Retractable Seating - Where do I start?

30 September 2016

Retractable or telescopic seating allows your venue to truly be multipurpose.  Retractable seating or telescopic seating is rows of multiple tiers of deck platforms that store away into a closed position when the area is required to be used for other purposes.  You can however, be forgiven if you find the options mind boggling.

Here are a few key things Alloyfold have found to be key things to consider when selecting a retractable seating system.

When designing a seating system there are many considerations such as:

  • Type of system - fixed, recessed, mobile or travelling freestanding.
  • Seat style and finish options - A range of seat styles available from bleacher seating to padded and upholstered theatre seats
  • Seat fold down options - manual, manual semi-automatic folding or semi-automatic folding
  • Platform movement options - integrated motors, power tractor, portable dollies, manual or forklift
  • Deck finishes - clear plywood, phenolic non-slip finish, carpet or vinyl
  • Aesthetic finishes for rear and sides of system - fascia panels, side panels, rear panels or curtains
  • Safety rails - self-stacking, folding, removable
  • Accessibility & non-slip options
  • Accessories - aisle lighting, floor overlay boards, row numbers and writing tablets

Our team will work with you to design a solution that works best for your space. Enquire for a detailed information PDF.