Here's what the Leeds Twitterati have been saying about the look of the new Leeds Arena, which was unveiled this morning.
Feel free to add your comments below on join the debate on Twitter by following the hashtag #leedsdebate. #leedsdebate is currently a #TT in #Leeds.
@Hickaldinho: just seen the renders of #LeedsArena and excited isn't the word!
@Bettakultcha: Where did they get all that space around the arena from? Bit of artistic licence there i think
@willgimmaker: Finally! A good addition to the city (looks like an enlarged Leeds Met Rose Bowl) Cant say I'm that taken with the promo though.
@loveleedsmore: If we build it, they will come! AND The Leeds Arena designs look unique and impressive - really can't wait for it to open!
@seaneeboy: I'm sure there'll be a hundred voices of derision, but I like it. It's minty
@jamesdeeming: I like it, but can't get over the idea that it is just a big theatre. This seems a bit limiting for an 'arena'?
@culturevultures: Is the honeycomb nature of the Leeds Arena distinctive to Leeds? Will the architecture be as loved as the Corn Exchange? AND: To be fair I think we should all be positive about the Leeds Arena...we're too fond of knocking everything here
@Testspaceleeds: a soulless mainstream arena for mainstream events - perfect for Leeds...
@strawbleu: It looks cheap, nasty and vile. And is still a horror story for vertigo sufferers.
@richardflick: I'm looking at those pictures of the new Leeds Arena and I think it will be great... once you're inside it. #yuk
@peerlawther: it's not distinctive enough from other arenas, despite the facade. Where's the essential "Yorkshire-ness"? AND It's a bit of a clone. How is this diff from Man/Newc/Shef arenas? Lgr Q: Are the cities diff at all nowadays?
@doggonwheels: It looks ok. Nothing exciting or groundbreaking. Look just like that other new round building behind the o2/Town hall
@bendenison: A "Hall" has dignity. www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk . A "Centre" has community. www.thelowry.com - An "Arena" is all about...show?
@NorthernWrites: details of arena released week after clamour for independent spirit intensifies. Is generic northern competition best for city?
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