I had the opportunity to take my daughter to the Music hall to see the Outsiders and we had a blast! I appreciate the golf carts that they have to get you to the front because we were running a little late and had to park a little ways out. I also appreciate the free parking! When we got inside, the ticket check was seamless and the staff showed us to our seats. We sat in rear orchestra, the seats were decent but next time I will try to sit closer. We got snacks and merchandise. The snacks were a little pricey but the merch wasn't too bad. The show was awesome and for me it was super nostalgic because I grew up with the movie and book. After the show we were waiting for a cart to take us back to the car and the actors came out to take pictures and sign autographs. My daughter was in heaven! I can't wait to take her to another show! read more

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The venue is classic. Overall a solid place to see a show. We enjoyed dinner in the restaurant and great service. I was especially impressed with how the attendants moved women in and out of the restroom during intermission. I know that's random but it was efficient and can be a pain point in most venues. There is some renovation like carpet and website updates that could help it get five stars. read more

The shows are always good, but the amenities are outdated the bathrooms and the seating are all old and just kind of feel like they're falling apart. I mean, go see shows here because the shows are good but Winspear Opera House is a much nicer venue. read more

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I've seen several shows here. The flow of traffic and parking is easy enough to figure out. Everyone working will direct you on where to go and they are quick to keep traffic moving. I prefer to eat there so I make it to my show on time. The dining hall usually has something for everyone, but you should get reservations. The sound or acoustics are okay. I hope they continue to make small improvements as the places ages to keep it maintained especially since it's a heavily carpeted building. It is a different experience than other theaters in the area such as Bass Hall, but I appreciate how many good shows flow through here. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Went to see The Wiz on Broadway and the show was awesome! I am not handicap but I'd be upset if I was. It didn't look wheelchair friendly after parking and it doesn't look like there are enough handicap parking spaces but I could be wrong but they should be closer to the entrance points and the sidewalks need to be able to be used. Staff was friendly and it was clean inside and the lines for refreshments moved quickly. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - View of the stage from my seat. We snagged seats in the back and still had a nice view. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Opened in 1925, this beautiful Spanish Baroque venue was the place to be seen in its hey day. Once the home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Opera,it now primarily serves the Broadway Dallas scene . Unfortunately over the years it has been remodeled and updated with little to no thought to preservation of the original. I came here as an elementary student on Dallas Symphony field trips and remember the Grand Dame opulence of the place before the " bad face lift". Still,it functions well for modern entertainment, like the play I saw tonight or the countless rock concerts I've attended here . Even with other venues in the area having functions,the parking is measured and separated,so you're assured convenient parking. If you have a reason,don't hesitate. Be sure to walk around to see the fantastic front elevation and original fountain. Not to be missed . Go! read more

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I absolutely love Music Hall and am so happy to have such a special place here in Dallas. We love coming to catch a show as we have yet to make it to Broadway but gives us the opportunity to see the shows that have graced the stage of Broadway. I know that everyone has a price point for tickets - I made the mistake of just buying a seat for a show I wasn't sure about and I can say, never again. My attention was drawn to the lights projecting from behind me that I wasn't focused on the show but besides that, always a great time at Music Hall! read more

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Location Southeast Dallas-Dart station just outside Parking Valet and nearby street. We ride shared. Atmosphere 70's building, theater Service Outstanding Menu Crystal dining room offers a buffet for @$37. Many bars. We like to go to the far end snack bar-they combined the cheese and charcuterie plate to one-YEAH! The red wine pour is larger than the prosecco. Candy snacks, soft pretzels, salads, sandwiches. You can pre-order intermission alcohol. Shows A wide variety of show offered. We saw Corn and Lion King. Really good! Summary Local Dallas theater with great buffet, snacks, outstanding service, and excellent shows. read more

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We got to see The Outsiders tour while they were in town. It was so good! My family's first time at this venue and they loved it. The food and drinks were 10/10! read more

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The music hall at fair park is a theater of charm. It is a very large venue that fits a lot people. It's very much an old rustic spot. Bathrooms stalls are very short, but there are many of them. The seats in the theater are very squeaky. Besides some small tid bits, there are some beautiful pieces inside the hall. It's still a great space with great shows! read more

My daughter & I went to see The Lion King, and it was a great show. It was my first time inside. We sat in the balcony area, and the seats were good and fairly comfortable. There's not a lot of leg room, but I get it! They had several areas for drinks and snacks, which was cool. Nice venue, and the parking is close to the venue as well. I was nervous we'd have to walk far but we didn't. read more

