About fixed seating options
Many venues prefer a permanent tiered structure to support their seating, in a straight, faceted or curved design. An expert seating designer and manufacturer will offer chairs and tiering as an integrated package.
Fixed seats can be plastic, wooden or upholstered (choose from a range of fabrics). Wooden seats with upholstered arms or attached cushions and writing tablets can also be an option, depending upon what your particular venue is most commonly used for.
Of course, for outdoor events, 'non-pooling' moulded plastic seats are preferable – rain water can't collect in the seat (creating discomfort for spectators), and these fixed seats, manufactured in the right colour, will be both stable and durable, to withstand extensive use over many years.
Bespoke fixed seating solutions
A good seating manufacturer will be flexible. They'll offer prospective clients a varied selection of good standard and bespoke fixed seating options, and have the capacity to provide fixed seating not just for sports arenas and stadia, but also for conference centres, auditoriums, theatres, state-of-the-art cinemas, university lecture halls and all sorts of other venues that regularly hold sports, education or entertainment events.
Super-strong seats for even the most demanding seating environments
Fixed seats can be fold up, through being counterweighted, and be made from different materials: plastic, wood (hardwood, solid laminates...), fabric, vinyl, leather, with finished/veneers, and don't forget powder coated metalwork may also be included in a seat's underside construction and folding mechanism.
Retractable seating – create an auditorium, at the push of a button
One myth about retractable (or 'telescopic') seating systems is that they can only convey a cutting edge contemporary or even Next Generation look. That's simply not true. Although they can be very NOW and look brilliantly futuristic in the right setting, a telescopic stand can also be ideal at venues where the management is keen to retain a classic or traditional feel. Simply install a retractable seating system with traditionally styled theatre chairs and you've got all the flexibility that contemporary retractable seating offers, without compromising whatsoever on your venue's enchanting historical feel.
Seating can be neatly stowed away. Handy!
Retractable seating:
- Is also sometimes called telescopic seating, telescopic stands, telescopic platforms...
- Is suitable for stadium and arena seating, auditoriums and conference halls, theatres and cultural events, and for bleacher seating
- Can be neatly stowed away in a sports venue or auditorium, creating a flush finish for a stored bleacher
- Can be manually manoeuvrable or motorised (operated by remote control)
- Can mean space is maximised, potential revenue is boosted, possibilities are increased in terms of types of events that can be held, and maintenance costs can be markedly reduced
Seating companies offering a bespoke solution seek to achieve an optimum seating solution for each customer. Telescopic platforms can be fitted with rows of folding chairs or benches made from high grade components and all finished to the highest standard. Quickly and efficiently close away (manually or electronically) a retractable seating system, and get a multipurpose space.
With all this, it's obvious that retractable seating is a tremendously flexible solution, a seating system to suit a broad range of requirements and budgets.