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Originally Posted by JACKinNYC
Why does it have to be a choice? There's too much all-or-nothing / either or / "with us or against us" in the world today. Why not hire a good architect who can increase the space as necessary in a way that looks as though the original architect intended it to be that way. Otherwise they should just build an entirely new auditorium. And to draw kids to the arts, showcase the artists they want to see while exposing them to good architecture. Pretty simple.
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Well that's just it. This is an all-or-nothing situation. The Tobin Center wants to be a state-of-the-art, modern facility in the same location as the Municipal Auditorium. Something has gotta give. Fly-towers, lighting coves, orchestra pits, mezzanines and balconies all have to go somewhere.
Take a look at image 2 of 3. Modern theaters require support space be it for actors, technical purposes, acoustics etc. Built in 1926, the shape and design of the Municipal auditorium simply isn't compatible with these requirements as it is designed. If the Tobin Center is going to go ahead, its shape will change drastically. The veil is there to simplify the center's outward appearance. Without it you'd see blocks of support spaces topped with ventilation.
Your choice.