PBTA can advise you on an existing or newly purchased theatrical fly system or hoist installation. Pulls are the electromechanical “load carriers” above the playing surface and auditorium floor, to which equipment, theater curtains, sets and props are attached. The... Lees meer

Moving and non-moving “load” carriers that, for players and technicians as well as for the audience, must be able to be used safely: facilities high above the stage and the auditorium floor, as well as moving stage elements, an orchestra... Lees meer

Theater curtains, equipment, sets and props are suspended from rail profiles and round-tube sections or trusses, whether or not in the form of a ‘grid’. A tension grid is a walkable mesh floor – somewhat similar to a roller loft... Lees meer

The application of lighting for a stage/theatre or hall is currently in a transition phase from incandescent to LED (LED transition). More and more theatres and venues are therefore switching to LED lighting technology for the lighting or hall light... Lees meer

Speech, (choral) singing, live music and sound effects, with and without sound amplification, in conjunction with the acoustics of the room, quiet or loud and always safe for the human ear, experienced subjectively by the audience in the hall and... Lees meer

Relaxing in a comfortable chair, enjoying razor-sharp visuals on a big screen and intensely experience sound. The use of state-of-the-art cinema technology such as immersive sound (including Dolby Atmos). Venues and event locations must be able to provide a professional... Lees meer

Narrowcasting, IT and ICT, cameras, projectors, beamers and LED-screens, for use in shows, at concerts and during presentations, to inform your visitors and to visually connect individual spaces… Wherever people congregate, audiovisual equipment is ubiquitous, in audience reception areas, staff... Lees meer

The performance area is framed with curtains to create an offstage space hidden from the audience’s view. Other “fabrics” are used for theatrical effects (scrin, cyclorama, projection screen). Theatre curtains absorb stray light from spotlights and contribute to the sound... Lees meer

When you are comfortable in your seat, your attention naturally focuses entirely on what is happening on stage. Telescopic grandstands / retractable seating. When you can offer your guests a comfortable seat with a good view of the stage, you... Lees meer

The technical infrastructure to electrically power stage equipment and tie everything together: cable trays, networks, connection points, all aimed at efficient operations and the application of state-of-the-art stage technology. For advice on electrical installations in your theatre or performance venue,... Lees meer

Backstage, frontstage, expedition, foyer. Catering and performance technology have their own traffic flows, which take place simultaneously and, ideally, without crossing each other. All this activity behind the scenes is not seen by the audience. In order to design that... Lees meer

All the equipment and other materials on and around the playing surface that are used to create the magical-realistic world in which theatre and film takes place and music is intensely experienced: light, image and sound, the infrastructure to connect... Lees meer

The nature of the performance/concert determines the acoustic conditions (room acoustics) that do optimum justice to the event. The design establishes the correct ratio between sound reflections and dispersion on the one hand and absorption on the other for the... Lees meer

A theatre performance requires different acoustics than, say, classical music. With theatre it is all about speech intelligibility and with choral singing you want the room to sound pleasant. In order to be able to adjust the acoustics of the... Lees meer

Acoustics and stage technology go hand in hand. For your sound-enhanced events, we design a room characteristic that best supports the operation of your sound equipment. And, if you want to be able to turn your theatre auditorium into a... Lees meer

Building acoustics. Without a pleasant ambiance in your theatre, your events will not be successfull. You also want to provide your visitors and your staff with a comfortable stay in the other, general rooms of the building: the audience reception... Lees meer

Theatre takes place in conditions of complete silence. Acoustical conditions are also imposed on the systems that must create a pleasant indoor climate. Thus, attention is drawn to the passage of sounds into the theatre through the ventilation ducts and... Lees meer

You can contact PBTA for noise measurements and calculations. We specialise in: Room acoustics (theatres, concert halls, live music venuess, movie theatres, multipurpose stages etc.). Electroacoustics (PA and other sound systems, in combination with AV) Room acoustics (conservatories, music schools,... Lees meer

