A media center is a room with equipment for entertaining with digital media. It's like a home theater but is a shared space for everyone in an apartment building or housing community to enjoy. It may be located within an apartment building or a shared clubhouse.
A media center is meant for entertainment and social enjoyment and can be used in a variety of ways. It should be able to comfortably accommodate at least a small group of people, if not a larger gathering.
Some might use it for watching a live broadcasted event while others may use it for playing video games with friends.
As with all complexes, the media center layout will vary depending on the size and space. However, most will have a few staples:
It's really up to you how you want to utilize a media center. Its primary purpose is to provide a comfortable area for groups to socialize, so if one is available to you, consider using it for your next gathering instead of cramming all of your guests into your apartment.
Morgen Henderson is a writer who grew up in Utah. She lived in the Dominican Republic for a year and a half, where she was involved in humanitarian service. Some of Morgen's work has appeared in State of Digital, The Next Scoop and TechPatio. In her free time, she loves to travel, bake, master DIY projects and improve her Spanish skills.