Urban space performance venue for provision of entertainment to audience in beach themed setting

Abstract

To disclose an urban space performance venue, which includes a performance surface including a reference point located substantially in its center, having a waterfront setting for providing entertainment to an audience.SOLUTION: A first spectator area is located more closer to a performance surface, is substantially covered with a sandy material, and has an elevation angle of at most 10° with respect to the performance surface. A second spectator area is located further from the performance surface, has an elevation angle of at least 30°, and extends over at least a 90° reference angle view from the reference point. A man-made clear lagoon extends from a side of the performance surface away 10 from the spectator area, partially surrounds the performance area, and is arranged and configured to resemble a portion of a tropical sea. Spectator views include views of the performance surface and the lagoon.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application was filed on December 23, 2019 as a PCT international patent application, claiming the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 538,273, filed on August 12, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 785,086, filed on December 26, 2018, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] With respect to the designation solely in the United States, this application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 538,273, filed on August 12, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 785,086, filed on December 26, 2018, and those applications are incorporated herein by reference. The claims of priority to each of the above-disclosed applications are made to the extent appropriate.

[0003] Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a performance venue in an urban space configured to provide entertainment to an audience interested in a performance display by creating an environment themed on a beach with a tropical-style lagoon that surrounds the performance display, provides versatility, and expands the uses and activities that can be carried out in such a performance venue compared to conventional venues.

Background Art

[0004] Background The music market is constantly changing. A few years ago, music was only available, for example, via physical copies of radio and CDs. However, technological advancements have led to the current trend of digital music downloads and copyright infringement, which has significantly reduced the ability to sell music.

[0005] Therefore, considering these new trends in the music market where digital downloads are easy and copyright infringement is rampant, artists are shifting towards the growing live show and concert market, and the demand for venues where such events can be held is increasing. Generally, venues for hosting large-scale events vary in type, size, and layout, and can be classified into either closed or open venues.

[0006] However, considering the significant increase in demand for live shows, most of these shows are held in places and venues not prepared for these purposes.

[0007] For example, live shows are held in venues such as large stadiums where the stage is placed in a flat area in the center of the stadium. As a result, many audience members are far from the stage, and those sitting in flat areas without slopes, which have poor visibility, or in roofless grandstands with an equally undesirable view for watching the live show, do not have appropriate acoustics or a proper view. Furthermore, stadiums are not known as comfortable or beautiful environments and are recognized as large artificial structures that are not very appealing to young people.

[0008] Another example of a large-scale show held in a venue not prepared for such purposes matches venues such as parks that are not designed for these purposes, do not have the infrastructure required for these types of events, and especially cause problems such as insufficient visibility and acoustics and limited areas for the audience. Since a large flat area is used, audience members far from the stage may not have an appropriate viewing angle to see the stage.

[0009] The use and practice of venues with new and innovative configurations such as amphitheaters have the ability to offer a wide range of possibilities to participants, but they also come with further difficulties. The use of amphitheaters is generally limited to the staging of events, festivals, or screenings, and there is no other use when such events are not taking place. Thus, there is a significant loss of space that could potentially be used for other purposes while events are not being held in an amphitheater venue. Furthermore, the aesthetic composition and features of amphitheaters generally focus on the stage or screen, with less focus on the surrounding area of the venue. As mentioned above, most people direct their interest towards shows for the specific purpose of viewing or purchasing, while on the other hand, they feel great joy in discovering something new, and it is often the case that the main event is merely a pretext for the real purpose of interacting and sharing experiences with family and friends in an attractive atmosphere.

[0010] There is no venue configuration that can solve the above problems and, in addition to having appropriate infrastructure for large-scale events, provide a tropical-style environment of an urban space beach. It is known that most people consider spending time near bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, pools, beaches, etc. to be a very attractive experience, and it is even more appealing if the body of water is a tropical lagoon such as the Caribbean Sea known for its calm and clear turquoise waters or similar to it, but they are generally located in places far from urban space areas and not affordable for most of the population.

[0011] The lack of venues that provide a performance space and are located in close proximity to a body of water characterized by calm and clear turquoise waters, combined with the fact that such bodies of water are usually far from urban space areas and thus cannot permanently attract a large number of visitors, deprives the audience of the possibility of enjoying an entertainment display surrounded by a waterfront-themed environment.

