MODULAR WALL

Abstract

A modular wall designed for use in venues with one or more rows of seats. The modular wall comprises a first end wall member with a defined first width, a second end wall member with a defined second width, and a plurality of medial wall members. In the assembled state, the plurality of medial wall members are positioned between and connected to the first and second end wall members. The medial wall members include some members with a third width and others with a fourth width, where the third width is different from at least one of the first and second widths, and the fourth width is different from the third width. This modular design allows for versatile and customizable configurations to suit various venue layouts and seating arrangements.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to modular walls for use in entertainment venues.

BACKGROUND

Entertainment venues such as stadiums, concert halls, opera houses, and movie theatres have seating arranged to optimize patron experience which may consider viewing, listening or privacy among other factions. One means of accomplishing enhanced patron experience is through seat placement in rows which may be on level or incline floor or tiered seating arrangements to enhance an audience's sightlines to the performance area. These tiered seating arrangements typically include multiple rows of seats, with each row positioned on a different tier or level. To facilitate movement throughout the venue, aisles are generally provided between the rows of seats. These aisles allow patrons to traverse the venue easily. To enhance safety and assist with movement, barriers such as handrails, half walls, or knee walls may be installed between the aisles and the seating rows.

SUMMARY

A modular wall is designed for use in a venue with one or more seat. One embodiment of this is a modular wall designed for use in a venue theatre with one or more rows of seats arranged in a tiered seating arrangement. The modular wall comprises a first end wall member defining a first width, a second end wall member defining a second width, and one or more medial wall members in the smallest embodiment the first end wall, the second end wall and the medial wall members are the same unit In an assembled state, the medial wall members are disposed between the first and second end wall members. These medial wall members include a first medial wall member defining a third width and a second medial wall member defining a fourth width, where at least one of the third width and the fourth width is different from the first width.

The modular wall can be configured such that the first width and the second width may or not be the same. Each of the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the medial wall members includes a frame assembly with one or more frame members, a front panel fixed to the frame assembly and configured to face the rear portion of the seats, and a rear panel fixed to the frame assembly and facing away from the front panel. The tiered seating arrangement includes a tiered floor formed by one or more risers, and the front panel extends obliquely to the risers.

In one or more embodiments, the panels of the modular wall may include integrated features that enable assembly of the panels to one another and eliminates the use of a separate frame assembly that includes the brackets described herein.

The front panel can be arranged so that its top region is spaced apart from the backrest of the seats to accommodate reclining. Each wall member may also include a top panel disposed on top of the front and rear panels, with the top panel angled towards the floor. Alternatively, the member(s) may be of adequate thickness or structure such that the member(s) surfaces provide all functions.

A modular wall for use in a venue may include a plurality of medial wall members, where some medial wall members define a third width and others define a fourth width. The third width is different from at least one of the first and second widths, and the fourth width is different from the third width. The fourth width may be less than the third width.

In one embodiment, each wall member may include a frame assembly with one or more frame members, a front panel fixed to the frame assembly and configured to face the rear portion of the seats, and a rear panel fixed to the frame assembly and facing away from the front panel. The tiered seating arrangement includes a tiered floor formed by one or more risers, and the front panel extends obliquely to the risers.

The modular wall may further comprise a plurality of side panels, including at least a first side panel and a second side panel. The first end wall member includes the first side panel, and the second end wall member includes the second side panel. Some side panels are interstitially disposed between pairs of medial wall members.

Each wall member includes a means to make it essentially stationary relative to the patron. In one embodiment the frame assembly may include one or more brackets. The first end wall member includes a first bracket and a second bracket, while the second end wall member includes a third bracket and a fourth bracket. The first bracket is fixed to the first side panel to form a first exterior end surface, and the fourth bracket is fixed to the second side panel to form a second exterior end surface, with the second exterior end surface opposing the first exterior end surface. The first bracket and the fourth bracket are symmetrically mirrored with respect to one another, and the first base bracket and the third base bracket are substantially identical. In other embodiments the features of symmetry may be eliminated or the brackets may be incorporated into the members due to the members thickness or structure or means of joining to/with other members.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a modular wall for use in a tiered venue is provided. The venue may include a plurality of rows comprising one or more seats, and the rows may have a non-uniform row length. The modular wall assembly may include a first modular wall and a second modular wall, the first modular wall may be configured for use in a first row of the plurality of rows, and the second modular wall may be configured for use in a second row of the plurality of rows. The first row may have a first length and the second row may have a second length that is different than the first length. The first and second modular walls may each include a first end wall member defining a first width, a second end wall member defining a second width, at least one first medial wall member defining a third width, and at least one second medial wall defining a fourth width. The at least one first medial wall member and the at least one second medial wall member may be collectively configured to be disposed between the first end wall member and the second end wall member. A quantity of the at least one first medial wall disposed in the first modular wall is greater than a quantity of the at least one medial wall member disposed in the second modular wall.

