3 ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTRES What is a Performing Arts Centre? The term (or ) refers to a multi-use performance space that can be used by various types of the performing arts , including dance, music and theatre and sometimes visual arts . This kind of building is different from single-purpose concert halls, opera houses and theatres, which are still all over the world. Performing Arts Centre PAC 1 1 widespread Birth and evolution of PACs New performing arts centres appeared in the last decades of the 20th century as a means of generating new investments, economic activity and revitalizing parts of a city. The world of performing arts continues to evolve and when designing PACs to accommodate contemporary popular entertainment. increasing architects are re-imagining the spaces New trends Food culture in many countries has changed over the past two decades. The evolution has absorbed the performing arts, which are now giving priority to the integration of high-quality food, drink, and dining experiences for audiences. So, top restaurants can be found inside PACs. Food and beverage offerings. The term "popular entertainment" includes different kinds of performances – from musicals, comedies, classical music, jazz concerts to operas and more. Each of these shows comes with its own individual artistic character, production design and . In order to host more shows, both classical and contemporary, many are incorporating convertible audience floor systems into theatre design. audience floors for more versatility and flexibility. Convertible seating configuration venues Advancements in LED technology have more creativity through video and the use of light. Colour-changing LED lights can illuminate the walls and ceilings the space, creating a distinct, dynamic environment for each performance. Today, many projects for PACs will have animated architecture combined with the building design, both interior and exterior. Light and video animation onto interior and exterior architecture. granted throughout Whether theatres are hosting a show for one night, a week or several months, architectural designs for performing arts centres . must comprise the new popular entertainment experiences and the new type of audiences WARM UP Do you like theatre, dance, music? Have you been to one of these events? What was it? MORE The equivalent Italian expression is 1 arti dello spettacolo DO What art forms do include? Surf the net to get information. 1 visual arts