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New Contemporary tower art
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CTXRover
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It may be a piece of art from the architect firm that Disney is working with to build the new tower given the computerized appearance to the concept art. An overhead view and straight on view of this proposed plan were available on the site of this architect as a future project (I cannot remember the name of the company) a few months back before it was taken off. The question I still have is whether this is the final approved plan or one of several working ideas for the new tower. I sincerely hope that there are some modifications to the plan as seen in these concept pics. I don't think it will be hideous, but I don't believe it "plusses" the resort or the surroundings much.
I just think it is too big. Not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a practical point of view. Do the sales for DVC continue to be that amazing that with Saratoga Springs finishing their last remaining buildings AND the new AKL DVC that a tower that looks to be as large as the Contemporary will sell-out too? At what point will DVC start to take away from Disney's ability to fill their standards, if it hasn't already?
dr_teeth90210
Active Member
Just one word... uninspired.
TinkerBell9988
Well-Known Member
Interesting. Very interesting.
imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
You know what it means, as well as old contemporary does? More color. Give it some dark blues, and maybe some silver trim so it'll fit the design of the new Tomorrowland. Right now its looking like a large slab of concerete.
wedenterprises
Well-Known Member
Amen, brother.
mayoki
Member
I can see that along the beach anywhere here in FL. Also, that seems like it would be visible from many points in MK.
I know the disney people are good, and don't jump into such things without a lot of planning, so I'm cautiously optimistic.
However, that said, my initial reaction allows me to use my favorite emoticon...:hurl:
I know the disney people are good, and don't jump into such things without a lot of planning, so I'm cautiously optimistic.
However, that said, my initial reaction allows me to use my favorite emoticon...:hurl:
CaptainMichael
Well-Known Member
I say build an identical tower for the south wing so there is some balance. I think that would make it look better.
Figment82
Well-Known Member
I say forget that ugly new tower and put the money/space towards the Asian Resort that was supposed to be built where the GF is now.
Now there's a nicely designed resort!
http://home.cfl.rr.com/omniluxe/asian.htm
Now there's a nicely designed resort!
http://home.cfl.rr.com/omniluxe/asian.htm
MickeyTigg
New Member
Nothing new....it's just a spruced up shot of the same conception art that leaked out 9 months ago.
Scar Junior
Active Member
It looks more contemporary than what's already there...
I have never been that drawn to the hotel to begin with, so I'm pretty apathetic about the expansion. However, my favorite restaurant is California Grill... thus, my only complaint is that it will be harder to get a table.
I have never been that drawn to the hotel to begin with, so I'm pretty apathetic about the expansion. However, my favorite restaurant is California Grill... thus, my only complaint is that it will be harder to get a table.
ROEFan88
New Member
Does anyone else find this picture really difficult to picture in reality - these two just DON'T look right together. I think some will agree - the new tower does make the current A-frame look older. Now don't get me wrong - I like the Contemporary and I think it's still worthy of its status as a Deluxe resort, but putting this gargantuan thing right next to it just takes away some of the current building's charm (which I think it still has lots of, despite its age).
Look at the photo again - isn't your eye drawn to the new tower first? That's what I fear will happen when it's actually built. These buildings just DON'T compliment each other, and I don't think a new coat of paint for the current building will do the trick.
Look at the photo again - isn't your eye drawn to the new tower first? That's what I fear will happen when it's actually built. These buildings just DON'T compliment each other, and I don't think a new coat of paint for the current building will do the trick.
It`s totally new; upto now all we`ve had are a small elevation and orthographic prjection. This image shows how the finished building could look in its surroundings.
I agree, whilst of course it is Photoshopped, it is a bit amateur; the actual photo was taken at the worst time of day (the camera facing the sun) - to be totally accurate the new building should be shaded like the A Frame; this would place most of the new tower in darkness. Here`s a rough verison I `shopped with correct shadowing. As an aside, the roof tower detail does try to match the glass atrium skylights of the 1991 convention center.
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DVC_Couple_PA
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I think it is great complement to the existing tower. I can't wait to stay there when it is built.
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
Your thoughts are being skewed due to nostalgic reasons.
The A-Frame has been done before...there is nothing special aside from the shear size of it. Look at the DoubleTree near Downtown Disney...it's the same exact design (aesthetically) as the Contemporary.
Coming from an architectural background...I will say that this is pretty nice. They carried the lines from the original and the "scale" of the original. The A-Frame is a basic contemporary shape...as is the North Wing...but it's the reciprocal of it. The A-Frame has sharp, crisp lines whereas the new North Tower has the exact opposite. I think if you were to see this from the other side, you'd think differently. Even the decorative "cap" on top carries the same form as the original.
I really like this design and am very glad they didn't just build another A-Frame next to it. The only thing that I think would've been a better form/shape would've been an inverted A-Frame. That would've been truly spectacular.
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
That is due to the poor shadowing. There really isn't any shadowing done so the new tower looks to be brighter which draws your eyes to it.
Coming from the TTA...the A-Frame will be the first thing you notice...leaving the MK...the A-Frame will be in sight the most...
When you're on the monorail...the new tower will be directly in front of you as you leave the MK...you can only see out of the sides of the monorail (unless you're in the cockpit). The only time you'll see the new tower is when the monorail turns to enter the A-Frame.
I have a question. I haven't read all the other replies so sorry if I missed this. If you have a room in the tower on the bay side in that cornerm how much of the new building will you see instead of the bay? We stayed on that side last time we were there and loved it. I want to go back and stay there but not if it will take away from the view of the water.
Shaman
Well-Known Member
I agree. It's a nice contrast and even transitions between the sharp angled Contemporary and the circular Space Mountain....notice the curving monorail line as well....I think it fits in there quite nicely and should ADD a lot of character not only to the resort complex but to Tomorrowland as well.
I just hope they give the Contemporary a nice lighter coat of paint to match the DVC tower.
MouseMadness
Well-Known Member
Jer and Ozzy like their buildings curvy.
I don't mind the building itself, but the placement of it does seem a little awkward :shrug:
I don't mind the building itself, but the placement of it does seem a little awkward :shrug: