Atlanta Hawks: A look inside the new State Farm Arena

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Photos: A look inside the new State Farm Arena

A look inside of State Farm Arena, which will host an open-house event October 20.

Hundreds of workers are laboring around the clock to complete renovations of the newly branded State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The venue is holding an open house October 20. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Players Club in State Farm Arena is nearly complete and is a place where fans can cheer their team as they come out of the locker room. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The new Chef's Club in State Farm Arena includes couches in the seating area.(Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

A view of the new Chef's Club. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Work progresses on the Hawk Walk Market on the Concourse level at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres@bandres@ajc.com)

The Zac Brown Social Club is a new venue in State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres@bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of The Zac Brown Social Club at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com).

In Westside Little Italia, Atlanta restaurateur Giovanni DiPalma brings Italian cuisine to State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The seating in the Veranda Suites has been moved forward 15 feet for a better view of the arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of the seating in the Veranda Suites. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Loft Level Suites sit above the Veranda Suites and have an open floor plan with common kitchen areas. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of The Loft Level Suites. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The basketball floor and scoreboard are in place. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Another view of the basketball floor and scoreboard at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Atlanta Social is on the terrace level. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

A look at the front entrance to State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

In addition to looking good, wood panels were installed throughout the arena to help with acoustics. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The Top Golf Swing Suite includes a bar and a golf simulator. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

The main control room at State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

One of the grills in the Chic-Fil-A Fan Zone. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

Mercedes Benz Stadium is visible from the ninth floor of State Farm Arena. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

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Hundreds of workers are laboring around the clock to complete renovations of the newly branded State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The venue is holding an open house October 20. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com)

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