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#1 bic

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:45 AM

With the unveiling of its design today, I think it's time we move all discussion of the PAC into its own thread and keep it separate from the mega thread that covers the new arena and Citrus Bowl as well.

Here's the first rendering of the new PAC and a link to the corresponding Orlando Sentinel article:

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^ Leave it to Baker Barrios to figure out a way to put a visor on the PAC.


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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:51 AM

...and a site plan:

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 01:21 AM

looks fairly unique, I like it, but want to wait to see more renderings to cast further judgment

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 04:26 AM

Traffic is going to be a nightmare around this thing!!! Doubly so if the Arena has an event happening!

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 06:33 AM

need to see more renderings...  early impression


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Posted 22 August 2008 - 07:23 AM

It has a Lincoln Center feel to it with white washed plaza and the terracing, but more 60's mod than 21st C.

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 08:21 AM

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 09:28 AM

View Postbic, on Aug 22 2008, 02:45 AM, said:

With the unveiling of its design today, I think it's time we move all discussion of the PAC into its own thread and keep it separate from the mega thread that covers the new arena and Citrus Bowl as well.

Here's the first rendering of the new PAC and a link to the corresponding Orlando Sentinel article:

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^ Leave it to Baker Barrios to figure out a way to put a visor on the PAC.
Comparing this to the site plan, it looks like we are looking South along the Magnolia walkway.  Halls to the left, openspace to the right.

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 09:40 AM

View Postsunshine, on Aug 22 2008, 10:21 AM, said:

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No No No.... this terrace does not work.  It may look striking on foot, but not from I-4...not from the air... where are the visually stunning elements?  :(  
A flat roof is nothing but problems from an upkeep prospective (water pools and eventually leaks)  

60's mod indeed... it looks like it was built at the same time The American Federal Building (The Round Building) was built.

I know I am going to get slammed for forming a fast negative opinion of the PAC but this design BLOWS

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 09:44 AM

Did anyone actually go down there?  We need more to look at.  This is only giving a small perspective of the entire space.

And what is up with the rounding of South Street?  What is the point in that?

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 09:58 AM

There is a video on Orlando sentinel that show more........ it kind of looks like the convention centre. It also sort of looks like the Lynx bus station.
I dont know how to link it

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:10 AM

Looked at the video; more discouraged. Looks like a campus.. or a convention center.

Monolithic is the 1st word that pops into my head.

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:22 AM

It looks plain for 408 millions.

But it will blend in to Orlando architecture.

It looks like they have fake palm tree as column and what is the purpose of the extruded terrace? Is it another front porch design like the arena?

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:28 AM

View Postsunshine, on Aug 22 2008, 10:58 AM, said:

There is a video on Orlando sentinel that show more........ it kind of looks like the convention centre. It also sort of looks like the Lynx bus station.
I dont know how to link it

Orlando Sentinel video

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:36 AM

it actually kind of reminds me of some of the 1960's-70's buildings at UCF


still, I hate to pass judgment till I see more renderings and what not

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:42 AM

I guess that is a "front porch" but where are the rocking chairs?

Also, that open area with the palm trees is supposed to be an outside performance space.  There are small ponds in it and lots of trees.  What kind of performing will be going on there?  Tree climbing art?  Rock skipping art?  Homeless laying around getting tanned art?

Some of the roof structure (inverted triangles) that is barely shown in the video looks like the church campus down the street or the 7 eleven at Colonial.

Again, why is South Street rounded?  Are they trying to slow down traffic?  What will go on the land that is jutting down into the current South Street?  Is that being given away to private owners?

Edited by bulldogger, 22 August 2008 - 10:45 AM.


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Posted 22 August 2008 - 10:57 AM

does anyone have a chance to go down there and get some pictures and find out more information?

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 11:00 AM

I went there during lunch. I didnt get that WOW first impression. First thing coming to my mind was that it reminded of the arrival/depart area of an airport. I think i need to see more detail illustrations to get me more excited.

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 11:05 AM

"Oh come on", the OPAC does not look that bad. I beg to differ. We haven't seen all of the rendering from it.Later on when it get's built, you might change your opinion. Thank God we are getting a PAC, Event Center and Citrus Bowl. Some cities don't have the opportunity to have what we are getting.

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 11:16 AM

View Postbulldogger, on Aug 22 2008, 11:42 AM, said:

I guess that is a "front porch" but where are the rocking chairs?

Also, that open area with the palm trees is supposed to be an outside performance space.  There are small ponds in it and lots of trees.  What kind of performing will be going on there?  Tree climbing art?  Rock skipping art?  Homeless laying around getting tanned art?

Some of the roof structure (inverted triangles) that is barely shown in the video looks like the church campus down the street or the 7 eleven at Colonial.

Again, why is South Street rounded?  Are they trying to slow down traffic?  What will go on the land that is jutting down into the current South Street?  Is that being given away to private owners?
I think I can answer your question abouth the rounding of South Street. From what I am able to ascertain it looks like part of the UMC rebuild is involved in that "rounding" you see with South Street. It looks like part of the Church will be involved in that road design change. I looked at the Agenda for the MPB this month and they have the UMC design laid out and you can see where they are "abandoning & rounding" South Street!

Edited by Theflytyr, 22 August 2008 - 11:25 AM.





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