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Old Posted Feb 19, 2010, 3:53 PM
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I like the design, the idea of a science museum and planetarium, the location, but I don't think that design will look good at that location. I think it would look better next to the Mexican Heritage Ctr on Rainey Street, down by the river with downtown in the background. I think it should blend in better with the architecture surrounding MLK and Congress if that's where they want to put it. But I think realistically, to generate interest, the concept drawings are far more exciting than the final drawings will be, if they get that far.
i think having a different design and architecture is actually key to making this area more desirable. diversity is the spice of life.
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It would have looked really good next to the more modern design of the blanton but it will still look good and pave the way for that area in the future.
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The Fort Worth Science Museum design would look better at MLK and Congress. It also looks to be more practical. After further review, the Austin design looks like it is excessive on design and material use that would contribute little to exibition space. How is this structure going to be paid for?
Who would agree to pay millions of extra dollars in just aesthetics in today's economy? If we want to see a new science museum built anytime soon, which I do, it probably won't look anything like the drawing. Too bad the Long Center doesn't look more like this though, but again, not practical. They too had to cut way back from the original design because of costs.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Garriott

This guy is a major backer. He dropped $30 million to go into orbit.
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^could have waited a few years and paid richard branson $200k

I would say nice renderings but they are too ethereal... need some more 'concrete' representations to judge.
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Old Posted Feb 22, 2010, 6:32 AM
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Some more renderings


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The design looks kind of Zaha Hadid. It would look pretty cool no matter where it got built. I like it.
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^could have waited a few years and paid richard branson $200k
Well, when I said "to go into orbit", that was a bit of an understatement. He actually spent 12 days in space, including a stay on the International Space Station.
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Old Posted Feb 22, 2010, 5:28 PM
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thanks for posting the renderings scottolini. i love this project and hope it gets built. looks very space-age; very appropriate, in my opinion, for a planetarium/science museum. this would be an awesome addition & put us on par with other similarly sized cities and what they have to offer.
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i think having a different design and architecture is actually key to making this area more desirable. diversity is the spice of life.
OMG! Could not agree more! This area needs a good shot in the arm. The state ( including UT) have lulled this area into design doldrums. The contrast would be wonderful.

The last thing I want is another boring public building.

Stimulate please!

Austin needs more architectural destinations. Just because UT made a mistake with the Blanton, does not mean the rest of the area should suffer. This would be a neighbor of mine and I welcome the variety.
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That is one awesome looking piece of swiss cheese. I really hope this gets built.
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Davis Architects
That firm bought the company that I used to work for, they have since closed up shop here in Austin. I have heard the principles of the Austin office recently moved to the BOKA Powell Austin office.
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Wow, that's sleek. Man, I hope this gets built. Austin is really lacking in modern architecture, even counting our new highrises, which aren't true modernism.
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Something like this would look pretty cool nearby Lady Bird Lake.

Is this area of UT the designated museum area for Austin? Is there enough space to grow as the city grows?
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South of MLK isn't actually on the University of Texas campus.
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A video showing the designs for the proposed planetarium and science museum. I like the two designs that feature the reflective sphere in the plaza. It reminds me of Chicago's famous "bean". I like the low sleek designs more than the taller boxy one. Besides, the plaza area seems to be more inviting with those two.

http://www.austinplanetarium.org/

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By the way, Austin is the largest city in the US without a planetarium.
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By the way, Austin is the largest city in the US without a planetarium.
Isn't Austin like the largest city without rail, and pro-sports as well?
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http://impactnews.com/central-austin...or-fundraising
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Austin Planetarium partners with company for fundraising

By Amy Deis
Thursday, 20 January 2011

CENTRAL AUSTIN — The Austin Planetarium has teamed up with SwipeGood to raise money for a planetarium and science museum, set to open in 2014.

SwipeGood is a San Francisco-based company that helps nonprofits raise money. Users sign up and register their credit cards with the company. Any purchases they make are rounded up to the nearest dollar, and the change goes to the affiliated charity of their choice.
"It fit well with us," said marketing coordinator Tyler Brown. "Big investments and big donors take a lot of time."

Austin Planetarium is the first nonprofit in Texas to partner with SwipeGood, Brown said. Other charities and nonprofits associated with SwipeGood include ASPCA, the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford and Invisible Children.
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They also said that groundbreaking could start by the end of this year. I'm really looking foward to this project.
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