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It was spectacular show . Actors and Actresses were great. The venue was amazing all the seats will be great views. I went to the 1:30 matinee thinking it wouldn't be packed wrong . lol lots of people. Concessions are on both floors selling drinks and real drinks . 2 merch Floors as well. This is an absolute amazing event. Thank You To Music Hall For Bringing This Show To DFW. read more

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the outside of this theater is gorgeous. lots of parking available on the premise. seats are decently comfortable. not sure about the other sections but the balcony doesnt have a lot of legroom. i'm pretty short so it was okay but for someone tall i would definitely go for aisle seats. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We have been here a couple of times - once for a performance of Wicked, and another for a Morrissey concert - both times made especially memorable because of this venue. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, so the earlier you get here, the better. Also, the lines for the restrooms can get long, as well. They are located downstairs, so give yourself some time to get in and take care of business. read more

I attended the showing of the great Gatsby. It was an amazing performance. The only thing I would recommend for the venue is a better ground floor bathroom. It was just a one holer. Otherwise it was an excellent performance service was impeccable and I will return. read more

The music hall at fair park is an amazing venue without a bad seat in the house. For years, we have been coming into productions here usually with the Dallas summer musicals but true. A few concerts here in there as well. No matter where our seats are on the floor or in the balcony. There's never been a bad experience for us. The staff that works here is amazing too, and they usually have some good food options available in the building as well. read more

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Betelguese, Betelgeuse, Betel ... Ahhh what a charming and delightful musical! I have always loved Music Hall at Fair Park! Lots of parking and lots of memories as a child coming here. Once I heard Betelgeuse was showing, HAD to go! This establishment seems to remain timeless! It's almost 100 years old. The acoustics are phenomenal (with some recent improvements, it is considered one of the best for musicals)! It is of Spanish Baroque style with Moorish architectural influences. It containing six stair towers capped with cast domes and arcade porches overlooking Fair Park. It has always looked down its nose at Fair Park but adds a lot of class. It has housed the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera, Dallas Summer Musicals plus more than a few Broadway travelling shows! My 2nd cousin's husband, a historic Oscar winning musician/director/producer in his own right, took me to a couple of symphony performances here as a child. He loved this place. While I loved watching and immersing into the sounds as the DSO played Rachmaninov's Isle Of The Dead and Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre one Halloween's eve (1968 or 1969?), it was Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker a couple of months later I've fondly recalled. Of course, seeing ZZ Top play was also a favorite. While I love the buffet when going, overall, I find this place quite cool to have a date night. All in one package deal (A tip: make reservations for the buffet once you get your tickets as they do sell out.) read more

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Had a great time seeing & Juliet here. The venue is really pretty, definitely had a prime time at one point. (Its vintage charm is nice - just know what to expect). The staff was very friendly and they have a nice selection of snacks and drinks to enjoy during the show. read more

Oh my god, my family and I went to see The Nutcracker at Music Hall at Fair Park. It was a wonderful experience and I loved every minute of it. The show was spectacular. The talent was outstanding. My 9 y/o had so much fun. She was smiling, dancing and could not stop looking at the show. I have been at the music hall several times now and I like the amount of staff and organization they always have, especially with the bathroom situation. I do feel like they need a bit of improvement with the place perse. It's an old building and it would definitely benefit of some nice/modern updates. Other than that the regular parking seemed ok and it was only $10 so that was pretty affordable. We did valet because we were almost late and for $25 we didn't need to park far and walk in the freezing cold. We were at the 2nd balcony on row J so I thought they were pretty decent seats. The show was a total of 2hrs which was perfect for the amount of little kids in the audience. We went to the 6pm show and it was full but not insanely packed. I was so happy I decided to get us tickets to see the Nutcracker and create a beautiful memory with my family. It is something I would love to do every year if possible. read more

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I've been here a few times now for shows, the most recent of which was last night for Beetlejuice the Musical. I've primarily sat in the rear of the floor and have had good experiences there. Of course, the rear sides can have somewhat obstructed view depending how far to the side you are, but that's standard of all performance theaters. Last night I saw in the balcony in Section QQ Row M Seat 1. I will never forget it as I had COMPLETE leg room!!!!! It was glorious! I have long legs and have never had free space for legs in a theater outside of sitting in the front row on the floor. This was a welcome and unexpected treat! There were no obstructions in that seat, however you are high up so to see details of faces and make up, costumes, etc. you will need binoculars. The only issue I had with that seat/section/balcony was that the sound quality was not very good up there. I felt like it was hard to hear the words in certain songs and dialog in the performance because of bad acoustics or the sound system. I've experienced better in balconies of other theaters so that was disappointing, and I never had that issue when sitting on the floor at other performances at Music Hall FP. I like that there are bars throughout the theater and that they have a restaurant (Crystal Terrace) and concession stands throughout the theater. I ate at Crystal Terrace last night without a reservation and was very pleased with the service and food options. It's $35 per person for a full buffet. The food was good! I really like the parking options at Music Hall also as you don't have to pay to park there. If you want a close spot, that's $35 but if you don't mind walking a bit further or taking the extended golf-cart for a ride, the free options are perfect. Expect traffic of course. If the sound had been better in the balcony last night, this would be a 5-star rating. If anything can be done to improve the sound system/acoustics, the folks in the nosebleeds would appreciate it. read more