The modular units may include features which(s) which enhances venue operation or patron experience. Embodiments may include, providing additional privacy for the patron or shield portions of the venue from view in one embodiment the feature may limit the view of the underside of the seat or view of light sources or including items such as reading lights, call buttons, sound/light enhancers/attenuators, wiring, and 4DX type devices. These features may or may not be parallel to other modular units. These features may or may not be parallel to other modular units.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary venue provided with a tiered seating arrangement.

FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of an exemplary modular wall.

FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the modular wall shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 shows a side plan view modular wall shown in FIG. 2 and a seat 100 in reclined position.

FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of an exemplary modular wall without front panels.

FIG. 5A shows a detail view taken along lines A-A in FIG. 5.

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a pair of first base brackets.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a second base bracket.

FIG. 8 shows a rear perspective view of a modular wall assembly according to another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments can take various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features could be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative bases for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the embodiments. As those of ordinary skill in the art will understand, various features illustrated and described with reference to any one of the figures can be combined with features illustrated in one or more other figures to produce embodiments that are not explicitly illustrated or described. The combinations of features illustrated provide representative embodiments for typical application. Various combinations and modifications of the features consistent with the teachings of this disclosure, however, could be desired for particular applications or implementations.

“A”, “an”, and “the” as used herein refers to both singular and plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. By way of example, “a processor” programmed to perform various functions refers to one processor programmed to perform each and every function, or more than one processor collectively programmed to perform each of the various functions.

The term “substantially” or “about” may be used herein to describe disclosed or claimed embodiments. The term “substantially” or “about” may modify a value or relative characteristic disclosed or claimed in the present disclosure. In such instances, “substantially” or “about” may signify that the value or relative characteristic it modifies is within ±0%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% or 10% of the value or relative characteristic.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engaged to,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). The term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

Entertainment venues such as stadiums, concert halls, opera houses, and movie theatres often feature tiered seating arrangements to ensure that audiences have suitable sightlines to the performance area. These tiered seating arrangements typically include multiple rows of seats, with each row positioned on a different tier or level. To facilitate movement throughout the venue, aisles are generally provided between the rows of seats. These aisles allow patrons to traverse the venue easily.

To enhance safety and assist with movement, barriers such as handrails, half walls, or knee walls are commonly installed between the aisles and the seating rows. These barriers are designed to prevent accidents and provide support to individuals as they navigate the aisles. In certain venues, the seats may be capable of reclining, necessitating that the barriers be spaced a sufficient distance from the backrests of the seats to accommodate the reclining motion.

However, the spacing required between the barriers and the seats creates a gap. This gap can become a repository for trash, personal objects, and other debris that may fall into it. Cleaning this narrow gap is often challenging and time-consuming, leading to increased labor costs and potential downtime for cleaning and maintenance. The difficulty in accessing and cleaning these gaps can also result in an accumulation of debris, which may affect the overall cleanliness and appearance of the venue.

When handrails are used as barriers, they are typically constructed from metal tubing or metal railings. The installation process involves bringing the metal materials into the venue, cutting them to the appropriate size, welding, and assembling them on-site. This process is labor-intensive and requires precise craftsmanship.

Alternatively, knee walls or half walls are constructed using stick construction methods. This involves using wood studs or beams that must be measured, cut, and fixed to one another using screws, nails, or other fasteners. The constructed frame is then cladded with a finish surface and painted to achieve the desired appearance. Similar to handrails, the construction and installation of stick-built barriers are labor-intensive, costly, and require additional downtime for the venue to accommodate the construction process.

Overall, the current methods for providing barriers between aisles and seating rows in entertainment venues present several challenges, including the difficulty of cleaning gaps, the labor-intensive nature of construction and installation, increased costs, and potential downtime for the venue. These issues highlight the need for improved solutions that address these problems effectively.

The present disclosure attempts to address one or more of the above-mentioned problems.

