Outline of Facilities

Technical Overview of the Facility

Name: The Akiyoshidai International Art Village (AIAV)
Location: 50, Akiyoshi, Shuho Town, Mine-gun
Inaugurated: August 25, 1998
Pilotage: 320,000m²
Building area:
  Main Building 2,882 m²
  Accommodation Building 1,475 m²
Total floor area:
  Main Building 5,164 m²
  Accommodation Building 2,594 m²
Structure:
  Main Building Reinforced concrete; partially steel-framed
  Village Housing Reinforced concrete
Floors:
  Main Building 1 underground floor, 3 floors above ground
  Village Housing 1 underground floor, 2 floors above ground
Parking: 250 spaces (including emergency parking spaces)

Main Building

1. Hall 482 m²
The three-stories hall. The platform and seats on the second and third floors may be used as audience seats, but also as a stage. It is designed to be flexible in the usage of space.

1) Number of seats
Approximately 480 (all seats are movable except for certain areas)
  First floor pit area Approximately 300 seats
  Second and third floors Approximately 180 seats

2) Stage
Open stage
Width  6.3 m - 14.4m (movable stage)
Depth  6.3 m
Height  12.6m

3) Stage facility
Abutment 4; Prop abutment 1; Baton 9

4) Reverberation time
Approximately 2 seconds (when seat hall is empty)

5) Dressing rooms and other facilities
    a) Large dressing room - 1 55 m² (with lockers)
    b) Small dressing room - 2 30 m² (with shower and rest room facilities)

2. Courtyard (outdoor)

A square stage near the pond is suited for ensembles and dance performances. By opening hall and cafe doors, the courtyard may be used as an extension of these facilities.

1) Stage Rectangular; 5.4m x 9.6m

2) Seating capacity Approximately 300 (tiered seats)

3. Outdoor stage (amphitheater)
When using Rehearsal/Study Room 2 as a performance stage area, the audience can be seated in the fan-shaped grass slope

1) Stage Rehearsal/Study Room 2 (Please refer to the instructions under Rehearsal/Study Room 2)

2) Seating capacity Fan-shaped grass slope accommodates approximately 600 people

4. Rehearsal/Study Room (3 rooms)

1) Rehearsal/Study Room 1  94 m²
    a) seats 50; but accommodates 30 when both tables and chairs are used
    b) flooring, mirror, and training bar are provided for dance rehearsals

2)Rehearsal/Study Room 2  162 m²
    a) seats 150; but accommodates 72 when both tables and chairs are used
    b) may be used as the amphitheater stage by opening exterior doors

3) Rehearsal/Study 3  94 m²
    seats 50; but accommodates 30 when both tables and chairs are used

5. Studio (7 rooms)  20 m² - 49 m²
May be used for individual rehearsal, ensemble rehearsals, or as an atelier; equipped with an upright piano

6. Gallery  267 m²
Ideal as an exhibition space

7. Furnishings and equipment

1) Stage equipment
    Sheeting for ballet
    An elevated Platform
    Conductor's platform
    Conductor's music stand
    Music stand
    Music lamps
    Chairs for musicians
    Contrabass player's chair

2) Sound equipment
    Concert hall PA system (fixed)
    Stage speaker
    Stage monitor speaker
    Movable speaker
    Effector
    Cassette tape deck
    CD player
    CD recorder
    DAT deck
    MD recorder
    Three-point hanging microphone system
    Microphones
    Wire-less microphones
    Recording equipment
    Powered mixer
    CD double cassette

3) Lighting equipment
    Light adjustment board
    Remote-control spot lighting
    Spotlight (500W)
    Spotlight (1KW)
    Remote-control spotlight (1.5KW)
    Follow spotlight
    Lower horizontal light
    Color filters

4) Instruments
    Grand piano (Steinway D-274, Yamaha S-6, Yamaha C-5; the Steinway and Yamaha S-6 is for hall use; Yamaha C-5 is for Rehearsal/Study Room use)
    Upright piano (seven pianos; for studio use)
    Timpani (20", 23", 28", 29", 32")
    Concert bass drum (32" x 20")
    Drum set
      Marimba (register: A25 - F81, 4 8/12 octaves, 57 keys)
    Vibraphone (register: F33 - F69, 3 octaves)
    Xylophone (register F45 - C88, 3 1/2 octaves)
    Tubular bell (C52G71, 1 1/2 octaves, 20 tones)
    Conga
    Glockenspiel (register G59 - C88, 2 1/2 octaves, 30 tones)
    Tom-tom (6" x 5 1/2", 8" x 5 1/2", 10" x 6", 12" x 8", 13" x 9, 14" x 10", 15" x 12", 16" x 14")
    Cymbal (20"), cymbal (18")
    Gong (40")

5) OthersDigital camera, Single-lens reflex camera, Digital video recorder (set)
    Video camera, Digital video camera, Video editing machine
    Video printer, Easel OHP machine (set)
    Electric drill, Chainsaw, Electric sander
    Disc grinder, Stand for metalwork and woodwork
    Vise, Bicycles, Exhibition panels

Accommodation Building

1. Rooms
The AIAV guest rooms are available for stay, and intended for those involved in events associated with the AIAV only. 36 rooms can accommodate up to a maximum of 100 people.

1) 8 Western-style rooms that can each accommodate two persons.

2) 28 Japanese-style rooms that can each accommodate three persons each.

3) Each room has telephones. Televisions are available for a nominal fee. Bathrooms and toilets are common use, with certain exceptions.

2. Darkroom 10 m²
Film developing equipment is available.

3. Salon
Provided as a common space for guests. Video monitor, audio equipment, and listening rooms are available.

4. Lounge
Electromagnetic cooking utensils and tableware are available.

5. Restaurant WAKASHIN
The restaurant seating 120 serves Japanese-style cuisine.

6. Parking
Accommodates approximately 250 vehicles (including emergency parking spaces)