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The Clyde: Auditorium
Posted by Stu (Scotland | Residing in Kyoto, Japan) on 7 January 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
The Clyde Auditorium, familiarly known as "The Armadillo", is a concert and public event venue in Glasgow, Scotland. The building sits on the site of the Queen's Dock of the River Clyde, adjacent to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Plans for a new building to increase the capacity of the SECC complex were initiated in 1995. Designed by award-winning architects Foster and Partners, the 3,000 seat venue was completed in 1997, by which time it had earned its affectionate nickname due to the similarity of its shape to that of the animal of the same name. Many comparisons have been made with the Sydney Opera House, although this was not the architects' inspiration for the design, which was in fact an interlocking series of ship's hulls, in reference to the Clyde's shipbuilding heritage.
The building has quickly become one of the most recognisable on Clydeside and one of the images most associated with modern Glasgow. Its success has led to planning for a third venue on the complex, with the tentative title "Scotland's National Arena".
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Bernard from Toronto, Canada
oooh, it does look like an armadillo! i like the colours... and the reflection. great shot!
7 Jan 2009 5:34am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
A master of night photography. Beautiful clarity and colors.
7 Jan 2009 5:51am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
The nickname seems so appropriate. What a fabulous piece of architecture. Your capture of the night ambience and lighting is simply exquisite. A wonderfully observed photograph
7 Jan 2009 6:57am
Cedric from Paris, France
Thank you for your comment.
If you like this kind of shot, keep an eye on my gallery, there will be several pictures like the first one.
Nice shot, great conception and colors!
7 Jan 2009 8:28am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
The colors and that beautiful bridge make this a spectacular image.
7 Jan 2009 5:21pm
cassiel from Mexico, Mexico
Beautiful shot. No sólo una impactante imagen, gracias adémas por dejarnos conocer más sobres esta construcción
7 Jan 2009 5:34pm
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
lovely colours here and great exposure in this night shot!
8 Jan 2009 2:51am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
A strong composition with the bridge and that building. Beautiful night shot.
9 Jan 2009 1:05am
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Ha, I was going to make a comment about its similarity to an armadillo, but it looks like the general public beat me to it. Great shot! (and Happy New Year!)
9 Jan 2009 5:04am
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