW<br />
their Stuff<br />
“The <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>seating</strong> is so easy<br />
to use; I can set the telescopic system up<br />
on my own.”<br />
Letitia Hays, Director of Operations,<br />
CityDance, Strathmore, Maryl<strong>and</strong>, USA.<br />
“The <strong>seating</strong> has been very well received<br />
from a patron perspective in terms of com<strong>for</strong>t<br />
<strong>and</strong> legroom. Theatre staff are very happy<br />
with the system from an operational point<br />
of view – the retraction works well.<br />
Our contact with <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> has<br />
been very positive. <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
obviously knew what to look <strong>for</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
knew their stuff.”<br />
Frank R<strong>and</strong>all, Head of Property <strong>and</strong> Operations,<br />
Canada’s National Ballet School, Canada.<br />
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The Mall School, UK. Trusts Stadium, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Bolton Albert Halls, UK.<br />
Noosa Youth Centre, Australia. Dunman High, Singapore.<br />
University of Hert<strong>for</strong>dshire, UK.<br />
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Retractable <strong>seating</strong> allows venues<br />
of all sizes to achieve real flexibility.<br />
A school hall can double as a<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance space, a lecture<br />
<strong>theatre</strong> can be trans<strong>for</strong>med into<br />
an exam room, or an arena can<br />
be reconfigured <strong>for</strong> ice hockey,<br />
basketball or a rock concert.<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> have installed the<br />
TX Telescopic Plat<strong>for</strong>m System in hundreds<br />
of venues worldwide. Many are still in<br />
every day use after 15-20 years or more.<br />
Benefits of TX<br />
• Renowned <strong>for</strong> strength: built to meet or<br />
exceed international st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
• Designed <strong>for</strong> low maintenance <strong>and</strong><br />
low lifetime cost.<br />
• Backed by <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong>’ unparalleled<br />
engineering <strong>and</strong> customisation capabilities.<br />
• All-steel alignment system ensuring smooth,<br />
reliable opening.<br />
• Robust spring <strong>and</strong> gravity operated<br />
row locks, suitable even <strong>for</strong> use in<br />
earthquake zones.<br />
• Bolted structure constantly adjustable to<br />
ensure consistent lifetime per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
• Can be provided <strong>for</strong> use during rock concerts,<br />
where the effect of synchronised crowd<br />
movement can be a concern.<br />
• Comprehensive service <strong>and</strong><br />
maintenance package available.<br />
• Understructure guaranteed <strong>for</strong> ten years.<br />
• All TX systems carry the CE Mark.<br />
TX System Types<br />
Fixed<br />
Plat<strong>for</strong>ms stay in situ when closed.<br />
Recessed<br />
Configured <strong>for</strong> storage in a recess or<br />
under a balcony.<br />
Mobile<br />
Designed <strong>for</strong> storage in a separate location<br />
<strong>and</strong> tran<strong>sport</strong>ed on hydraulic trucks,<br />
air hover trucks or a <strong>for</strong>klift.<br />
Travelling<br />
Plat<strong>for</strong>ms are “driven” to their storage<br />
location using an integral motor.<br />
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Mobile unit.<br />
Fixed unit, open.<br />
Recessed unit, closed.<br />
Travelling unit.<br />
Mobile unit.
