lhj_rod_laver_arena

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The Rod Laver arena, is a sporting and theater complex located near the CBD district. It is part of Olympic Parks along with Hisense Arena, The Glass house and still being built The Rectangle.It was commissioned in 1984, by the CCTA (Civil and Civic for Tennis Australia) in the home to boost the popularity of tennis in Melbourne. It was first named National Tennis Center when first opened. Since then not only has there been many Grand Slams and Australian Opens but there are now shows and bands and a wide range of plays and entertainment. Like Hisense arena in similar architecture they both have a revolving roof that can open and close when needed. It was opened in 1987 but finished in 1988 after some editing to the roof that opens. It ended up costing over $62 million dollars. The arena was built to seat 17000 people in comfort as they watch tennis or other entertainment. There are a range of different seating arrangements for different events and corporate and private seating for the extra special people high up there. The arena when completed in 1988 was used for tennis and would hole the grand final of the Australian Open. Now it is used for almost anything from theatre to music concerts. There were alot of people that were involved in the design of the Rod Laver arena some of them were Richardson and Tayler in association with Peddle Thorp and Learmonth architect co. The Rod Laver was started in 1984 and completed in 1988 after costing $62 million. It was built in Melbourne Park next to its sibling arena Hisense. When it was first built it was called the National Tennis Centre but was later renamed after the legendary tennis player Rod Laver.

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