[0012] Many people can enjoy a performance display together, and at the same time, experience a waterfront environment such as a beach environment of a serene urban space with a spread of clear turquoise water as the background, and there is no performance venue that can take it to the next level.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0013] Overview The present invention addresses the above technical limitations by creating an environment themed on a beach in an urban space with a tropical-style lagoon that can be used throughout the year for many activities, including surrounding an entertainment display and, in particular, providing a beach life, allowing the implementation of water sports, allowing a waterfront stroll, providing a lifestyle such as having restaurants and bars near the lagoon, implementing competitions inside and outside the lagoon, providing space for other relaxation or sports activities, and providing a gathering place for family and friends, and by providing a performance venue in an urban space allocated immediately adjacent to an artificial clear lagoon.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a performance venue in an urban space for providing entertainment to spectators in an environment themed like a waterfront urban space beach. It is provided. The venue includes a performance surface arranged for an optimal view of the audience from the audience area. The performance surface has a front side and a rear side. The performance surface includes a reference point located substantially at the center. The performance surface may include display means. There is also provided an audience area extending from the front side of the performance surface, including sitting positions and standing positions. The audience area includes a first audience area located closer to the performance surface and preferably substantially covered with a sandy material similar to a tropical-style beach, and a second audience area located farther from the performance surface. Both the first and second audience areas are configured to be positioned at different heights. The first audience area has an elevation angle of 10° or less with respect to the performance surface, and the second audience area has an elevation angle of at least 30° with respect to the performance surface. The second audience area extends on a surface covering points within a reference angle view of at least 90° from a reference point defining the optimal boundary of the second audience area. The artificial clear lagoon extends substantially in the opposite direction from the audience area from one side of the performance surface. The artificial clear lagoon has a bottom, edge, and surface arranged and configured to resemble a part of a tropical sea. The artificial clear lagoon preferably at least partially surrounds the performance area. The configuration of the foregoing elements enables the audience in the second audience area and the line of sight from the first audience area to have a view of the performance surface, and the artificial clear lagoon 3 creates a performance venue and environment themed on the beach in the urban space.

[0015] These and other variations of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from a more detailed description of the present invention. The advantages and features characterizing the present invention are particularly pointed out in the claims appended hereto and forming a part of this specification. However, in order to understand the present invention more deeply, it is necessary to refer to the drawings forming a part of the present invention and the accompanying description in which the preferred embodiments of the present invention are illustrated and described.

[0016] Description of the Drawings Refer to the drawings, where like numbers indicate like parts throughout several views.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Detailed Description of the Invention The present invention relates to a performance venue in an innovative urban space as seen in FIG. 5. This performance venue in the innovative urban space is an environment themed on a beautiful beach with a tropical - style lagoon surrounding the performance display, which creates an environment themed on a beautiful beach that enables providing versatility and expanding the uses and activities implemented in such a performance venue in an urban space compared to conventional venues, and is configured to provide entertainment to the audience interested in entertainment displays.

[0019] One of the objectives of the present invention is to create a beautiful environment for holding events such as live performances and shows by providing a beautiful tropical-style clear lagoon as the background of the performance venue, and in particular, by providing a beach life, allowing the implementation of water sports, allowing a waterfront walk, providing a lifestyle such as having restaurants and bars near the lagoon, implementing competitions inside and outside the lagoon, providing space for other relaxation or sports activities, providing a gathering place for families and friends, etc., and by providing a beach location of an ideal urban space with various uses and purposes, while creating the concept of "music on the beach". Therefore, it provides a beautiful aesthetic view, provides a sandy beach area, and has a design and configuration of an audience area that can be appropriately viewed by audiences far away from the performance area. In this way, new concepts and configurations of recreation and performance are created.

[0020] Therefore, the present invention discloses an innovative and new concept that does not exist in today's market, which is to hold "music on the beach" with a specific design of an open-air auditorium that provides a beach-like environment of a beautiful urban space with a clear lagoon having a sandy beach as part of the visible surface, enables people far away to appropriately appreciate the performance, and enables the provision of appropriate acoustics.

[0021] The configuration of the present invention enables the creation of a waterfront environment that can be used as a beach or recreation area during "idle" times when specific events are not held, providing year-round flexible use for an innovative performance venue and enhancing the versatility of such a venue. As an example, the performance venue can be used as a beach area of an artificial urban space during the day and events can be held at the same location at night, making it possible to support the venue economically even when no event is held. This is very important and a game-changer in this market. During the absence of shows or events, the performance venue is not used for other purposes as if it were built in a stand-alone configuration. However, with the present invention, it is possible to effectively use such a space not only during shows or events but always.

[0022] An important advantage of the present invention is that it enables the provision of a performance venue in a waterfront environment such as a beach environment in an urban space, thereby enabling the performance display to be provided with beautiful surrounding scenery and recreational, cultural, sports, educational, and commercial activities in the surrounding area, maximizing the use of the venue even when no performance or event is held, which generally cannot be achieved in a closed performance venue such as an indoor amphitheater, arena, or stadium.