Further Adaptations<br />
• Tapered systems <strong>for</strong> corner locations.<br />
• Multiple row rises <strong>and</strong> depths <strong>for</strong><br />
optimum sightlines.<br />
• Double depth system (two rows of chairs<br />
per plat<strong>for</strong>m) <strong>for</strong> rooms with low ceilings.<br />
• “ T-Access” indents to provide integrated front<br />
row accommodation <strong>for</strong> wheelchair users.<br />
• “ Vomitory” openings within<br />
telescopic structure.<br />
Operational Options<br />
Chair fold-down<br />
• Automatically as plat<strong>for</strong>ms close.<br />
• Manually (prior to retraction) in groups<br />
of up to fourteen.<br />
Plat<strong>for</strong>m opening <strong>and</strong> closing<br />
There are three methods of opening <strong>and</strong><br />
closing our TX plat<strong>for</strong>ms:<br />
• An integral friction drive (operated by<br />
wireless or plug-in h<strong>and</strong> controller).<br />
• Separate power trucks.<br />
• Removable manual pull h<strong>and</strong>les.<br />
A “partial opening” system can be fitted<br />
to allow operators to select how many<br />
rows will open.<br />
Double row depth. T-Access.<br />
Automatic chair fold-down. Manual chair fold-down.<br />
Plug-in power operation. Wireless power operation.<br />
Power truck operation.<br />
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Manual operation.<br />
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Options <strong>and</strong> Accessories<br />
Decks<br />
• Available with non-slip phenolic coating<br />
or carpet.<br />
Fascias<br />
• Decorative fascias to disguise the structure<br />
when closed, with removable sections<br />
in aisle positions.<br />
Drapes <strong>and</strong> Panels<br />
• Cosmetic drapes <strong>and</strong> panels to disguise<br />
understructure <strong>and</strong> prevent access.<br />
These can be removable or self-storing.<br />
Lighting<br />
• A choice of aisle lighting systems,<br />
including LED.<br />
Railing<br />
• Safety railing with a choice of inserts<br />
including steel tube, per<strong>for</strong>ated<br />
steel panel <strong>and</strong> timber.<br />
• Rails can be removable, telescoping<br />
or folding <strong>and</strong> can be specified <strong>for</strong><br />
the sides, front or rear of the <strong>seating</strong> units.<br />
Plinths<br />
• Drop-in plinths <strong>for</strong> sound desks<br />
or wheelchairs.<br />
Trolleys<br />
• Trolleys can be supplied with the system<br />
<strong>for</strong> storing <strong>and</strong> tran<strong>sport</strong>ing removable<br />
rails <strong>and</strong> panels.<br />
Chairs<br />
• All our multipurpose chairs (pages 17-21),<br />
benches (page 23) <strong>and</strong> the Campus Fold<br />
Down System (page 22) can be used<br />
with our retractable plat<strong>for</strong>ms.<br />
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Removable timber side rails.<br />
Folding steel tube side rails.<br />
Decorative fascias.<br />
Removable side drapes.<br />
Removable per<strong>for</strong>ated steel rails.<br />
Self-storing side rails.<br />
