A Stunning Landmark
September 25th, 2009 | by Kert |
Naveen Marasinghe asked:
Designed by renowned architect Sir Roy Grounds, The Arts Centre is a compound of theatres and concert halls. It is positioned in the Southgate grounds of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction of the Arts Centre instigated in 1973 following the approval of the master plan for the complex in 1960. However the compound opened at different points. For instance the Hamer Hall opened in 1982 while the Theatres building opened in 1984.
The Arts Centre occupies a superb location right beside the Yarra River and St Kilda Road, which is among the city’s most important streets. The Arts Centre in Melbourne is also recorded on the Victorian Heritage Register.
The Arts Centre has become a landmark due to its enormous steel spire and wrap-around base. The new spire was constructed in 1996 and is 162 metres tall. It is enlightened with approximately 6,600 metres of optic fibre tubing, 150 metres of neon tubing and 14,000 radiant lamps on the spire’s skirt. The metal web of the spire is inspired by the Eiffel Tower and the billowing of a ballerina’s tutu.
Travellers who wish to further explore this beautiful Arts Centre can plan their stay at any of the numerous hotels in Melbourne. The many diverse Melbourne hotels include the well appointed Langham Hotel Melbourne that caters to the needs of even the most discerning traveller.
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Designed by renowned architect Sir Roy Grounds, The Arts Centre is a compound of theatres and concert halls. It is positioned in the Southgate grounds of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction of the Arts Centre instigated in 1973 following the approval of the master plan for the complex in 1960. However the compound opened at different points. For instance the Hamer Hall opened in 1982 while the Theatres building opened in 1984.
The Arts Centre occupies a superb location right beside the Yarra River and St Kilda Road, which is among the city’s most important streets. The Arts Centre in Melbourne is also recorded on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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The Arts Centre has become a landmark due to its enormous steel spire and wrap-around base. The new spire was constructed in 1996 and is 162 metres tall. It is enlightened with approximately 6,600 metres of optic fibre tubing, 150 metres of neon tubing and 14,000 radiant lamps on the spire’s skirt. The metal web of the spire is inspired by the Eiffel Tower and the billowing of a ballerina’s tutu.
Travellers who wish to further explore this beautiful Arts Centre can plan their stay at any of the numerous hotels in Melbourne. The many diverse Melbourne hotels include the well appointed Langham Hotel Melbourne that caters to the needs of even the most discerning traveller.
SANFORD
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