[0023] The present invention discloses a performance venue for providing entertainment to audiences in a tropical-style waterfront environment. The performance venue in the urban space includes a performance surface where the main part of the show or event is executed or displayed, which may include display means arranged for an optimal view of the audience from the audience area. The audience area enables a view of an artificial tropical-style clear lagoon that represents the background of the performance surface in an environment themed on beautiful scenery and a beach.

[0024] To provide a comparison with the current space used as the layout and environment of the performance venue, the following table is shown.

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[0026] The performance venue of the urban space according to the present invention includes a performance surface that may include display means arranged for an optimal view of the audience from the audience area, and the audience area allows a view of an artificial clear lagoon that represents the background of the performance surface with a beautiful view. The audience area is designed so that, regardless of the specific position of the audience within the venue, the seats or standing positions are arranged and aligned to provide a view of the performance surface, preferably with little obstruction of the display means (if present), and to provide excellent acoustics for listening to the show or performance. for listening to the show or performance.

[0027] Embodiments according to the present invention utilize a performance venue such as an amphitheater having an audience area arranged at an angle overlooking the performance surface and the artificial clear lagoon of the background. The artificial clear lagoon includes a bottom, edge, and surface configured to resemble a part of a tropical sea, and the edge of the artificial clear lagoon at least partially surrounds the performance surface.

[0028] The edge of the lagoon can have various configurations, such as a vertical wall, a shallow area, and / or a beach-type zero-entry edge similar to a tropical-style beach environment.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the artificial lagoon that is directly adjacent to and / or partially surrounds the performance surface has sand and is a beach-type edge that resembles the appearance of a tropical-style beach.

[0030] The performance area according to the present invention is an area where the main show or event held in the performance venue is generally held. The performance area may include display means arranged and positioned for an optimal view of the audience from the audience area.

[0031] The performance venue according to the present invention preferably refers to any kind of amphitheater-like structure, configuration, and stage that can be adapted to any development form that can be more formal or more flexible and versatile, and the maximum number of people that can be accommodated, and the maximum number of people that can be accommodated in the performance venue ultimately depends on the desired density, for example, from a group of family and friends arranged on a picnic blanket to the audience seated in rows in the amphitheater.

[0032] The display means according to the present invention can be any means that enables the display of entertainment, shows, and / or performances, and preferably is selected from the group including, among others, video sets, screens, video displays. The screen or stage can also be used for live or recorded events or streaming of general media, and the stage area can be used, among other things, for broadcasting or holding e-sports tournaments, concerts, plays, shows, performances.

[0033] The optimal view of the audience according to the present invention requires that a determined viewing angle from the audience area to the performance area and further to the display means is achieved, and thus enables an unobstructed view of the performance area, preferably the display means, regardless of the specific position of the audience within the performance venue.

[0034] The performance surface is generally located near an artificial clear lagoon and can have various shapes and sizes. In certain embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the performance surface is configured such that the performance surface is embedded within the lagoon and is separable from the lagoon by the edge of the lagoon, and is surrounded by an artificial clear lagoon.

[0035] In other embodiments of the present invention, the performance area is completely surrounded by an artificial clear lagoon and is arranged as an island within the lagoon or as a floating performance surface.

[0036] In other embodiments of the present invention, the performance surface is positioned near an artificial clear lagoon and is not substantially attached thereto. In one embodiment of the present invention, the performance surface is positioned in an arrangement that enables it to include display means arranged and positioned for optimal viewing by the audience from the audience area.

[0037] The performance surface can have many shapes and configurations such as circular, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, oval or any other arbitrary shape, has a front side and a rear side, and includes a reference point substantially centered on the entertainment means. The reference point according to the present invention is a point that serves as a reference for calculating the viewing angle achieved from the audience area. In a preferred embodiment, the audience area extends on a surface that covers at least points within a viewing angle of at least about 30°, more preferably at least about 60°, from the reference point 1C.

[0038] The audience area according to the present invention is an area that accommodates audiences who are interested in the entertainment display, and includes at least seats and standing positions. It is also preferably positioned on a surface extending from the front side among the sides of the performance surface. In some embodiments, at least a part of the artificial clear lagoon is located between at least a part of the front side among the sides of the performance surface and the audience area, but in all cases, the artificial clear lagoon does not obstruct the view of the audience from the audience area to the performance surface.