LED aisle lighting.<br />
Removable side panels.
Dimensions Guide<br />
Closed depth<br />
(C/D)<br />
H h<br />
H = (number of rows x row rise) + 2100mm.<br />
h = (number of rows x row rise) + 170mm.<br />
2100mm<br />
Ceiling<br />
L = (number of rows x row depth) + 330mm. Half step depth = ½ x row depth.<br />
C/D = Row depth + 300–400mm depending on configuration.<br />
Please consult <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>for</strong> exact dimensions.<br />
Capacity Guide<br />
Unit width<br />
(mm)<br />
Extended length L<br />
Row depth<br />
(R/D)<br />
650 (benches)<br />
800<br />
850<br />
900<br />
950<br />
1000<br />
(mm)<br />
Row rise<br />
(R/R)<br />
H = (number of rows x row rise) + 2100mm.<br />
h = (number of rows x row rise) + 170mm.<br />
L = (number of rows x row depth) + 330mm. Half step depth = ½ x row depth.<br />
C/D = Row depth + 300-400mm depending on configuration. Please consult <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> <strong>for</strong> exact dimension.<br />
The table below will help to quickly estimate how many rows <strong>and</strong> seats fit in a given width, height <strong>and</strong> length.<br />
Variable row rise option <strong>for</strong> parabolic sightlines<br />
150mm (no chairs)<br />
260<br />
280<br />
300<br />
320<br />
340<br />
360<br />
H (mm) 2880 3140 3400 3660 3920 4180 4440 4700 4960 5220 5480 5740 6000 6260 6520 6780<br />
L (mm) 3275 4125 4975 5825 6675 7525 8375 9225 10075 10925 11775 12625 13475 14325 15175 16025<br />
No. of rows 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
3000 11 14 17 20 23 26<br />
4000 17 22 27 32 37 42 47 52 57 62 67 72 77 82<br />
5000 23 30 37 44 51 58 65 72 79 86 93 100 107 114 121 128<br />
6000 29 38 47 56 65 74 83 92 101 110 119 128 137 146 155 164<br />
8000 41 54 67 80 93 106 119 132 145 158 171 184 197 210<br />
10000 53 70 87 104 121 138 155 172 189 206 223 240 257 274 291 308<br />
12000 62 82 102 122 142 162 182 202 222 242 262 282 302 322 342 362<br />
14000 70 92 114 136 158 180 202 224 246 268 290 312 334 356 378 400<br />
16000 82 108 134 160 186 212 238 264 290 316 342 368 394 420 446 472<br />
18000 94 124 154 184 214 244 274 304 334 364 394 424 454 484 514 544<br />
20000 106 140 174 208 242 276 310 344 378 412 446 480 514 548 582 616<br />
22000 118 156 194 232 270 308 346 384 422 460 498 536 574 612 650 688<br />
24000 130 172 214 256 298 340 382 424 466 508 550 592 634 676 718 760<br />
26000 139 184 229 274 319 364 409 454 499 544 589 634 679 724 769 814<br />
28000 151 200 249 298 347 396 445 494 543 592 641 690 739 788 837 886<br />
30000 163 216 269 322 375 428 481 534 587 640 693 746 799 852 905 958<br />
No. of seats<br />
note: Every circumstance varies <strong>and</strong> this table makes certain assumptions:<br />
Chair Width = 500mm | Row Rise = 260mm | Row Depth = 850mm<br />
Units up to 12000mm wide include one aisle, units above 12000mm wide include two aisles<br />
For an accurate estimate, please contact one of our sales team.<br />
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Matrix system.<br />
Matrix system.