The modular wall assembly designed for tiered venues is an innovative solution aimed at optimizing the spatial arrangement and enhancing the audience experience. The venue in question comprises multiple rows of seating, each with varying lengths to accommodate the tiered structure. This modular assembly includes distinct walls tailored to fit specific rows, ensuring that each row's unique dimensions are addressed effectively. The primary purpose of these walls is to provide separation between different sections, facilitating better organization and potentially improving storage, safety, light levels, acoustics and/or sightlines for the patron(s) but other benefits can be understood by someone skilled in the art.

The modular wall assembly may include different sized walls some of which are configured for use in a longer row and other walls for use in shorter rows. The first row, with its greater length, requires a more extensive wall, while the second row, being shorter, necessitates a more compact wall. Each modular wall includes several integral parts: a first end wall member, a second end wall member, and multiple medial wall members. The end wall members define the outermost boundaries of the divider, while the medial wall members are positioned between these end members to span the required length.

What sets this modular wall assembly apart is its adaptability to non-uniform row lengths. The first modular wall, designed for the longer row, incorporates a greater number of medial wall members compared to the second modular wall. This design allows for the modular wall to be extended or contracted based on the specific requirements of each row. The widths of the end wall members and medial wall members are standardized, ensuring consistency and ease of assembly. By varying the number of medial wall members, the modular walls can be customized to fit any row length within the tiered venue. This invention includes the design the solution of minimizing the number of unique wall unit sizes to construct the wall while complying with safety or legal requirements/standards.

The benefits of this modular wall assembly are manifold. It provides a flexible and scalable solution for venues with varied seating arrangements, enhancing the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal of the space. The modular nature of the assembly allows for quick and straightforward installation, as well as easy modifications if the seating configuration changes. Additionally, the use of standardized widths for the wall members ensures that the components are interchangeable and can be easily replaced or upgraded. This technology not only improves the structural organization of tiered venues but also contributes to a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for the audience. Moreover the relatively simple construction provides an off-the-shelf solution that may be easier to assemble and install within a venue as compared to metal handrails and stick construction knee-walls as described above.

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary venue provided with a tiered seating arrangement. FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of an exemplary modular wall. FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the modular wall shown in FIG. 2.

The venue may include a stepped floor F formed by risers R and several rows of seats such as a first row R1 and a second row R2. The seats 100 disposed in the row include a backrest 102 that may be adjusted by a recliner (not illustrated) to enable inclination of the backrest 102 relative to other portions of the seat. The first row R1 of seats 100 may be disposed forward and lower than the seats 100′ disposed in the second row R2 and an aisle A may be disposed between the first and second rows R1, R2.

The rows R1, R2 of seats 100, 100′ may be spaced apart from a front face FF of each of the risers R to form a gap G between the front face FF and the rows of seats 100. The first row R1 may have a first length L1 and include a first modular wall assembly 104 and the second row R2 may have a second length L2 and include a second modular wall assembly 106. The first length L1 of the first row R1 may be substantially the same as the length of the first modular wall assembly 104 and the second length L2 of the second row R2 may be substantially the same as the length of the second modular wall assembly 106.

As described herein, the modular wall is highly adaptable for rows of seats having a non-uniform lengths. To explain this point, the first modular wall assembly 104 shown in FIGS. 3-7 and the adaptability of the same will be described below. The first modular wall assembly 104 includes a first end wall member 108, a second end wall member 110, a first medial wall member 112, a second medial wall member 114, and a third medial wall member 116. As will be described in greater detail below, certain wall members may vary in width, while others may have a common width, and in order to alter the width of the entire modular wall assembly, different wall members may be utilized to adjust the width of the modular wall assembly as required based on the length of the various rows. Additionally or alternatively, with limited exceptions, the components forming one wall member may also be used for other wall members, thus enabling a reduction in the number of components and relatively easy assembly.

The first end wall member 108 may define a first width W1, the second end wall member 110 may define a second width W2, and the first medial wall member 112 may define a third width W3. The first, second, and third widths, W1, W2, W3 may be substantially identical to one another (e.g., approximately 26 inches). The second medial wall member 114 may define a fourth width W4 and the third medial wall member 116 may define a fifth width W5, the fifth width W5 may be less than the fourth width W4. In one or more embodiments, the fourth width W4 may be approximately 9 inches wide and the fifth width W5 may be 6 inches wide.

