Dr. P Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center [Phase 2 Under Construction]

[mcn11]

I could be mistaken. I'll walk over there with the dog after work and see what the sign says.

[jack]

Nope, it says CNL lll. I drove by today. 

[Jernigan]

So CNL Arts Plaza is now the Seneff Arts Plaza? When did that happen?

[JFW657]

So CNL Arts Plaza is now the Seneff Arts Plaza? When did that happen?

Probably right after the Seneff Corporation (whoever they are) waved a million dollar check under somebody's nose.

Edited November 4, 2014 by JFW657

[jack]

Jim Seneff is the CEO of CNL. He probably gave them a personal check vs company money. 

[tm68]

Speaking of CNL 3, the idea has been floated to open an YMCA in that building. 

[FLClarkKent]

Speaking of CNL 3, the idea has been floated to open an YMCA in that building. 

 

That's a great idea. The downtown Y on Mills is always packed.

[prahaboheme]

Any initial thoughts on the Plaza?  Success? Failure? 

[Bungalower-MattBroffman]

Our photo tour of the exterior of the building and the plaza --> http://bungalower.com/2014/11/photo-tour-workers-put-finishing-touches-dr-phillips-center/

[John Hargrove]

Great pics. 

[tennis32801]

Is that temporary tent gonna be there Saturday for the free Sheryl Crow concert? If so, that open space seems small for a free concert.

[jgardnerucf]

Any initial thoughts on the Plaza?  Success? Failure? 

 

You gonna lock up all those chairs every night? Gonna track a lot of sand and gravel onto the real sidewalk, might get really nasty looking quick.

 

Is that temporary tent gonna be there Saturday for the free Sheryl Crow concert? If so, that open space seems small for a free concert.

 

I am sure it's there for the 2 weeks of opening events.

[wally2169]

Any update on the final phase of the Arts Center, when it's going to start construction in order to complete the whole place?

[Ocityst]

A couple of shots via OS.

 

 

[tc01]

It looks nice at night!!!!

[mcn11]

What a great addition to our nighttime skyline and street scape. Now we just need some othe buildings around town to step up their lighting game.

[jgardnerucf]

What a great addition to our nighttime skyline and street scape. Now we just need some othe buildings around town to step up their lighting game.

 

duh, Amway Center. LED's please...

[prahaboheme]

Beautiful night shots - I really dig the lighting, especially beneath the Magnolia overhang.

 

I may get crucified for saying this, but I really like the Round Building's interaction with the Arts Plaza.  I think it nicely frames the southern edge of the parcel. 

[Tim3167]

I gotta say that in my opinion the use of glass and the lighting package at night make this just a gorgeous jewel in downtown. 

[nite owℓ]

Beautiful night shots - I really dig the lighting, especially beneath the Magnolia overhang.

 

I may get crucified for saying this, but I really like the Round Building's interaction with the Arts Plaza.  I think it nicely frames the southern edge of the parcel. 

 

I really wish the city would have sold the RB to a developer on the cheap to it have re purposed into something modern and useful, a la the old OUC building (Aloft Hotel). It was a diamond in the rough.

[JFW657]

I really wish the city would have sold the RB to a developer on the cheap to it have re purposed into something modern and useful, a la the old OUC building (Aloft Hotel). It was a diamond in the rough.

Agreed.

But I would have liked to have seen it a) made taller, about 12 - 15 stories & b) recovered with a different exterior.

Seems like such a waste to tear it down.

[Pete C]

You gonna lock up all those chairs every night? Gonna track a lot of sand and gravel onto the real sidewalk, might get really nasty looking quick.

 

You called it dude. I was over there on Sunday after it had been wet and rainy for the past day. That fine gravel is nasty, and it was getting everywhere. Who in the heck thought this was a good idea?

Edited November 10, 2014 by Pete C

[Pete C]

I did the DPC tour on Sunday and came away impressed, as expected. I really liked how immense it felt inside looking up as you discover the giant overhang crosses over from outdoor to indoor. Very neat. Looking up the curved outer wall of the Walt Disney Theater was pretty amazing as well. Inside the theater it looked like no other theater I have ever seen. I also really liked the small theater with the illuminated art above. Overall there was a lot to like inside about the design, flooring, finishes, and lighting.

 

One really weird thing I found was in the bathroom located on the edge of the building. They are really nice looking bathrooms, of course, however the sink design is baffling. There is about a 3 inch gap between the faucet and the sink to slide your hands underneath. You cannot rinse your hands without touching either the faucet, the sink, or both. You are touching something, guaranteed. This is an impossibly stupid design. The main bathrooms in the center of the building have faucets located well above the sink, so I don't know what happened with these other bathrooms.

 

Aside from the gravel outside, there is one other exterior design feature I don't 'get'. What is that white railing looking thing on top of the DeVos Family Room extension? It goes along the front and wraps around the sides. This is not an actual railing from what I can tell...I think it's purely a design element. IMO it sticks out and just looks odd.

Edited November 10, 2014 by Pete C

[nite owℓ]

Immediately after viewing the photos I said it was an impractical design for a commercial/public restroom. While they do look nice, those vessel sinks are going to be a B.... to keep clean (i.e. water will drip down the vessel and collect at the base).

Edited November 11, 2014 by nite owℓ

[jrs2]

my only knock so far is that the street (magnolia) should've been cobblestone, not tarmac.