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16 APRIL 2004
Chapter 3: Building Design Guidance on organization and character;
Chapter 4: Functional Area Criteria Design criteria for each of the functional areas
within the Center, including their relationships;
Chapter 5: Example Plans and Space Allocation Illustrative plans and sample space
allocation lists for 12, 24 and 32 lane Centers;
Chapter 6: Specialized Requirements Technical guidance on materials, equipment,
and building systems;
Appendix A: Resources and Links.
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Functional Activities a New Model
This Design Guide sets out a new model for Air Force Bowling Centers that takes its direction from
advances in the commercial sector. Key to this new model is the expansion of entertainment options
available to the Center's users. Sometimes termed a "Family Entertainment Center," the new
Bowling Center features a mix of activities that respond to the interests of the market, and that, in
turn, generate improved operating revenues. Typically, the featured activities include a wide range
of computerized games, expanded dining facilities, and bowling in both conventional and special
("glow bowling") formats. Other options might include outdoor games, a lounge and bar, billiards
and other lounge games, or restaurant dining. Together this collection of activities represents the
range of choices open to the planners of Bowling Centers.
Development of the facility space program from these choices should reflect the mix of bowling,
games and dining activities that will create an entertainment center enjoyable by military personnel,
their dependents and authorized civilians. Consideration should be given to the current and
projected user population to be served by the proposed Bowling Center, as well as specific
population categories with potentially varying entertainment needs (such as dependent spouses,
children, and retirees). The size and arrangement of activities within the facility as well as the
location of the building should support and optimize the operation of the Center's activities.
The array of possible functional activities of the Bowling Center can be grouped as: bowling, games,
dining, administration, and building and activity support. Based on their relationship to the goals of
the new model, these activity choices for the Center can be described as essential or "core
activities," and additional choices or "optional activities". Core activities and spaces should be a
component of any Air Force Bowling Center, regardless of size or location. Various optional
activities may be appropriate given the unique needs at a particular installation, considering factors
such as demographics, market studies, and whether the location is CONUS or OCONUS. Table 1-1
lists these recommended core and optional activity choices.
See Next page for Table 1-1: Space List Activity Choices
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