Essay ·
August 19, 2026
Grandstands & Bleachers
Author
Clifton Harness
Date
August 19, 2026
Address
/harness-architecture/
grandstands-bleachers
You're programming a gym, field or assembly space and need to connect a seat count to its section. Row count and bench length determine capacity; tread depth and riser height determine how much space the seating occupies.
The bench capacity assumption is 18 inches per person, with each 36-inch aisle removing two seats per row. Compare a low riser with a steeper section and wider row spacing. The sightline is a geometric ray to one assumed target; it does not establish accessible seating, egress capacity or visibility for a real venue.
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Clifton Harness
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August 19, 2026