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The Music Hall is a lovely venue for seeing Broadway Musicals, the symphony, and a variety of other shows. We recently saw comedian Ali Wong perform here. The venue is at Fair Park. The line of cars backed up down the road just to turn into the site for parking. We shot past it and did a u-turn at the next light and were easily able to enter and park. Parking cost us about $10 cash. There were extended golf carts driving through the lot collecting people and taking them to the Music Hall. No charge for the ride. The driver was kind enough to tell us the lot where he picked is up, but I never did see any markings that indicated it for finding our way back. The Music Hall is a lovely venue that can hold 2000 people. The seats are plush and velvety. We had front row seats in the pit which means these seats are added or removed depending on the performance. Oftentimes that means they won't be comfortable, but that wasn't the case at all. I didn't need to shift in my seat at all during the show. I was relaxed the entire time. Well, I was a little nervous about being in the front row at a comedy show, but thankfully the warm-up act and the headliner didn't pick on the audience at all. Whew! Bar lines in the auditorium were long. They do play the audio of the show on the speakers so you can hear it if you need to wait in line or head to the bathrooms downstairs. I personally enjoy attending shows at this venue, but only if my husband drives me here. Traffic here can be a problem, so leave early so you don't have to line up for that drink before the show starts. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's the OG Music Hall and it's beautiful! Go early so you're not overwhelmed with traffic entering the parking areas. Music Hall is older, of course, so there is only one bathroom. However, the workers keep the loooooong line moving so everyone has a chance to use the powder room at intermission. The parking was somewhat difficult. Once you park, you can hop a ride on a golf cart. read more

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Amazing venue with helpful staff! Concession stands were extremely busy and didn't get time to order before the musical started. They have a QR code you can scan to order and it was a smooth experience. read more

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Saw the traveling broadway production of Lion King. We got valet parking but wasn't necessary as parking was plentiful. For a Broadway show the place was just a little too big but great sound nonetheless. read more

Remarkable experience seeing Moulin Rouge at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The parking was easy and included with our ticket. The lobby area and concessions were excellent. There was a drink station between nearly every theater entrance. They also have a restaurant which would be fun to try now that I know it's here. With limited bathrooms, the lines appear long during intermission but it moved super quickly with attendants helping. The show & theater were phenomenal. Can't wait to return for more shows in the future! read more

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Went to the Andrew Schultz comedy show in April. It was our first time at the Music Hall and although I looked at previous reviews (mostly negative) of this place, a lot of it was true unfortunately. Made sure to leave and get there early due to their parking situation. They definitely needed more signs to direct the traffic flow and entrance to their parking since it was a little confusing. The sound in the auditorium was also pretty bad. We sat pretty close to the stage and it was still difficult to hear clearly. Because of that, I don't think we'll be back for future events. read more

My wife and I went here to see MJ, and we are season tickets holders. This was our first visit, and we were really impressed with how large it was inside. We were on the balcony and could see and hear everything really well. Before the show, we went into the dining area for a few drinks, and the bartender was really nice and told us all about the building and the surrounding areas. The only mark again the place was that the restaurant was very expensive, $35 each for a brunch buffet, the drinks were also a little expensive, but we'll made . We are looking forward to future visits. read more

