The exterior feels very generic and just like an office space. The auditorium looks interesting though. Like the spaces for artwork but still very sterile. Doesn't have much personality.
It feels modern and minimal, but also cold and unemotional. The color contrast and choice of materials feels very corporate and a bit lifeless. For instance, the dark wood against the light colored tile comes across as manufactured materials. This maybe wouldn't be so much of an issue on its own, but in combination with a sharply geometric and minimal design, there's a lack of softness and and a desire for more natural elements. To me, this feels more emphasizing a uniformity rather than an intersectional multiculturalism. One side has greenery which helps but what about the non greenery sides? For a space that I hope will promote intergenerational exchange and community gatherings I hope the design can be more welcoming and unique to the Asian experience which is anything but uniform and minimal.
2. How do you see yourself using the space as shown in the video?
2. How do you see yourself using the space as shown in the video?
I would like to attend and produce events in the Theatre, but would prefer for the seating to be more flexible like that of the Rollins Center which can scale up or scale down. If the goal is to serve Austin artists, what data did you pull from local Austin productions to come up with 350 seats? Does the parking accommodate theatre 350 patrons?
I would like to understand what the architects were using as their inspiration when designing this center. Perhaps there is a misunderstand of what the community was envisioning. As a frequent visitor to AARC (classes, festivals, events), I can logically see where groups can gather. As an attendee, the materials used in the construction is not a priority in the reason why I will be visiting the facility, it space and how it is inviting is the reason why I will be using the space. I will keep an open mind regarding the new "meditative" space, but I forsee hearing the traffic from the street. I see myself walking further to attend events at this new building. I am assuming more handicap parking spaces will be installed in the current parking lot to accommodate this new larger building capacity.
3. What aspects of the design are you most excited about?
3. What aspects of the design are you most excited about?
The architecture expresses a sense of monumentality about it, but it seems to lack a soul. It doesn't spark joy yet, but the potential is there. The architecture is like a recipe that is good, but isn't great. It needs an element of whimsy or fun that draws people in or keeps them lingering.
1. Comfortable in the new spaces. 2. Is there any other alternative for the black burn wood? Although it has been used in the Japan but it has not been popular in other parts of Asia. In addition, the black color for the performance arts center seems to be gloomy. With its texture, my concern is to keep the black surface clean. 3. Space connection: is it possible to create a covered corridor to link Phase-1 and Phase-2? The covered corridor has been an important architectural element in Asian architecture to separate a site and provide an element for design style transition between the two buildings. 4. Phase-1 has its character and Phase-2 has another character. They don't seem to grown from the same site.
4. What 2 or 3 spaces are you most excited about? (Number reflects anticipated occupancy)
12063%Theater (350)
9047%Multipurpose room (62)
8042%Art gallery (31)
8042%Plaza
7037%Upper lobby near balcony and multipurpose room (208)
6032%Garden patio
5026%Lower lobby near entry to theater seats (149)
3016%Additional parking (40 new spaces, 129 total)
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4. What 2 or 3 spaces are you most excited about? (Number reflects anticipated occupancy)
Excited about the theatre, but not sure how 40 more parking spots (129 total) accommodates the working artists & theatre patrons for a 350-seat theatre.
Large spaces is the reason for the new building. I do not see where the 40 new parking spaces are on the map or in the video - how many were taken away for the new plaza? Are there banisters for the second floor? I would like to see how it changes the aesthetics of the building design.
Need to have more parking, like additional 140 spaces instead of 40. There is not enough parking now. Adding a facility for 350 people and adding 40 parking spaces just does not make sense. You are assuming only one event going on at a time, which is wrong assumption.
Although not specifically listed above, I'm also interested in the Black Box theater space. It's important to include mid-size rooms, not small rooms, which are primarily found in the existing facility. I'm excited about the 350-seating theater, although I hope it feels approachable and comfortable, not too high-end or expensive. 40 new parking spaces (129 total) is not enough for the amount of visitors the new building will attract. I did not see in the presentation how the AARC will connect to parking next door at Rutherford Lane campus.
1. Need to provide ADA seating. 2. Audience to access the seating on the upper level. Is it possible to create a middle landing from the main stairs to access the auditorium seating? 3. May need to add one more Elevator in case the breakdown of the elevator. 4. Not enough office spaces for managing staff. 5. Not enough budget for this building. 6. Need to reduce overhang canopy to save cost.
6. With the expanded AARC, what events will you host at the AARC? How many people do you anticipate attending?
6. With the expanded AARC, what events will you host at the AARC? How many people do you anticipate attending?
It is good to have a performing art center. Many Asian groups can have their function in the phase two buildings. I do not have any plans now to use the PAC, but it may change.
I'd love to offer yoga classes for large groups! Possibly events in collaboration with other community members who practice various modalities of healing and wellness.
