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The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub is already a movie star.
John Parkinson and his son Donald Parkinsonâs stunning blend of Mission Revival and Art Deco styles has been a popular film site since it was completed in 1939, with supporting roles in movies from âBlade Runnerâ to âThe Dark Knight Rises.â
âVisually, itâs such an incredible place and itâs such a throwback to old Hollywood,â said J.J. Levine, a location manager. âI love that the Oscars are going to be there.
The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub is already a movie star.
John Parkinson and his son Donald Parkinson’s stunning blend of Mission Revival and Art Deco styles has been a popular film site since it was completed in 1939, with supporting roles in movies from Blade Runner to The Dark Knight Rises.
“Visually, it’s such an incredible place and it’s such a throwback to old Hollywood,” said JJ Levine, a location manager. “I love that the Oscars are going to be there.”
The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub is already a movie star.
John Parkinson and his son Donald Parkinson’s stunning blend of Mission Revival and Art Deco styles has been a popular film site since it was completed in 1939, with supporting roles in movies from Blade Runner to The Dark Knight Rises.
“Visually, it’s such an incredible place and it’s such a throwback to old Hollywood,” said JJ Levine, a location manager. “I love that the Oscars are going to be there.”
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2021 Oscars ceremony is happening this weekend and the set design for the event has been revealed!
The show is usually held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood every year, but the event has been moved to Los Angeles’ Union Station to allow for a socially distance experience.
To ensure guest safety, Rockwell Group reduced seating and complied with other strict Covid protocols, all while providing the live and remote audiences with the glitz and glam they’ve come to expect from the Oscars.
Click inside to read all about the set design and to see photos…
Keep reading to find out more about the set design and seating areas…
Oscars set design FIRST LOOK: Academy Awards COVID safe, train station ceremony plan is revealed. complete with café tables, multi-tiered seating and a pre and post show patio
David Rockwell, FAIA, Founder of Rockwell Group, an NYC architecture and design firm, returned as scenic designer for this year s 93rd Oscars
After designing sets for the 81st and 82nd Oscars at Rockwell Group-designed Dolby Theatre, this year his designs will come to life at LA s Union Station
Union Station recently wrapped an eight-year, $4m (£2.87m) restoration, so will be looking its best for the stars and viewers around the world on Sunday