Lux is being repainted! See the photos here

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Last updated: Sun 16th Sep 2007 at 10:44

To tackle Lux's "white box" atmosphere, the Union are re-painting its largest venue in a deep purple. See the photos and add your comments here.

The re-paint comes in response to feedback from students and staff, and a lengthy consultation process with the Union's Sabbatical Officers and University Directorate.

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The lower half of Lux is being painted in shades of purple, keeping the atrium (roof) space white to maximise the visual impact from the venue's lighting rig.

Lux during repaint

Lux has been painted in three shades of purple to banish the "white box" syndrome for ever

Lux during repaint

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Wheres the DJ booth gonna be ?

Tom Worman - Tue, 18 Sep 2007

I understand it'll be in the same place as before, i.e. down the darker end of the room, with some space in the lighter end for some seating?

Alex Harries - Tue, 18 Sep 2007

When you say the "darker" end of the room, are you talking about the end where it was last time, or the time where it was the year before - under the main text screen by the doors to CO2?

Skribla - Wed, 19 Sep 2007

Sorry Skribla, I meant that the DJ booth will remain in the position it was in in 2006-2007 at the end of Lux closest to the bridge.

Alex Harries - Wed, 19 Sep 2007

Like the colour good choice :-) Still think the architecure inside is boring tho...

Wed, 19 Sep 2007

yeah fair enough your paintin it- thats a start at best! what about adding more seating areas etc and all the other problems/ issues weve been raising on this website for the last 2 years?!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007

I think it looks a lot better. I can't wait for Freshers Fortnite!

Thu, 20 Sep 2007

The colour will be a welcome change. I agree with the comment above about the seating areas being increased. - looking 4ward to freshers. - Paul Oakenfield and Fun Loving Crims : things r looking up for 2007-08.

Fred - Mon, 24 Sep 2007

painting it is a good start.. but ur gonna need some sort of platforms or different levels to give it any character circa.2004-2005

Wed, 26 Sep 2007

Yer defo agrew with above. when i got here in 2004 it wasn't the best uni but at least it had charector with the levels. will be a change painted tho!

Jody (Design for Interactive Media) - Wed, 26 Sep 2007

Think it's good the Union are doing something to improve the atmosphere, but still think it needs to be painted darker down the shooters bar end. The back bar is much better having the spot lights completely off and using the fridge and salitos lights only!

Ken - Thu, 11 Oct 2007