A further update from 16/8/17. The top Level ( level 17) slopes on both the north side and the east side as can be seen in the pictures. The east side is not yet complete.
I'm pretty sure it's been said many times, it will not be painted.
The renderings do not show paint, and the concrete has visible aggregate. No one would bother doing exposed aggregate concrete if they were just going to paint it.
I don't think the variation in the concrete is a cardinal sin. The nature of the windows lets it get away with a bit of a patchwork effect. That said, any variation will probably lessen over time.
I don't mind this building and as Nathan states any variation in colour will fade in time. The building I really hate is stage 2 of the Convention centre, the one that fronts Morphett St bridge and stole one lane of traffic.
I don't mind this building and as Nathan states any variation in colour will fade in time. The building I really hate is stage 2 of the Convention centre, the one that fronts Morphett St bridge and stole one lane of traffic.
Yeah agreed that CC building is BUTT UGLY. That and those shanty rowing sheds.
I think I'm no longer somewhat taken in by this and back to disliking it.
Why is there that variation in the concrete colour, and why do most of the panels look more grey than white like they're supposed to? If the difference is meant to reduce over time, will the building look more white or grey?
I feel like if the building turns more white, it may look decent as it may contrast more with the dark windows, but the grey just makes it look like some depressing brutalist, Orwellian sort of thing.
