Patent ID: 6915610
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A multi-purpose arena comprising: a performance area; a first seating area that is disposed to receive sound directly from the performance area and to transfer sound to the performance area; and sound reflecting panels positioned over said performance area to reflect sound to said first seating area; sound reflecting panels positioned over the first seating area to direct sound from the performance area to the first seating area, said reflecting panels further directing sound from said first seating area to said performance area, said reflective panels are moveable and can be varied in position to tune the acoustics in the first seating area; a second seating area that is acoustically suppressed from transferring sound to the performance area; a plurality of seats positioned in the first and second seating areas and said seats are disposed on tiers that define an angle with respect to said performance area, said seats in said first and second areas are at an increased elevation as said seats are spaced further from said performance area yet provide good viewing of said performance area; and an elevated arch positioned over said performance area and between said first and second seating areas, said arch having a first wall that faces said first seating area and a second wall that faces said second seating area, said first and second walls of said arch being spaced apart and define a cavity.