[0039] As used herein, the first audience area represents an area that is closer to the performance surface, and the second audience area represents an area that is farther from the performance surface. Its configuration can preferably be changed according to its use, and its configuration preferably indicates, among other things, seating means, seating layout, and the maximum number of attendees that can be accommodated.

[0040] The audience area includes a first audience area and a second audience area, which are preferably flat areas. Both the first and second audience areas are configured to be arranged at different heights. The highest point of the first audience area has an elevation angle of 10° or less with respect to the performance surface, and the second audience area has an elevation angle of at least 10°, preferably 30°, with respect to the performance surface. This contributes to enabling an unobstructed view from the audience area to the performance surface and then to the entertainment means. As a distinguishable feature, due to the configuration of the audience area, the audience can obtain an unobstructed view not only of the performance surface and the entertainment means but also of the artificial clear lagoon, thereby creating an immersive environment that improves the audience's experience.

[0041] Both spectator areas can include seating means selected from the group including a standing spectator platform, a sitting spectator platform, chairs, and combinations thereof. The second spectator area, as described above, can change its seating, layout, and maximum occupancy configuration, includes a seating platform, and in one embodiment of the present invention, enables a maximum average density of four spectators per square meter.

[0042] In a very innovative way, the spectator area according to the features of the present invention means accommodating spectators who are interested in the entertainment display, but as a distinguishable feature, it can also have alternative uses when the entertainment display is not being held or when there is no event. For example, the spectator area can accommodate people who wish to sunbathe, rest, or sit within the artificial clear lagoon site in both the first and second areas. In another embodiment of the present invention, the second spectator area can include tall structures and buildings that enable having a view of the performance area.

[0043] In particular, the first spectator area according to the present invention, which is generally a flat area aligned with the performance area, can include sand, is used as a sandy beach area during non-event periods, and during event periods, can represent, for example, an area for VIP seats in particular. Preferably, the first spectator area is substantially covered with a sandy material such that the line of sight from the spectators in the second spectator area can simultaneously see the spectator area, the display means, and the artificial clear lagoon, creating an environment themed on the waterfront.

[0044] Preferably, the spectators in the first spectator area sit in the sand, which is a completely different feeling from sitting on a hard surface or on grass, and provides a completely new experience for the performance spectators.

[0045] In certain embodiments of the present invention, both the first and second audience areas can be configured in an overall flat arrangement that allows for a larger surface area to accommodate people who wish to sunbathe, rest, or sit within the grounds of an artificial, clear lagoon.

[0046] According to the present invention, an artificial, clear lagoon is a large body of water that holds clear water, has a water color and hue ranging from turquoise to emerald, has a hue that occurs naturally in a tropical environment (i.e., near the tropics), and has a depth ranging from about 0.5 meters to a maximum of about 6 meters or more. Such an artificial, clear lagoon generally has a light-colored bottom derived from light-colored sand, and the differences in their depths create different color hues within the same body of water, with the water being clearer at shallower depths and having a stronger color at deeper depths. These tropical-style lagoons constitute a typical Caribbean landscape that is internationally recognized and known to the general public.

[0047] The performance venue according to the present invention can be mostly outdoors or can be completely or partially covered by a dome or structure, thereby enabling year-round use and activities in a location with strong seasonality and allowing winter events to be held within the dome. Such a dome can be structural, i.e., inflatable, and can be arranged and configured to cover all or part of the tropical-style lagoon. In such a case, the performance venue further comprises an external structure that is domed in a shape that substantially covers at least a part of the performance area and the audience area.

[0048] The performance venue is preferably located in an urban space area that is easily accessible to the audience, which refers to an environment and location of the type that has road connections and access and is an enclosed area with a population of at least 200,000 people within a radius of 30 miles.

[0049] The total number of seats in the performance venue can preferably be between 10 and 10,000, depending on the total area dedicated to the venue space and the performance surface.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the facilities surrounding the tropical-style lagoon are artificially set with the sea as the theme, including the use of blue and white inspired by lighthouses and beach shops.

[0051] The lagoon can also be illuminated through a lighting system to enable night use and provide a spectacular night view. The lighting system includes an external lighting system and / or an underwater system.

[0052] The lagoon can also accommodate recreational or aesthetic waves, such as surfing waves that can cause water movement.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the performance venue in the urban space can include and / or be surrounded by recreational facilities. Examples of recreational facilities include restaurants, bars, shops, stores, cafes, restaurants, beach centers, promenades, hotels, entertainment facilities, virtual and immersive experiences, and similar facilities and amenities are included.

[0054] As part of the performance venue in the urban space of the present invention, the following elements are included.

