LEIPZIG, GERMANY – AUGUST 22: Participants wearing FFP2 protective face masks watch singer Tim Bendzko perform in the RESTART-19 Covid transmission risk assessment study in a concert setting at an indoor arena during the coronavirus pandemic on August 22, 2020 in Leipzig, Germany. The study, organized by the University Hospital of Halle (Saale), simulates a live concert venue with several thousand audience members in three different scenarios in order to develop risk reduction measures for large events. Participants wear tracer devices to track their movements and sensors measure aerosol currents in the arena. All participants had to undergo a Covid-19 test within the last 48 hours and test negative in order to take part.
Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesI had the opportunity yesterday to go down to The Bell Auditorium for a presentation on the new design of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. I wasn't there for the initial meetings and discussions on this, but I was blown away!
The design is much bigger than I imagined. And it's incredible! There was so much thought and detail put into the entire complex. This design will bring the Bell and the James Brown Arena together with a centralized box office and concourse between the two.
The James Brown Arena will be around 10 stories high, with three different levels. There will be really awesome meeting spaces, outdoor terraces, local art and more. Inside, the design is amazing! There will be open areas to socialize, while still being able to enjoy the show.
They included a beautiful brick design that's made to look like a red curtain as well. The architecture and design is very modern, but still holds on to the things I feel are important to Augusta history!
Check out this awesome video they shared with us that takes you through what it will look like!
What do you think? Are you excited to see the changes?
This new design is set to start around the beginning of next year, and wrap up by September 2024.
More on the story HERE.
