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Agree with the Singapore super-tree similarity. Interesting that Lord Major Haese has these as his Facebook profile background . Nothing local worthy as a background image Mr Haese

the arbours are referencing the layout and structure of the current plaza

Wayno wrote:Agree with the Singapore super-tree similarity. Interesting that Lord Major Haese has these as his Facebook profile background . Nothing local worthy as a background image Mr Haese

Martin Haese - Lord Mayor of Adelaide updated their cover photo. January 11 at 7:04pm

(I am the very model of a modern maJor general)

Wayno wrote:Agree with the Singapore super-tree similarity. Interesting that Lord Major Haese has these as his Facebook profile background . Nothing local worthy as a background image Mr Haese

monotonehell wrote:Martin Haese - Lord Mayor of Adelaide updated their cover photo. January 11 at 7:04pm

Perhaps Mr Haese is a regular forum user? Whichever one of you it is should come clean now...

Llessur2002 wrote:Perhaps Mr Haese is a regular forum user? Whichever one of you it is should come clean now...

Can't be me. i'm Batman...

interesting photo of the town hall lit up...special event was it? When I walked past about 10pm last Friday night it was in darkness and the area of the footpath under the porch was really dark and creepy. It should be lit like that at all times, for safety and appearance.

Wayno wrote:

Llessur2002 wrote:Perhaps Mr Haese is a regular forum user? Whichever one of you it is should come clean now...

Can't be me. i'm Batman...

Me neither - I'm Anne Mor...

Oops, I've said too much.

http://www.dac.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/ ... Report.pdf

This is Sky City's application for its new hotel to go before DAC on 21 January. Let's hope the considerations on Page 14-21 of this application also apply to the high-rise office building proposed for the plaza on Station Road. None of the current renders for it suggest this, but it's early days.

I am not sure if this is the right forum for this picture . The play house is under going some external renovations .(or maybe it is some new art work involving building wrapping?) PS they have ruined the top of the AMP building. very tacky!

EBG wrote:I am not sure if this is the right forum for this picture . The play house is under going some external renovations .(or maybe it is some new art work involving building wrapping?) PS they have ruined the top of the AMP building. very tacky!

I believe these works are in relation to establishing entrances for both the Festival Theatre and Playhouse on the northern end of the centre in prep for the carpark/plaza works.

(Also, agree with you about the AMP building, every element of charm has now left that building)

Great picture from EBG of the riverside aspect of the Festival complex. Wondering who has charge of the landscaping/maintenance surrounding the staircase and water feature between the footbridge and the Playhouse. The selection of plantings seems to be an inappropriate to the sight lines to/from the balconies and installations. The new trees have already started to block views to the river from the bistro terrace. The beautiful art installation on the wall is already fast disappearing, and the plantings around the water feature are overgrown, obliterating the water stream from view, and some have been dead but left in place for some time. This is a major focal point, needing serious planning and maintenance.

Regarding the landscaping, I did notice on a recent visit that the eucalypts in front of the main "shell" have grown significantly and now block out the view of this most iconic building from across the river. The trees in front of the building (on the Elder Park front) should be removed, to allow full view of the Festival Centre in what is Adelaide most iconic shot. Would be like Sydney planting gum trees around the base of the opera house.

Agree the landscaping of the riverbank steps area needs changing from vegetation to the pitiful little water feature, I also cant believe there is not a little bike ramp for cyclists to wheel their bikes up and down the stairs instead of lifting and carrying, the lift is also very small and it's hard to fit a bike in there.

Honey of a City wrote:Great picture from EBG of the riverside aspect of the Festival complex. Wondering who has charge of the landscaping/maintenance surrounding the staircase and water feature between the footbridge and the Playhouse. The selection of plantings seems to be an inappropriate to the sight lines to/from the balconies and installations. The new trees have already started to block views to the river from the bistro terrace. The beautiful art installation on the wall is already fast disappearing, and the plantings around the water feature are overgrown, obliterating the water stream from view, and some have been dead but left in place for some time. This is a major focal point, needing serious planning and maintenance.

Yes, this landscaping appears to be totally at odds with views of the Festival Complex - from various vantage points, including across the Riverbank, and those all important views from the new bistro and terrace. A mini urban forest blocking views?

And the trees appear to be planted too close to the building foundations?!?!

Application has been lodged. Such a wasted opportunity.

Description of Proposed Development:Demolition of the southern portion of the Adelaide Festival Plaza and the construction of a 5 level basement car park, a 2 and 3 level building comprising retail uses, a 27 level tower (including plant) comprising retail and office uses, basement level pedestrian connection and entry to Parliament House, a new lift into Parliament House and for associated earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping

Detailed Land Uses:Commercial - Office
Retail - Shop

Application Type:DAC - Adelaide ($10m)

Application Status:LODGED

Lodgement Date:01 Mar 2016

Address: Festival Plaza car park and commercial & retail development

Applicant Details: Walker Riverside Developments P/L