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I had not realised that this new visitor centre is regarded as a temporary facility. Are there any plans for how it will be incorporated into a more permanent facility? The fundamental difficulty that has bedevilled the whole sorry saga is that the requirement for the interpretation facility within the visitor centre has not so far been understood. Once that requirement is clear, the size and shape of the building to wrap around it will become obvious, and the standard facilities (restaurant / shop / exhibits / archives / toilets) can be fitted around it. Of course, it has been difficult to know what form the interpretation facility should take, because the purpose and function of Stonehenge itself has not been understood. I have spent some time studying Stonehenge, and have a new (and hopefully better) understanding of its form and function. This has permitted a fresh approach to the form and function of the visitor centre to be envisaged. An outline impression is given in this 3D animation. I would be very interested to receive feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX86DoIXZNM (Note that the side of the main structure is not open. It is shown cut away, to gain a view inside, in this animation.) There would be a full scale replica of Stonehenge inside (not shown). This would not have to be a slavish replica, but can be an inspirational modern sculpture. For example, it could be formed of highly polished stainless steel sheets, which the visitors could experience at close quarters. Like the C-Curve, it would be a significant attraction in itself. http://www.rogerbamber.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/yapb_cache/c_curve1_bamber.bxa2174awu80o0c848kcwgkkg.3s1np5gcr6ww4cgkkc8cwg4wk.th.jpeg Above the replica there would be a domed ceiling, forming a planetarium, on which the sunrise and sunset would be projected. Those who built Stonehenge were bold and ambitious. It is a disservice to their achevements if we build something now that does not acknowledge and respond to that.

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