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[0056] Other components and methods embodying the principles of the present invention can be configured within the spirit and scope of the present invention. The configurations described herein are provided only as examples of embodiments incorporating the principles of the present invention. Other modifications and changes are within the knowledge of those skilled in the art and are included within the broad scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An urban space performance venue for providing entertainment to audiences in an environment themed like a beach in an urban waterfront urban space, - A performance surface (1) arranged for an optimal view of the audience from the audience area (2), having a front side (1a) and a rear side (1b), including a reference point (1c) located substantially at its center, and a performance surface (1) that may include display means (4); - An audience area (2) including sitting positions and standing positions, extending from the front side of the performance surface, including a first audience area (2a) located closer to the performance surface and substantially covered with a sandy material similar to a tropical-style beach, and a second audience area (2b) located farther from the performance surface, both the first and second audience areas being configured to be positioned at different heights, the first audience area (2a) having an elevation angle of 10° or less with respect to the performance surface, the second audience area (2b) having an elevation angle of at least 30° with respect to the performance surface (1), and the second audience area (2b) extending on a surface covering a point within a reference angle view of at least 90° from the reference point (1c) defining the optimal boundary of the second audience area (2b), an audience area (2); - An artificial clear lagoon (3) extending substantially in the opposite direction from the audience area (2) from one side of the performance surface (1), having a bottom (3a), an edge (3b), and a surface (3c) configured to resemble a part of a tropical sea, and including an artificial clear lagoon (3) at least partially surrounding the performance area; The configuration of the foregoing elements is such that the lines of sight from the audiences in the second audience area (2b) and the first audience area (2a) have a view of the performance surface (1) and the artificial clear lagoon 3 in order to create a performance venue and environment themed on the beach of the urban space. An urban space performance venue.

2. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the audience area (2) extends from the edge (3c) of the artificial clear lagoon (3) separated from the performance surface (1), and as a result, at least a part of the artificial clear lagoon (3) is between the audience area (2) and the performance surface.

3. The performance venue according to claim 1, further comprising an external structure such as a dome (5) that substantially covers at least a part of the performance surface (1) and the audience area (2).

4. The second audience represents an area located further away from the performance surface, and its configuration can preferably be changed according to its use. The configuration preferably indicates, inter alia, seating means, seating layout, and the maximum number of attendees that can be accommodated. The performance venue according to claim 1.

5. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the second audience area (2b) includes a seating platform.

6. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the second audience area (2b) includes an efficient amount of seating means that enables a maximum average density of 4 audiences per square meter.

7. The performance venue according to claim 6, wherein the seating means is selected from the group consisting of a platform for standing spectators, a platform for sitting spectators, chairs, and combinations thereof.

8. The audience area can accommodate people who wish to sunbathe, rest, or sit within the site of the artificial clear lagoon in both its first and second areas. The performance venue according to claim 1.

9. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the surface (3b) of the artificial clear lagoon is at least about 5,000 square meters.

10. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the clear lagoon (3) has different types of edges such as vertical walls, shallow areas, or a zero-entry edge like a beach similar to a tropical beach environment.

11. The edge of the artificial lagoon that is directly adjacent to and / or partially surrounds the performance surface has sand and is a beach-type edge that resembles the appearance of a tropical-style beach. The performance venue according to claim 1.

12. The display means according to the present invention can be any means that enables the display of entertainment, shows, and / or performances, and preferably is selected from the group consisting of sets, screens, video displays, among others. The performance venue according to claim 1.

13. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the reference angle is at least 120°.

14. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the lagoon (3) has a depth of at least 0.5 meters and a maximum of 6 meters.

15. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the facilities surrounding the tropical-style lagoon are artificially set with a beach theme, including the use of blue and white colors.

16. The performance venue according to claim 1, which can also illuminate the lagoon through an illumination system to enable night use and provide a spectacular night view.

17. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the lagoon accepts recreational waves such as surfing waves or aesthetic waves that can cause water movement for surfing.

18. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the performance area is completely surrounded by the artificial clear lagoon and is arranged as an island within the lagoon or as a floating performance surface.

19. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the conventional swimming pool can be arranged between the lagoon and the audience area.

20. The performance venue in the urban space can include and / or be surrounded by recreational facilities. Examples of the recreational facilities include restaurants, bars, shops, stores, cafes, restaurants, beach centers, promenades, hotels, entertainment facilities, virtual and immersive experiences, and similar facilities and amenities.

21. The total number of seats in the performance venue can preferably be 10 to 10,000 people. The performance venue according to claim 1.

22. The performance venue according to claim 1, wherein the second audience area can include high structures and buildings that enable having a view of the performance surface.

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