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What is the shell like building in Glasgow?
The Clyde Auditorium
The famous Clyde Auditorium, affectionately known as the ‘Armadillo’ due to its overlapping, shell-like structure. This purpose built conference centre offers 3,000 seats over three levels.
When was the SEC Armadillo built?
September 7, 1997
SEC Armadillo/Opened
What is the Clyde Auditorium called?
The SEC Armadillo
The SEC Armadillo (originally known as the Clyde Auditorium) is an auditorium located near the River Clyde, in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of three venues on the Scottish Event Campus, which includes the SEC Centre and the OVO Hydro.
Who designed the SEC Armadillo?
Norman Foster
SEC Armadillo/Architects
What is the capacity of the Armadillo in Glasgow?
3,000
SEC Armadillo/Capacity
Designed by world-renowned architects, Foster + Partners, the SEC Armadillo is a Glasgow landmark that charms conference delegates and concert-goers alike with its unique style and practical, comfortable facilities for up to 3,000.
What is the capacity of the hydro Glasgow?
14,300
OVO Hydro/Capacity
Concerts & Events Over 1 million visitors each year, coupled with strong global partnerships, makes us a venue of choice in the Live Entertainment touring calendar. The seats and staging can be configured to provide a capacity of 14,300.
What does SSE hydro stand for?
The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the largest entertainment venue in Scotland. The arena was initially named The Hydro after its main sponsor Scottish Hydro Electric.
What is SEC Armadillo made of?
It takes a flat sheet material and employs it to clad a series of framed hulls, which wrap around the disparate elements, including the auditorium fly-tower. These overlapping, aluminium-clad shells – reflective by day and floodlit at night – create a distinctive profile on the skyline.
Who named the Armadillo in Glasgow?
Norman Foster & Partners
Most easily identifiable by its Clyde Auditorium, 1997, Norman Foster & Partners – better known as ‘the Armadillo’ – popularly named from the eight distinctive overlapping aluminium clad shell roofs.
What is the Armadillo in Glasgow?
SEC Armadillo
The SEC Armadillo is a stylish, purpose-built venue and a Glasgow landmark. It was designed by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners and when it opened in 1997 it heralded a new era for the SEC and Glasgow’s vibrant waterfront.
Where is OVO Hydro?
Glasgow, Scotland
The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland, and is the largest entertainment venue in Scotland.
What is the SSE Hydro made out of?
pneumatic translucent cushions
The unique façade of the OVO Hydro, made up of pneumatic translucent cushions, has been made possible by using a special film originally developed for the space industry. This allows natural light to illuminate the foyers during the day and the arena to ‘glow’ at night.