The wall members 108, 110, 112, 114, 116 may share several common components to facilitate a relatively simple design that is readily configured for assembly and installation within a theatre or other venue. The first end wall member 108, the second end wall member 110, and the first medial wall member 112 may each include a front panel 120, a rear panel 136, one or more side panels 126, a top panel 130, and a frame assembly that may include a first base bracket 142, a second base bracket 144, one or more upper attachment brackets 146, and one or more medial attachment brackets 148. The second medial wall member 132 may include a second top panel 122 and a second rear panel 138 and the third medial wall member 116 may include a third front panel 124 and a third rear panel 140. As shown in FIG. 4, the first front panel 120 (and the other front panels 132, 134, 136) are angled with respect to the floor F so as to provide sufficient space for the backrest 102 of the seat 100 to be reclined. Positioning the front panels 120, 122, 124 on such an angle minimizes the gap between the base or bottom portion of the seat 100 and the modular walls 104, 106 while permitting the reclining of the backrest 102.

The modular wall assemblies 104, 106 may also include one or more top panels that may function as a handle or railing for those walking through the aisle to grasp. The top panels may be sized or have different widths for each of the wall members 108, 110, 112, 114, 116. As an example, the first end wall member 108, the second end wall member 110, and the first medial wall member 112 may each include a first top panel 130 that may be fixed to the side panels, first front panel 120, and the first rear panels 136 by the upper attachment brackets 142. The second medial wall member 114 may include a second top panel 132 and the third medial wall member 116 may include a third top panel 134 that may be fixed to the side panels 126, rear panels 138, 140, and front panels 122, 124 in a similar manner as described with reference to the first top panel 130. The top panels 130, 132, 134 may be angled or sloped to the vehicle floor to discourage the placement of objects (e.g., drinks, food, personal effects) from being placed on top of the modular wall assemblies 104, 106. While separate top panels 130, 132, 134 are described herein and shown in figures, the use of one continuous top panel is readily contemplated by the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of an exemplary modular wall without front panels. Each of the wall members 108-116 may include a pair of the side panels 126 that may be fixed to the first and second base brackets 142, 144. The base brackets 142, 144 may be fixed to the floor F or one or more of the seats 100, 100′. FIG. 5A shows a detail view taken along lines A-A in FIG. 5, in which a side panel 126 of the first end wall member 108 and a side panel 126 of the first medial wall member 110 are each attached to the first base bracket 142. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a pair of first base brackets 142 without the side panels 126, the first front panels 120, and the first rear panels 136. For purposes of clarity, each of the first base brackets 142 are spaced apart from one another in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a first base bracket 142 and a second base bracket 144.

The first and second base brackets 142, 144 may each include a main body 150 that may have a substantially planar shape configured to lie along the floor F. One or more flanges configured for attachment to one or more of the panels may extend from the main body 150 and one or more locking members and tabs configured facilitate connection between the wall members 108-114 may also extend from the main body 150.

As an example, a first side panel flange 152 and a second side panel flange 154 may each extend from one side of the main body 150 in a direction substantially orthogonal to the main body 150. The first side panel flange 152 and the second side panel flange 154 of the pair of first base bracket 142 may define one or more apertures configured to receive fasteners 166 (e.g., machine screws, self-tapping screws, bolts) that may extend through or thread into one or more of the side panels 126. A front panel flange 158 may extend from an end region of the main body 150 along an angle that is oblique to the floor so that when the front panels 120, 122, 124 are assembled to the base brackets 142, 144, the front panels 120, 122, 124 are angled with respect to the floor. A rear flange 156 may extend from an end portion of the main body 150 at an angle that is substantially orthogonal to the main body 150. The rear flange 156 is configured for attachment to the rear panels 136, 138, 140.

The first and second base brackets 142, 144 may be configured to be attached to one another as one of the wall members 108, 110, 112, 114, 116 is attached to another of the wall members 108, 110, 112, 114, 116. As an example, one or more locking tabs 160, 162 may extend from a lateral side of the main body 150 and one or more locking members 164 may extend from the other lateral side of the main body 150. In one or more embodiments, the locking members 164 may be formed by a bent tab configured to sandwich one or more of the locking tabs to the floor F. To fix the pair of first base brackets to one another, one of the base brackets 142 may be slid towards the other base bracket (e.g., along the directional arrow D) so that the locking tabs 162 slide under the locking members 164. One or more portions of the base brackets may define one or more apertures configured to receive a fastener (not illustrated) to anchor the base brackets 142, 144 to the floor F, one of the seats 100, 100′ or both.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the second base bracket 144. The second base bracket 144 may be mirrored with respect to the first base bracket 142 and configured for use with the second end wall member 110. As an example, the second base bracket 144 may only be needed for an exterior side or surface of one of the end wall members 108, 110.

