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Norman wrote:

The Riverside Centre is starting to stick out like dog's balls. Has to go.

Algernon wrote:

Norman wrote:

The Riverside Centre is starting to stick out like dog's balls. Has to go.

Totally agree, doesn't fit in at all #eyesore


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Fun fact: The Aluminium cladding on the Riverside Centre was originally going to be salmon pink to match the Hyatt, but due to an purchasing error it turned out to be silver, however by that time it was easier to use the current panels instead of replacing them.

Considering that, I'd say we're actually quite lucky

Spurdo wrote:Fun fact: The Aluminium cladding on the Riverside Centre was originally going to be salmon pink to match the Hyatt, but due to an purchasing error it turned out to be silver, however by that time it was easier to use the current panels instead of replacing them.

Considering that, I'd say we're actually quite lucky

I'll say! If I was in charge of purchasing I would have made the same 'error.' I don't mind the brown. I think Vue looks a lot better completed than it did in the original renders, and I like this too. Great edition to the riverbank.

I think we're luckier having three different buildings than the monstrosities you see in Perth and Melbourne.

I was walking through this area the other night and I feel like the concept of restaurants under the new extension of the centre are going to bomb unless the government do more to connect the area better... For starters I think now is the time to discuss moving the boat sheds to the other side of the Morphett Street Bridge, and then having grass slope from the promenade down to the Torrens River covering up the carpark access road below (the soil required for this could come from the carpark excavation). I also feel that InterContinental (when able to) need open their site up more to the whole area. From a green design point of view as well, considering the kinds of trees that line the Torrens would be good; the fact that there are a mixture of palms and Silver Birch trees isn't very consistent.

As for the North Terrace side, I think there should be consideration for further upgrades of this side of the Centre as it'll now be the oldest section and is completely uninviting with its zero street activity. The attached proposal was one that was (I believe) considered when things started to kick off for the overall expansion...

Again so sad to think this didn't happen... and we ended up with three miss matched elements that do nothing to integrate with their surroundings.
The restaurants part of the latest extension feels like an afterthought. I only hope more is added and the vision makes sense once the Riverbank development is complete.

Mpol03 wrote:Again so sad to think this didn't happen... and we ended up with three miss matched elements that do nothing to integrate with their surroundings.
The restaurants part of the latest extension feels like an afterthought. I only hope more is added and the vision makes sense once the Riverbank development is complete.

Agree with your sentiment but not so much your optimism unfortunately haha the current design elements are so obtrusive I dont think they will ever look coherent. I was walking past the other day and the only thing that could save it IMO would be some giant gum trees along the banks in front.

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A couple of pics from inside the new convention centre

RiseHigh wrote:

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A couple of pics from inside the new convention centre

What's the reason for two bays of seats being on an opposite slope where you'd be sitting at a steep angle looking towards the roof? Is each bay moveable to adjust the seating and the available room?

As you can see from the previous pic under the seating trusses they have used optic fibre for a pretty impressive lighting display, it would look great when all the seats have been lifted and the main lights are dimmed or off.

Ser Noit of Loit wrote:

RiseHigh wrote:

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A couple of pics from inside the new convention centre

What's the reason for two bays of seats being on an opposite slope where you'd be sitting at a steep angle looking towards the roof? Is each bay moveable to adjust the seating and the available room?

Obviously they have all seats down when they need to and when they want the bottom area opened up they can lift the seats out of the way. They also have a dividing wall that they can move down the middle of the whole place so they can separate it, so they can all use the seats on one half for a presentation or whatever and then they can walk next door and have all tables and seats set out for dinner and the seating trusses are up and out of the way. There are 6 trusses that they can move up and down as they please.

obituary resider wrote:

Mpol03 wrote:Again so sad to think this didn't happen... and we ended up with three miss matched elements that do nothing to integrate with their surroundings.
The restaurants part of the latest extension feels like an afterthought. I only hope more is added and the vision makes sense once the Riverbank development is complete.

Agree with your sentiment but not so much your optimism unfortunately haha the current design elements are so obtrusive I dont think they will ever look coherent. I was walking past the other day and the only thing that could save it IMO would be some giant gum trees along the banks in front.

I disagree, I think the three contrasting designs work well and are far superior to the monolithic convention centres of other states that have aged so terribly. Hard to fault any of the recent riverbank developments which are all excellent designs, except perhaps for the colour scheme on the new hospital... and this is coming from a Port fan.

Opening is tomorrow night. Lots of lights set up both in the Torrens and on the southern path, they were testing quite a few earlier tonight.

They're also doing public tours starting from this weekend.

Thanks for the update Nathan. Was wondering what the light show was all about. It was quite striking when driving down the Southern Expressway last night.