Removable chairs are ideal <strong>for</strong><br />
flexible venues – from community<br />
<strong>theatre</strong>s to <strong>arenas</strong>. They can also<br />
be used to add extra capacity in<br />
front of a retractable system,<br />
or to create adaptable <strong>seating</strong><br />
areas suitable <strong>for</strong> wheelchair users.<br />
Matrix Seating System<br />
Matrix is a quick, simple <strong>and</strong> compact<br />
removable <strong>seating</strong> system. Groups of<br />
chairs are slotted into a “matrix” of floorbars,<br />
with no floor fixings required. Both chairs<br />
<strong>and</strong> floorbars can be stored <strong>and</strong><br />
tran<strong>sport</strong>ed on trolleys or stillages.<br />
Matrix system. Matrix system installation.<br />
Matrix system.<br />
Matrix System Benefits<br />
• Fast turnaround times.<br />
• Chairs grouped on beams,<br />
reducing h<strong>and</strong>ling.<br />
• Compact <strong>and</strong> straight<strong>for</strong>ward storage<br />
<strong>and</strong> installation.<br />
• Wide walkways in front of<br />
vacated chairs.<br />
• Rigid rows with no moving or snaking.<br />
• Low leg count <strong>for</strong> fast, easy cleaning.<br />
• Free from trip points with no<br />
floor fixings required.<br />
• Chairs can exactly match those<br />
in retractable or fixed areas.<br />
4 For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>seating</strong> available<br />
with Matrix, see pages 18–22.<br />
4 Further in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong> videos can be seen<br />
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removable<br />
Stacking Chairs<br />
Our Venue stacking chairs are specially<br />
designed to complement other upholstered<br />
chairs in our range. All are available with<br />
side-to-side linking <strong>and</strong> with storage<br />
<strong>and</strong> tran<strong>sport</strong>ation trolleys.<br />
Venue 100 stacking chairs.<br />
Venue 128 stacking chairs.<br />
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encore auditoriuM<br />
A versatile traditional-style auditorium<br />
chair with a wide range of applications.<br />
Features<br />
• Silent, adjustable spring tip action.<br />
• Options <strong>for</strong> customisation.<br />
Options<br />
• Outer back panels, under-seat panels,<br />
end panels <strong>and</strong> armrests in a choice<br />
of timber or upholstered finish.<br />
• Slotted under-seat panel <strong>for</strong> excellent<br />
acoustic print.<br />
• Higher backrest.<br />
Applications<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
applauSe auditoriuM<br />
An elegant centre pedestal seat ideal<br />
<strong>for</strong> music <strong>and</strong> concert hall installations.<br />
Features<br />
• Silent, adjustable spring tip action.<br />
• Options <strong>for</strong> customisation.<br />
Options<br />
• Air delivery system.<br />
• Outer back panels, end panels <strong>and</strong><br />
armrests in a choice of timber or<br />
upholstered finish.<br />
• Slotted under-seat panel <strong>for</strong> excellent<br />
acoustic print.<br />
• Higher backrest.<br />
• Swivelling base.<br />
Applications<br />
• Tread fixed.<br />
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StanZa auditoriuM<br />
A high specification seat <strong>for</strong> <strong>theatre</strong>s,<br />
cinemas <strong>and</strong> conference facilities.<br />
Features<br />
• Extra thick, ergonomically contoured seat.<br />
• Durable plastic outer back shell.<br />
• Silent, dampened tip mechanism.<br />
• Removable covers.<br />
Options<br />
• Fold-away ‘anti-panic’ writing tablet.<br />
• Choice of armrests<br />
(including a cupholder arm).<br />
• St<strong>and</strong>ard or high backrest.<br />
Applications<br />
• Tread fixed.<br />
recital MuLti-PurPose<br />
A fully featured auditorium chair. Uniquely,<br />
it will also fit on retractable plat<strong>for</strong>ms with<br />
a row rise of as little as 280mm.<br />
Features<br />
• Designed <strong>for</strong> com<strong>for</strong>t with good<br />
lumbar support.<br />
• Dampened spring tip mechanism<br />
<strong>for</strong> smooth, silent operation.<br />
• Show wood end panels, even on<br />
retractable model.<br />
Options<br />
• ABS or timber armrests.<br />
• Curved timber panel to outer back<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or under seat.<br />
• Fold away writing tablet.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
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eSpace 628 MuLti-PurPose<br />
Our most popular family of seats.<br />
This versatile design is based on our<br />
classic tipping mechanism – when the seat<br />
is vacated, the seat, back <strong>and</strong> arms swing<br />
into an upright position to <strong>for</strong>m a neat,<br />
space-efficient closed profile.<br />
Features<br />
• Spring-free gravity tip mechanism <strong>and</strong><br />
auto-tip armrest.<br />
• Minimal closed envelope creating wide,<br />
safe walkways when vacated.<br />
• Most variations achieve the highest grade<br />
of the British <strong>and</strong> European strength<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard EN 12727:2000.<br />
Options<br />
• Plastic or timber protection panels<br />
<strong>for</strong> outer back <strong>and</strong> under seat.<br />
• Anti-panic individual writing tablet.<br />
• High backrest.<br />
• Thick pocket sprung “concert” seat<br />
<strong>for</strong> long term seated com<strong>for</strong>t.<br />
• Upright geometry version <strong>for</strong> high tiers.<br />
• Fixed back variation <strong>for</strong> more<br />
traditional auditoria.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Removable (“Matrix”).<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
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High back model.
Fully upholstered.<br />
Fully upholstered (side view).<br />
Plastic outer backrest. Plastic outer backrest (rear view).<br />
Timber panel. Timber panel (rear view).<br />
Espace 628T. Espace 628CC.<br />
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accolade MuLti-PurPose<br />
A stylish <strong>and</strong> durable all-rounder<br />
which achieves the highest grade<br />
of the British <strong>and</strong> European strength<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard EN 12727:2000.<br />
Options<br />
• Plastic protection panels <strong>for</strong> outer back<br />
<strong>and</strong> under seat.<br />
• ABS or timber armrests.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Removable (“Matrix”).<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
• Rail mounted (straight or curved).<br />
Studio 2 MuLti-PurPose<br />
A versatile upholstered multi-purpose chair.<br />
Options<br />
• Timber, plastic or upholstered armrests.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Removable (“Matrix”).<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
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Plastic outer seat <strong>and</strong> backrest.<br />
Fully upholstered version.<br />
Rail mounted model.
