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Right: Silver and Lilac themed bedroom Bottom: Morrocan Courtyard Graden
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on purpose. Outside, however, the carpets are of a different bright colour on each floor – with the pinks, reds and purples – found elsewhere in the shared space. “The bedrooms are relatively neutral where the public areas
are bold and colourful,” says Adams. The chairs in the auditorium – which seats 350 – are cer-
tainly cheery, being of a bright purple or fuchsia-pink. They have been refurbished along with the black leather upholstery on the desks. Acoustics have been improved and the AV set up within the theatre has been specified by the onsite technician. “Most places which say they have a technician just have someone who knows how to switch things on and off,” says Ractliffe, “But we have a real expert who’s here all the time
who has chosen all the kit and no one else is allowed to touch it.” The conference breakout area leading from the theatre abuts
a new Moroccan courtyard garden, by Diarmuid Gavin Design, with square concrete planters, clean lines and a water feature. Indeed the whole of the ground floor wraps around this central area, including the seminar rooms. Natural day- light for conferences and seminars is a big plus, as anyone who has tried to stay awake in one must know. “It’s fantastic for someone attending a conference to come
away from the main theatre and have an informal cup of coffee and socialise with direct access to the courtyard,” says Adams. The eight meeting rooms, housed in the new block, peel off
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