Kings Court
I would have each section of the Kings Court in a different color scheme. It is confusing now and one never knows where they are.

I would remove the alcoves near the windows and have a open huge window wall along the length. The view of the sea is blocked. The alcoves are jammed and the center of the place with no ocean view is empty.

Golden Lion Pub: Remove the strip ceiling with a pressed tin one.

On Deck 12, the tinted wind screens should be replaced with clear ones. They disconnect one from the ocean.

Many people on board look through the sides of the glass to avoid the tinting.

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Originally posted by Linerdan:
On Deck 12, the tinted wind screens should be replaced with clear ones. They disconnect one from the ocean.

Hi desirod7 was the idea to tint them just to stop the reflection from the sun onto to the sea going into ones eyes? , or did it serve another purpose as in colour co-ord the area?......Dan

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That is the worst thing that can happen to a product, people adjusting their behaviour because of not carefully thought true design decision . It should be the other way around, a design is meant to adjust to the behaviour of people.

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Originally posted by mec1:
I'd also try to provide G32 with alternative access so that the Queen's Room wasn't the only entrance.

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Good point! I'd go as far to say that there should be NO access via the Queens Room. G32 itself looks too 'Carnival' for my liking, I'd like to see something a little more tasteful like the QE2's 'Yacht Club'.

There really is something wrong with 'Kings Court's' layout. I just don't know how it could be improved?

The tinted windows are an issue but, now that Onno points it out, it would be better have either clear glass or eliminate the openings it both ends on the different panes ... kinda like if you don't know what you're missing, you're less likely to notice.

I also agree that something should be done about King's Court; a different color scheme, better signage, etc. would all help. In fact, I think they should rip out the entire thing altogether and start over. There just has to be a better way to improve passenger flow throughout the room. I'd also eliminate the glass ceiling that looks up into King's Court from the atrium ... I'd like to see something more dramatic when I look up in the Grand Lobby.

I also like the idea of placing doors on rooms such as the Golden Lion, Sir Samuel's, the casino, etc.

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Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
I would change her hull livery a bit. I would lower the white painted portion by one deck and this would allow for a upward sweep of federal grey paint towards the bow. This would enable the illusion of sheer to her hull (similar to SS France-even though her's was part sheer and part painted illusion).

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Onno

[ 08-18-2004: Message edited by: Onno ]

The funnel is too short. So, why not add a retractable upper part which would be lowered to pass under the Verrazzano Narrows bridge ?
I think GALILEO GALILEI and GUGLIELMO MARCONI were equipped with such a feature and the result was not bad.
What do you think ?

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Originally posted by Onno:
As ssLewis suggests a lowered bluck hull would make the complete superstructure look more top heavy. I have tried it some time ago. Also a painted sheer line along the hull would not wok, the hull holes interfere with this idea. The hull holes are dark from the inside, so they look like a black dotted line. In the bow and stern part the hull holes would be below the black painted sheer line and in the middle of the ship they would be above the sheer line. The hull holes are simply too much present for a painted sheer to have any confining effect. QE2 also has a painted sheer on a block based hull and superstructure, the difference is she can handle it because she does not have those massive hull holes but small portholes.

Onno

[ 08-18-2004: Message edited by: Onno ]

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I would rebuild the whole stern section. This is the most ugly section off the ship. Its looks chaotic and whene i saw it fore the first time i could't believe that this part off the ships looks so uninteresting.

I would like to see a more QM (1) stern section.

[ 09-01-2004: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

I also agree that G32 should have another entrance besides the Queen's Lounge. I loved G32 and felt it absolutely belonged on QM2. It was one of the very best ship nightclubs I've experienced (space wise), and was very popular on several evenings. I really liked the atmosphere.

I had no problem with the King's Court. Once you got the hang of it I actually enjoyed it.

I wouldn't mind seeing something more done with the Winter Garden. I felt it belonged on a Disney ship. Too fake looking for my personal taste. I like the idea of an alternative spot for tea and cocktails, but the Winter Garden just didn't do it for me.

All in all minor adjustments. I LOVE QM2 and even if she stayed just as she is I would be very happy.

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Originally posted by hi Seas:
I too would like to see a taller stack. This could not be done due to one single bridge in the world.

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Originally posted by Johan:
You are right,
it is because of that strange idea that also the "shape" of the funnel is part of a lines identity..

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