FIG. 8 shows a rear-perspective view of another modular wall assembly 190 according to one or more embodiments. The modular wall assembly 190 may include one or more receptacles that may be configured store a venue goer's possessions (e.g., purse, handbag, backpack, coats) to avoid having to place such objects in an occupied seat or on the floor of the venue. The modular wall assembly includes substantially the same components as described above with the exception of shelf panels and shorter rear panels. The shelf panels 182, 184, 186 may extend between the side panels 126 and fixed to the medial brackets (FIG. 5). The rear panels 170, 172, 174 may be shorter than the rear panels 136, 138, 140 to expose the shelf panels 180, 182, 184 and the receptacles 176, 178, 189.

Referring now to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the modular wall assemblies 104, 106, 190 may be configured for routing power cables, data cables, or both (not illustrated) from a power supply to one or more of the seats 100, 100′. As an example, conduit 168 may extend through the side panels 126 between a first cable aperture 188, defined by one of the rear panels 136, 138, 140, to a second cable aperture 190 that may be defined by one or more of the front panels 120, 122, 124. While the power and data cables are not show, applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 10,349,744 discloses a powered recliner chair system including a power wiring or data wiring and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms encompassed by the claims. The words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. As previously described, the features of various embodiments can be combined to form further embodiments of the invention that may not be explicitly described or illustrated. While various embodiments could have been described as providing advantages or being preferred over other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more desired characteristics, those of ordinary skill in the art recognize that one or more features or characteristics can be compromised to achieve desired overall system attributes, which depend on the specific application and implementation. These attributes can include, but are not limited to cost, strength, durability, life cycle cost, marketability, appearance, packaging, size, serviceability, weight, manufacturability, ease of assembly, etc. As such, to the extent any embodiments are described as less desirable than other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more characteristics, these embodiments are not outside the scope of the disclosure and can be desirable for particular applications.

Claims

1. A modular wall for use in a venue provided with one or more rows of one or more seats, the modular wall comprising:

a first end wall member defining a first width;

a second end wall member defining a second width; and

one or more medial wall members, wherein in an assembled state, the one or more medial wall members are disposed between the first and second end wall members, wherein the one or more medial wall members include a first medial wall member and a second medial wall member, the first medial wall member defining a third width, and the second media wall member defining a fourth width, and

wherein at least one of the third width and the fourth width are different than the first width.

2. The modular wall of claim 1, wherein the first width and the second width are the same.

3. The modular wall of claim 1, wherein the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the one or more medial wall members each include,

a frame assembly provided with one or more frame members,

a front panel, wherein in the assembled state the front panel is fixed to the frame assembly and configured to face a rear portion of the one or more seats disposed in the one or more rows, and

a rear panel fixed to the frame assembly and facing away from the front panel, wherein the tiered seating arrangement includes a tiered floor formed by one or more risers,

wherein in the assembled state, the front panel is configured to extend along a direction is oblique to the one or more risers.

4. The modular wall of claim 3, wherein the front panel is arranged with respect to the floor so that a top region of the front panel is spaced apart from a backrest of the one or more seats to accommodate reclining of the backrest.

5. The modular wall of claim 4, wherein each of the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the one or more medial wall members include a top panel, wherein in the assembled state, the top panel is disposed on top of the front panel and the rear panel.

6. The modular wall of claim 5, wherein the top panel is angled towards the floor.

7. A modular wall for use in a venue provided with a one or more rows of one or more seats arranged in a tiered seating arrangement, the modular wall comprising:

a first end wall member defining a first width;

a second end wall member defining a second width; and

a plurality of medial wall members, wherein in an assembled state, the plurality of medial wall members are disposed between and connected to the first end wall member and the second wall member, wherein some medial wall members of the plurality of wall members define a third width and other medial wall members of the plurality of wall members define a fourth width, wherein the third width is different than at least one of the first and second widths and the fourth width is different than the third width.

8. The modular wall of claim 7, wherein the fourth width is less than the third width.

9. The modular wall of claim 7, wherein each of the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the plurality of medial wall members each include,

a frame assembly provided with one or more frame members,

a front panel, wherein in the assembled state the front panel is fixed to the frame assembly and configured to face a rear portion of the one or more seats disposed in the one or more rows, and

a rear panel fixed to the frame assembly and facing away from the front panel, wherein the tiered seating arrangement includes a tiered floor formed by one or more risers,

wherein in the assembled state, the front panel is configured to extend along a direction is oblique to the one or more risers.