Noise pollution, traffic outside on the street, rainwater being discharged, a toilet flush and rattling coffee cups in the foyer: sounds you don’t want to hear in the theatre auditorium. On the other hand, you want to be able to... Lees meer

Theatre takes place in pitch darkness. Yet daylight entry and external views are important. Consider, e.g., the set-up of the performances where technicians can build in daylight. During the hours leading up to an event, technicians and players appreciate daylight... Lees meer

Coughing as a result of cold fall, circulation and pressure differences that set theatre curtains in motion and nullify theatre smoke and fog effects, the human voice falling silent under dry conditions so that speaking and singing are no longer... Lees meer

Energy Management. PBTA can advise you.Your building, the equipment, the installations but also new investments (s.a. LED lighting transition). For energy management advice for your theatre or live music venue, stage or cultural house, PBTA is your partner (including advice... Lees meer

Sustainability and circular construction. PBTA prefers to translate the English term “sustainable” as “conserved. Sustainable development is then “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the supply of needs of future generations” (source: Brundlandt Report, UN 1987).... Lees meer

PBTA measures, reports and advises. But when no stone has yet been set on another, there is nothing to measure. To design a pleasant acoustic ambiance, PBTA uses advanced drawing and calculation programs, such as ODEON Room Acoustics. Which, by... Lees meer

Theatre Consultants. Theater design. What makes a building a theater or a pop venue or an MFA? From trailer loading and unloading to audience access, restroom sizes for intermission and dressing room or green room design. Light, sound, projection, hoisting... Lees meer

A good Program of Requirements that meets the wishes of the people who will “later”, after delivery of the work, assume responsibility for its operation, comes about with the people who will later assume responsibility for its operation. However: “Different... Lees meer

A design idea for a theater includes a cost estimate. Cost estimates are part of project control, and they are used to estimate quantities, costs and prices of resources and materials needed within the scope of a project. The accuracy... Lees meer

PBTA and competitions, tenders, PBTA in your design team, PBTA as part of architect selection. In the design of a building with a stage function and the space around it, the many technical disciplines work together to enable the most... Lees meer

How is my property doing? Can my operation be more effective? Should I consider new construction or can I make what is already there better? And expand perhaps? But where should I go with my business for so long? And:... Lees meer

We use the autodesk ACE collection, specifically Revit. I.e. we design in 3D from the start. By linking the models of all design parties, you can resolve errors and clashes in the design phase, greatly reducing failure costs. We work... Lees meer

PBTA has 38 years of experience in procurement assistance and procurement guidance. Governments are bound by threshold amounts and tendering gives you the price advantage of market forces anyway. If you get in early, everything you need can be delivered... Lees meer

Good sightlines are very important to the experience of a performance. By creating a 3D model, we are able to place a camera at each location and assess the sightlines. By dividing the playing surface and back of the stage... Lees meer

PBTA can supervise the entire process for you in the area of safety and inspections. For example, the necessary inspections for hoisting and lifting installations and fly systems, theatrical rigging systems. For advice on safety and inspections for your theatre,... Lees meer

At all stages, PBTA is your partner. Quality is paramount and we follow through. Execution supervision, delivery and aftercare. For advice implementation supervision, delivery and aftercare for your theatre or live music venue, concert hall or cultural house, PBTA is... Lees meer

Generally applied theatre components are often very expensive to purchase, often vulnerable and do not have an eternal life, especially where the intensity of use is very high. This applies to the various facilities used to create the performances and... Lees meer

PBTA measures, reports and advises. But when no stone has yet been set on another, there is nothing to measure. To design a pleasant acoustic ambience, PBTA deploys sophisticated drawing and calculation programs. Which, by the way, can only mean... Lees meer

In recent years, our built heritage has been treated with increasing respect. After all, not we but future generations are the owners. We can only preserve it well and pass it on to the future. Preserving quality has and only... Lees meer

There is an increasing demand for Multifunctional Accommodations (often referred to as MFA or MFC) where different functions come together (education, culture, sports, library and theatre of live music). Such accommodations require a good integration of the various functions so... Lees meer