FIVE STARS for Hamilton!!! The play was awesome AND it was an incredible experience!!! The performers, singers, dancers, and musicians were truly talented. We were fortunate enough to buy front-row seats that made the experience feel like we were in the middle of it all. The actors looked you in the eye! The orchestra vibrated through your body! It was so exciting!! This definitely made my top ten list for my most memorable events. We were very impressed with the audience as well. Guest understand that we're still in a pandemic. No matter how many times I looked over my shoulder, every single person was wearing their face mask "correctly" throughout the show. I was surprised considering the current mindset of most people today but very grateful that this audience was so respectful. The Music Hall itself is beautiful. Did you know that this performing arts theater opened in 1925? The elevation is Spanish Baroque. The inside is well maintained and continues to support the Moorish architectural influences. There is a huge staircase that leads up to a bar area that is very romantic & sexy. This location also has a restaurant. I'm sure there is a separate Yelp review that tells you more about the Crystal Terrace. My biggest complaint is the bathroom situation. Although there are approximately 20 stalls, the flow doesn't go fast enough. During intermission, my daughter & I sprint to the ladies' room. By the time we got there .. the stalls were full, the line came out the door, and down the hallway -- I counted over 27 women waiting to get in. At that moment they announced that the show would resume in 5 minutes. We heard through the grapevine that if you were not in your seat when the show resumes, they will not let you back in (I'm not sure this is true). We didn't want to take that chance. We could clearly see we were not going to have time. Unfortunately, my daughter has 3 invisible disabilities, meaning she doesn't "visually" look handicapped. But she is 100% handicapped but her mobility doesn't require a wheelchair. The staff would not let her use the handicapped restroom. This restriction is a horrible discrimination! Somehow, Music Hall needs to implement a way to ask for accommodations ahead of time for invisible disability guests. I'm sure we are not the only ones who need this kind of accommodation. My next complaint is in-house protocols. For example, most people know taking photos during a performance is prohibited. This Music Hall is on their "A GAME" and you will get caught. But my complaint is about how the staff handled it. Our situation was deeply disturbing!! Long story short, the lady sitting in front of me started taking pictures. Within a minute, one staff member rushed over to tell her to stop taking pictures. This staff member verbally scolds her, in front of my face, insisted that she delete those photos as she watched. This staff member was losing her balance, so she placed her hand on my knee to balance all of her weight (this was a huge woman). This was very bad news for me because I have a bone graph in that knee and I cannot tolerate that kind of pressure. I tried to shift but she was so passionate about getting this woman to delete her pictures that my situation meant nothing to her. AND this took place during the highlight of the show!! This isn't a reason for me to give Music Hall a bad review, but it was very frustrating that I didn't have a clear way of reporting this. When the show ended, wow, people rushed out the door like there was a fire in the building, lol. We took a cab, glad we did, the parking was insane! There also wasn't an easy way for a cab to pull up OR find you when the show let out. That was super frustrating. I highly recommend that if you are driving yourself, go extra extra early, maybe go early enough to dine and be in the building early to reduce your stress. Getting there, parking, and getting through security is very very very stressful. There is nothing online that tells you where to park, what to expect (people were walking long distances) and nothing tells you that this area is not very safe. read more

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Still a one star review. Its still standing after opening almost 100 yrs ago. Major problems with facility. The audio system sucks. We went to see another musical so a lot of singing which is so loud it damages my ears. So I put in ear plugs and then can't hear the dialog. This show was when outside temp was almost 100 deg and inside was an icebox ( before refrigerators). You need to wear warm clothes or bring a blanket. The incline from entrance down to stage is very steep so that wheelchairs needs to go in reverse and back in so not to lose control of chair. That incline will cause very real problems if there is an emergency evacuation. People will trip and fall trying to exit they way they entered. Note the exit doors on sides and go for them if needed. There was an improvement to get through security after ticket scan. Different equipment is being used and they aren't search handbags which cuts down the delay getting in theatre. And also for the ladies there is no potty parity in women's restroom. Be prepared for long lines. read more

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Great venue!! Great acoustics and comfortable seating. Attended Jason Mraz concert and he always chooses great venues and this one did not disappoint. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Jason Mraz - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We went to Fair Park Music Hall to see "My Fair Lady". I really do like fair park and the whole area is really cool. I really like the music hall as well. I would say that it could use a few updates (hopefully not in a way to have it lose its character) but they need more womens restrooms. At intermission the line for the ladies restroom runs all the way down the hall. I would say that most seats in the theater are pretty good. Overall I relaly like it but it probably does sit a little in the world where it isn't quite old enough to be cool just because of its age and it isn't new and shiney but it is a really good functional theater and I really love lots of the musicals that roll through. read more

Great venue for musicals and concerts. Very historic venue, the Crystal Terrace buffet was very nice.