10. The modular wall of claim 9, further comprising:

a plurality of side panels including at least a first side panel and a second side panel, wherein the first end wall member includes the first side panel and the second end wall member includes the second side panel, wherein some side panels of the plurality of side panels are interstitially disposed between pairs of medial wall members of the plurality of medial wall members.

11. The modular wall of claim 10, wherein each of the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the plurality of medial wall members each include,

a frame assembly including one or more base brackets, wherein the first end wall member includes a first base bracket and a second base bracket, the second end wall member including a third base bracket and a fourth base bracket,

wherein the first base bracket is fixed to the first side panel to form a first exterior end surface of the first end wall member and the fourth base bracket is fixed to the second side panel to form a second exterior end surface of the second end wall member, wherein the second exterior end surfaces opposes the first exterior end surface.

12. The modular wall of claim 11, wherein the first base bracket and the fourth base bracket are symmetrically mirrored with respect to one another.

13. The modular wall of claim 11, wherein the first base bracket and the third base bracket are substantially identical to one another.

14. The modular wall of claim 7, wherein each of the first end wall member, the second end wall member, and the plurality of medial wall members each include,

a frame assembly including one or more base brackets, wherein some of the one or more base brackets are configured to fix the plurality of medial wall members to one another and other base brackets of the one or more base brackets are configured to fix the first end wall member to a first medial wall member of the plurality of wall members to the first end wall member.

15. The modular wall of claim 14, wherein the one or more base brackets including a first base bracket and a second base bracket, the first and second base brackets each including,

a main body have a substantially planar shape,

one or more tabs extending from a first lateral side of the main body,

one or more locking members extending from a second lateral side of the main body, the second lateral side of the main body opposing the first lateral side of the main body, wherein in the assembled state, the first base bracket is fixed to the first end wall member and the second base bracket is fixed to a medial wall member of the plurality of medial wall members,

wherein the one or more locking members of the first base bracket are configured to engage the one or more tabs of the second base bracket so that the medial wall member is fixed to the first end member.

16. The modular wall of claim 15, wherein each locking member of the one or more locking members is formed by a bent tab, wherein the bent tab of the first base bracket configured to sandwich the one or more tabs of the second base bracket to a floor of the tiered seating arrangement.

17. A wall assembly for use in a tiered venue, the venue including a plurality of rows comprising one or more seats, the plurality of rows having a non-uniform row length, the modular divider wall assembly comprising:

a first modular wall configured for use in a first row of the of the plurality of rows; and

a second modular wall configured for use in a second row of the plurality of rows, wherein the first row has a first length and the second row has a second length that is less than the first length, wherein the first and second modular walls each include, a first end wall member defining a first width, a second end wall member defining a second width, at least one first medial wall member defining a third width, and at least one second medial wall member defining a fourth width,

wherein the at least one first medial wall member and the at least one second medial wall member are collectively configured to be disposed between the first end wall member and the second end wall member, and

wherein a quantity of the at least one first medial wall member disposed in the first modular wall is greater than a quantity of the at least one first medial wall members disposed in the second modular wall.

18. The modular wall of claim 17, wherein at least one of the first and second modular walls each include,

at least one third medial wall member defining a fifth width, wherein the fifth width is less than the fourth width and the fourth width is less than the third width.

19. The modular wall of claim 17, wherein at least one of the first end wall member, the second end wall member and the at least one medial wall member include,

a front panel configured to face the one or more seats disposed in the first row,

a rear panel configured to face away from the one or more seats disposed in the first row,

a pair of side panels extending between the front panel and the rear panel, and

a shelf panel extending between the pair of side panels, wherein the shelf panel, the pair of side panels, and the rear panel collectively form a storage receptacle configured to store one or more objects.

20. The modular wall of claim 17, wherein the first end wall member of the first modular wall, the second end wall member of the first modular wall, the at least one first medial wall member of the first modular wall, and the at least one second medial wall member of the first modular wall include,

a front panel configured to face the one or more seats disposed in the first row,

a rear panel configured to face away from the one or more seats disposed in the first row, wherein at least one rear panel of the first end wall member of the first modular wall, the second end wall member of the first modular wall, the at least one first medial wall member of the first modular wall, and the at least one second medial wall member of the first modular wall defines an access aperture,

a pair of side panels extending between the front panel and the rear panel, and

a conduit member extending through the pair of side panels and terminating at the access aperture, wherein the conduit and the access aperture are configured to receive one or more wires to enable communication of power or data to at least one seat disposed in the first row of the plurality of rows.