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Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:08 pm
by pushbutton
Nathan wrote:
Nort wrote:The theater is going to be painted right rather than leaving that bare concrete?
What's wrong with bare concrete?
It's ugly and boring and very unsophisticated. Apart from that I can't think of anything wrong with it!

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:10 pm
by pushbutton
BillD wrote:Here are three shots from Saturday night, the 6th of March 2010. The canopy was continuously cycling through different colours and patterns.
The LED signs in the background were dazzling when displaying a lot of white.

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WOW! Now that's what I mean by exciting! Let's have more developments in Adelelaide with this standard of fun and imagination incorporated into the design.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:21 pm
by Nathan
pushbutton wrote:
Nathan wrote:
Nort wrote:The theater is going to be painted right rather than leaving that bare concrete?
What's wrong with bare concrete?
It's ugly and boring and very unsophisticated. Apart from that I can't think of anything wrong with it!
We'll just have to disagree then.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:56 pm
by ghs
I went to the open day today and was disappointed with the new theatre.

What they've done to the outside is good, but the new theatre is pretty ordinary.

I was expecting to see something like the Adelaide Festival Theatre with tiers and good
quality seats, but its just really a warehouse with plastic seats and no character at all.

I am sorry to be negative but it really didn't impress me at all.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:40 pm
by Will
ghs wrote:I went to the open day today and was disappointed with the new theatre.

What they've done to the outside is good, but the new theatre is pretty ordinary.

I was expecting to see something like the Adelaide Festival Theatre with tiers and good
quality seats, but its just really a warehouse with plastic seats and no character at all.

I am sorry to be negative but it really didn't impress me at all.
I don't think the intention was ever to build a theatre for plays and operas, but instead a place for live music concerts.

And for live music concerts that it the ideal setup.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:08 pm
by ghs
I think the title AEC theatre is a bit misleading.

When I think of a theatre I think of the Adelaide Festival Theatre.

I think something like AEC Concert Hall would have been better.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:04 pm
by Norman
The opening today was fantastic, what they have done to the place is pretty awesome. The tram ride was also quite quick, which was helped by efficient signalling along the line.

The tram service commences on 22 March.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:11 pm
by ghs
Norman wrote:The opening today was fantastic, what they have done to the place is pretty awesome. The tram ride was also quite quick, which was helped by efficient signalling along the line.

The tram service commences on 22 March.
What was so good about it ?

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:40 pm
by Norman
ghs wrote:
Norman wrote:The opening today was fantastic, what they have done to the place is pretty awesome. The tram ride was also quite quick, which was helped by efficient signalling along the line.

The tram service commences on 22 March.
What was so good about it ?
The design and overall feel of the building is a lot better than it used to be, it reminds me of something that is usually found in other cities around the world, but we have that kind of a building right here in the Entertainment Centre in Adelaide. The build quality is excellent and it just has those small "niceties" that make a building stand out from the others.

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:31 pm
by rubegoldbergdevice
That looks awesome! Good stuff.
I think the title AEC theatre is a bit misleading.
Thebarton Theatre doesn't make me think of an opera venue!

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:43 pm
by ghs
At least thebarton theatre has a bit of character about it....
It also has an elevated tier which enables people sitting down to get a good view....

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:55 am
by AG
Photos from the Entertainment Centre open day. The entrance area facing out to Port Road is very impressive but the performing venues don't quite match the standard of the entrance.

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The following are of the main, larger venue:

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The following are of the smaller, newly constructed venue:

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Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:36 am
by skyliner
Thanks for all the pics mate - sure helps when living near Brisbane. Looks good inside, but even better outside - almost magnetic attraction - a true 'destination'.

SA - STATE ON THE MOVE

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:29 pm
by The Scooter Guy
BillD wrote:Here are three shots from Saturday night, the 6th of March 2010. The canopy was continuously cycling through different colours and patterns.
The LED signs in the background were dazzling when displaying a lot of white.

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That looks more than NIFTY! It takes me to heaven!

Re: #U/C : Ent. Centre Upgrade | $50m | (2,500) | Hindmarsh

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:22 pm
by Paulns
Far out that looks awesome! Better than I thought!