Nice place to enjoy a variety of shows, musicals and more. Easy to find and located in Downtown Dallas. Parking normally cost unless otherwise stated. Valet is normally about $35.00. Has seats in up and down area. Also merchandise booths and limited alcohol bar. Great for dates or enjoy with someone special or family and friends. ENJOY! read more

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With high marks for sound, technical capability, having a restaurant inside, and general staying power, The Fair Park Music Hall is a solid performer among Dallas venues. My visits to the Music Hall over the years have been exclusively in service of Dallas Summer Musicals. I've sat close and far, high and low, and always experience full, nicely balanced stereo sound and felt able to connect to the action and emotion on the stage. Food and drinks are available at a myriad of concession stations as well as a sit down restaurant. I recommend arriving early to take advantage of these services. If one concession line is too long, walk a bit to find another one and you'll likely find a shorter line. If you need a restroom break, I recommend the ones on the lowest level for size and speed. During intermission, unless you leave the show before Act 1 is complete, you risk missing the beginning of Act 2. At shows like Wicked or The Lion King, this is a problem. So, my solution is to not drink anything an hour or two before the show. The parking lot is very large, but awkwardly positioned long-ways, stretching away from the hall and wrapping around the far end of the fair grounds. Often Gate 5 is the only one open for entry, and Gate 6 for exit after the show. This is another reason to arrive early. One time I saw Lion King here and my date wore heels and had to traipse the long way through the State Fair on a busy night. My only gripe is the carpet has significantly passed it's prime and looks dingey. But, this is a minor thing in a setting in which the lights are off the majority of the time in the building. For musicals, the Music Hall is a winner! read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Nice historical venue, however the seats must be original seating as they are very close together and sit awkwardly. But the sound and customer service was wonderful. Parking was included with the broadway show. They do need a few more stalls for the women's bathroom. read more

Music Hall At Fair Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I keep giving this venue a chance because I love theatre and there has been some great shows here. However, the venue is just awful. The seats are just too expensive. In order to get a decent view, you have to pay $200 or more per seat. The sides of the theatre are obstructed views and they mean it and even at the closer rows you still are very far from the stage so you can't see facial features well anyway. They have one accessible female bathroom. read more

Seemed clean and staff was polite and helpful. Parking is not great, it's off site and compressed. The drink selection was very meh, and the bathrooms are way lacking is capacity. Balcony seating has limited vertical incline making it easy for your view to get blocked by someone in front of you. Needs an update/rethink. read more

I thought long and hard about whether or not to write this review but in the end, decided the venue is responsible for approving shows so they must have thought it was okay therefore, should carry some responsibility too. I watched Book of Mormon last night, off Broadway at the Music Hall at Fair Pack and was appalled at how racist it was. To be honest, a friend invited me to go with so I didn't look up anything about the show. I just assumed it would be good because it was a Broadway show. That said, the venue was clean, staff were friendly and actors were great but the content of the show was condescending, sexist and racist. There's no other way to look at it. I read reviews after walking out of the show to be sure I wasn't being "too sensitive" and realized that there are very few reviews by Black critics (usually a bad sign), and the critics (of all races) who had the guts to call the show out for being racist were told to suck it up in the comments section because the makers of the show are generally offensive and it's all "just satire." Except, when micro aggressions and jokes are carried out against Black people, it festers racism and real-life harm towards Black people. Also, the show had to be taken off the stage for a couple of weeks and revised to give the Africans more autonomy, minimize the racist undertones and add more "satire" towards Mormons so it goes to show that the show runners know it's problematic. And I give the venue one star for allowing it on their stage. Anyway, the bathroom lines were super long but they moved quickly. However, traffic after the show was a hot mess and it took us 20 minutes to get out. read more

So many memories made here. My parents have always taken me to the Dallas Summer Musicals since the early 90's. They're apart of the producers circle and we always have great seats. Parking and getting in and out is surprisingly easy if you get a pass. It's a really nice music hall, not mic has changed over the last 30 years though. It might be time to update a few things... but I love and always look forward to coming here. Edit**** PLEASE ADD RESTROOMS! The restrooms that were added are outside. No thank you, please add appropriate restrooms INSIDE! Especially for people that are handicapped. 2nd edit Please fix the AC. Completely unacceptable for the people performing as well as everyone in the audience. read more

My wife and I have probably seen about 20 shows here by now. I love how easy it is to park here and to get the chance to be in Fair Park for something besides just the fair! There are lots of neat little restaurants nearby that feel much more local and real than something more fu-fu downtown. We've seen some big ticket musicals here, from Hamilton to Hello Dolly, to The Color Purple, and more, and I honestly have to say this theatre is as fun to see a show in as something more traditional like the Pantages back in LA or the Orpheum or Opera House in SF. I am just so truly grateful to have a venue in town (in addition to the Winspear Opera House / AT&T Performing Arts Center, of course) to see great shows in in a location that's meaningful to Dallas historically. It doesn't hurt either that their Broadway seasons have been much stronger than AT&T's the last several years! The main thing is that the interior is very, very dated. But I love the Art Deco on the outside and think it would be cool to help the inside feel as historic and grand as the surrounding architecture suggests! read more