[COM] Re: Her Majesty’s Theatre Expansion
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:18 pm
Considering the scale of the work, the price-tag and the short length of this redevelopment has been incredible!
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Hadn't the rennovations in the 60s also essentially gutted Her Maj? Obviously not to the extent that this project has, but all of the original features were stripped out, the grand circle was permanently closed off and the stage shrank. So there wasn't really anything heritage left to save/bring back.SouthAussie94 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:00 pmPrior to the renovation, the theatre was very run down but was also in a largely original state. As much of the theatre was demolished, it is now essentially a modern building, with a heritage facade.
Fast forward 50-100 years from now when what is currently a newly renovated building becomes run down. Does anyone think the argument that we often see nowadays about a building containing very few original/historical elements, thus meaning its demolition can proceed will apply to the Maj?
How is what has been done to the Maj any different to what happened during the 60/70's when older buildings were 'Modernised', losing much of there original/heritage features in the process.
There's different types and levels of heritage protection -- i.e. cultural & architectural; local & state/national. On both counts Her Maj should be safe.SouthAussie94 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:00 pmAbstract thought, but has the expansion of the theatre all but ensured that it will one day be demolished?
Prior to the renovation, the theatre was very run down but was also in a largely original state. As much of the theatre was demolished, it is now essentially a modern building, with a heritage facade.
Fast forward 50-100 years from now when what is currently a newly renovated building becomes run down. Does anyone think the argument that we often see nowadays about a building containing very few original/historical elements, thus meaning its demolition can proceed will apply to the Maj?
How is what has been done to the Maj any different to what happened during the 60/70's when older buildings were 'Modernised', losing much of there original/heritage features in the process. The former LC house on Hindley St is one such example I can think of (not that this was historic, it was a nice art-deco building though). I'm sure there are a million better examples within the city.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to the renovation in anyway and I think it looks great and it will greatly improve the functionality of the space (arguably this is more important than anything). Its just a thought that I've had...
Spotto is correct, most of the building wasn't original apart from the facade after they did the last lot of renovations in the 60s/70s. In fact what they did to the building in that renovation practically ruined it's heritage value. I see this current upgrade as redeeming and much more considerate of the facade and the elegance of the original Tivoli theatre.Spotto wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:03 pmHadn't the rennovations in the 60s also essentially gutted Her Maj? Obviously not to the extent that this project has, but all of the original features were stripped out, the grand circle was permanently closed off and the stage shrank. So there wasn't really anything heritage left to save/bring back.SouthAussie94 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:00 pmPrior to the renovation, the theatre was very run down but was also in a largely original state. As much of the theatre was demolished, it is now essentially a modern building, with a heritage facade.
Fast forward 50-100 years from now when what is currently a newly renovated building becomes run down. Does anyone think the argument that we often see nowadays about a building containing very few original/historical elements, thus meaning its demolition can proceed will apply to the Maj?
How is what has been done to the Maj any different to what happened during the 60/70's when older buildings were 'Modernised', losing much of there original/heritage features in the process.
I'm looking forward to seeing the complete theatre. I hope that this modernisation ages better than buildings that were done in the 60s/70s and we can look back on it fondly instead of "eww, what were they thinking?"
Though it might've been nice when building the new floorplan to try and replicate the general shape of the floorplan to give the option of restoring old heritage features at a later date. Think the Humbolt Forum in Berlin (replica rebuild of the Berlin Palace; heritage facade, modern interior but floorplan allows room reconstruction in future) but on a much smaller scale. Though the cost probably would've been much more as a result.
Thanks for sharing the video! It’s amazing.ChillyPhilly wrote:Enjoy this timelapse video!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=olewMX7su ... e=youtu.be
My only gripe with this redevelopment is that they haven't done any kind of restoration of the facade, so the paintwork is what it was before and in daylight it kind of brings down the whole new look. The footpath out the front is pretty average too, mostly bitumen, hopefully the council have plans to rectify this.SRW wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:05 amHer Maj was meant to relaunch tonight, but the premiere of Six The Musical has obviously been nixed by the pandemic.
Instead, the media has been given a walk through, and it looks great:
https://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture ... s-theatre/
https://glamadelaide.com.au/first-look- ... velopment/
Can't wait to see a show here, and grateful Adelaide will finally be able to stage more of the big ones.