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I really hope the exterior can be left intact as planned, it looks good.

When funds started getting tight up north for the public library, the materials changed on the outside to corrugated metal and gave it the battleship look.

That said, if it comes down to exterior looks vs interior features for this, I would rather the thing look uglier on the outside rather than sacrifice design, facilities, or functionality on the inside.

Sounds like the arena up north had to cut some interior design cues inside in numerous spots, which made various spaces looked disjointed and unfinished and cheap (nevermind the Staples bathroom situation).