Zenith & alpha<br />
MuLti-PurPose<br />
A choice of ergonomically contoured chair<br />
designs in blow moulded, UV stabilised,<br />
high density polyethylene. Available with a<br />
spring tip <strong>for</strong> indoor use, or a counterweight<br />
tip <strong>for</strong> use outdoors or in swimming pool<br />
spectator areas. Both chairs satisfy the<br />
requirements of the British <strong>and</strong> European<br />
strength st<strong>and</strong>ard. EN 12727:2000 –<br />
Alpha to Level 3 (General) <strong>and</strong><br />
Zenith to Level 4 (Severe).<br />
Options<br />
• Armrests.<br />
• Upholstered “onsert” pads.<br />
• Weatherproof metal coatings.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Removable (“Matrix”).<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
• Rail mounted (straight or curved).<br />
Zenith only<br />
Alpha.<br />
Zenith.<br />
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Scholar Lecture <strong>theatre</strong>s<br />
Launched in 2013, Scholar is a completely<br />
flexible <strong>and</strong> durable <strong>seating</strong> system suitable<br />
<strong>for</strong> nearly every lecture <strong>theatre</strong> – straight<br />
or curved. Seat widths <strong>and</strong> back heights<br />
vary to perfectly fit any space. Its tough<br />
melamine writing tablet features<br />
peel-proof edging.<br />
Options<br />
• Choice of seat shapes <strong>and</strong> specifications.<br />
• Resilient wrap-around plastic protection<br />
panel <strong>for</strong> seat base.<br />
• Timber panels <strong>for</strong> seat base or chair back.<br />
• Contouring <strong>and</strong>/or lumbar support<br />
<strong>for</strong> backrest.<br />
• Stitch <strong>and</strong> two tone upholstery details<br />
<strong>for</strong> backrest.<br />
• Extended backrest height to overtop<br />
writing tablet.<br />
• Custom finish writing tablet.<br />
Applications<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
note: <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> can provide fixed tiering to<br />
complement our lecture <strong>theatre</strong> <strong>seating</strong> products.<br />
campuS <strong>and</strong> campuS<br />
fold doWn Lecture <strong>theatre</strong>s<br />
The Campus system combines<br />
com<strong>for</strong>table individual seats with a<br />
continuous writing tablet. The fold down<br />
version can be used on retractable plat<strong>for</strong>ms;<br />
the writing tablet folds down to <strong>for</strong>m a fascia<br />
along the front of the closed <strong>seating</strong> unit.<br />
An ideal product <strong>for</strong> multi-purpose<br />
spaces in universities.<br />
Options<br />
• Choice of seats <strong>and</strong> backs –<br />
fully upholstered or plastic.<br />
• Choice of finishes <strong>for</strong> writing tablet.<br />
Applications<br />
• Retractable.<br />
• Removable (“Matrix”).<br />
• Tread or riser fixed.<br />
note: <strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> can provide fixed tiering to<br />
complement our lecture <strong>theatre</strong> <strong>seating</strong> products.<br />
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Demonstration model showing some of the options available.<br />
Campus System<br />
Campus Fold Down System
encheS MuLti-PurPose<br />
For space-saving simplicity,<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> offers a range<br />
of timber, plastic <strong>and</strong> upholstered benches<br />
on our retractable system. The upholstered<br />
bench has an optional folding backrest<br />
available in two depths.<br />
Staging<br />
Our modular staging is as flexible as<br />
your <strong>seating</strong>, supplied in 2m x 1m<br />
units with optional height adjustability.<br />
Extras available include steps,<br />
drapes <strong>and</strong> railings.<br />
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Servicing, partS & refurbiShment<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> provide after-sales care<br />
<strong>and</strong> customer service to a level unmatched<br />
in the industry.<br />
annual Servicing<br />
& partS<br />
Especially in the case of retractable<br />
<strong>seating</strong>, any responsible manufacturer<br />
will recommend annual service inspections.<br />
These help venues to ensure audience<br />
<strong>and</strong> staff safety, comply with insurance<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> meet building regulations.<br />
<strong>Audience</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> offer:<br />
• Knowledgeable <strong>and</strong><br />
experienced engineers.<br />
• Access to genuine replacement parts.<br />
• Manufacturer’s safety certificate<br />
(once any safety-critical work required<br />
is complete).<br />
• Multi-year contracts at a discounted rate.<br />
We can also provide servicing<br />
<strong>and</strong> replacement parts <strong>for</strong> other<br />
manufacturers’ <strong>seating</strong>.<br />
emergencieS<br />
In case the unexpected happens,<br />
we issue customers with a 24-hour<br />
call-out telephone number.<br />
refurbiShment<br />
Our comprehensive refurbishment<br />
package will make your <strong>seating</strong> look<br />
visibly new again. Your refurbishment<br />
package may include:<br />
• Replacement or re-upholstery of <strong>seating</strong>.<br />
• Specialist cleaning.<br />
• Re-finishing such as replacing trims or<br />
freshening up powder coating on rails.<br />
• Replacement of understructure components.<br />
• Upgrades, <strong>for</strong> example adding power<br />
operation to a retractable system or<br />
installing LED aisle lighting.<br />
We can refurbish <strong>seating</strong> from<br />
most manufacturers, subject to survey.<br />
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a cross section of our installations<br />
from around the world.<br />
arenaS & Sport<br />
The O 2 , UK<br />
Wembley Arena, UK<br />
ICC at ExCeL, UK<br />
National Indoor Arena, UK<br />
National Exhibition Centre, UK<br />
University of Worcester Arena, UK<br />
Manchester Arena, UK<br />
Manchester Central, UK<br />
Leeds Arena, UK<br />
University of Northumbria Arena, UK<br />
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, UK<br />
Martiniplaza, Groningen, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
O2 World, Hamburg, Germany<br />
König Pilsener Arena, Germany<br />
BBC Arena, Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
Hartwall Arena, Finl<strong>and</strong><br />
Arena Riga, Latvia<br />
Saku Suurhall Arena, Estonia<br />
Pheonix Hall, Debrecen, Hungary<br />
Jubilee Sports Palace, St Petersburg, Russia<br />
ORA Arena, Istanbul<br />
Aspire Dome, Qatar<br />
Al Sadd Stadium, Qatar<br />
Kaohsiung Dome, Taiwan<br />
CBS Canterbury Arena, New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Trusts Stadium, Waitakere, New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Edgar Centre, Dunedin, New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Wellington Indoor Sports Centre,<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Claudel<strong>and</strong>s Arena, New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Tauranga Indoor Sports Centre,<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
Logan Metro Sports Centre, Australia<br />
<strong>education</strong><br />
University of Kent, UK<br />
London Metropolitan University, UK<br />
The Mall School, Twickenham, UK<br />
Chelsea Academy, UK<br />
City University, UK<br />
Bodmin College, UK<br />
St Catherine’s College, Cambridge, UK<br />
Cressex Community School,<br />
Buckinghamshire, UK<br />
Kettering Science Academy, UK<br />
Here<strong>for</strong>d Academy, UK<br />
Coventry University, UK<br />
Bromsgrove School, UK<br />
Skelmersdale College, UK<br />
Nottingham High School, UK<br />
Trinity Church of Engl<strong>and</strong> High School,<br />
Manchester, UK<br />
Northumbria University Students Union, UK<br />
Park Mains High School, Erskine, UK<br />
University of the West of Scotl<strong>and</strong>, UK<br />
International School Aberdeen, UK<br />
International School Basel, Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
ETH Zurich University, Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
Lord Fairfax Community College,<br />
Virginia, USA<br />
James Madison University, Virginia, USA<br />
Middlebury College, Vermont, USA<br />
College Boreal, Canada<br />
Ecole Oasis International, Egypt<br />
Royal College of Surgeons,<br />
Medical University in Bahrain<br />
Singapore International School,<br />
Hong Kong<br />
Ministry of Education Learning Centre,<br />
Singapore<br />
Maha Bodhi Primary School, Singapore<br />
Swinburn University, Australia<br />
referenceS<br />
<strong>theatre</strong>S & auditoria<br />
Royal Albert Hall, UK<br />
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, UK<br />
Glyndebourne Opera House, UK<br />
Bournemouth International Centre, UK<br />
The Sage, Gateshead, UK<br />
The Lowry, Manchester, UK<br />
Royal Court Theatre, UK<br />
Waterfront Hall, Belfast, UK<br />
Manchester Concert Hall, UK<br />
BBC TV Studios, UK<br />
Sky TV Studios, UK<br />
Theatre Amstelveen, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Copenhagen Opera House, Denmark<br />
Norrbottensteatern, Lulea, Sweden<br />
Tonsberg Kulturhus, Norway<br />
Royal Caribbean Cruise Liners, Finl<strong>and</strong><br />
National Theatre, Icel<strong>and</strong><br />
Reval Hotel Conference Centre,<br />
Riga, Latvia<br />
Casa das Artes e Criatividade de S. J.<br />
Madeira, Portugal<br />
Proctor’s Theatre, New York, USA<br />
Ideastream Theatre, Clevel<strong>and</strong>, USA<br />
Houston Ballet, USA<br />
CityDance at Strathmore, USA<br />
Max M Fisher Music Centre, Detroit, USA<br />
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada<br />
National Ballet School, Canada<br />
Canadian Aviation Museum, Canada<br />
Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Saudi Arabia<br />
Singapore History Museum, Singapore<br />
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay,<br />
Singapore<br />
Millennium Arts Project,<br />
Melbourne, Australia
AUDIENCE SYSTEMS<br />
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