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What to do with Middleton?
Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:56 pm
This has been discussed on here many times, but I was on campus the other day and found myself staring at the building. It is horrible. Not only is it an ubly giant cube planted squarely in the middle of the old quad, it is obsolete and outdated. So what are the options? The best one has to be to tear it down, restore the quad, and build a new library elsewhere.
1. Tear down Lockett and build library there. Problem: the triangle on which Lockett sits appears too small.
2. Tear down the Huey Long Fieldhouse. I mean, since it's just sitting there rotting, why not? Lot size is plenty big enough, and location is good.
3. The master plan calls for relocation of the physical plant facilities west of Taylor Hall, and creation of a new south quad. There is a lot of room there. Put it there and make it big and spectacular.
4. Level Hodges-Hatcher-Johnston and put it there. Lots of room and it would be in a very visible spot next to Tiger Stadium. Could be a landmark.
Just sayin.
1. Tear down Lockett and build library there. Problem: the triangle on which Lockett sits appears too small.
2. Tear down the Huey Long Fieldhouse. I mean, since it's just sitting there rotting, why not? Lot size is plenty big enough, and location is good.
3. The master plan calls for relocation of the physical plant facilities west of Taylor Hall, and creation of a new south quad. There is a lot of room there. Put it there and make it big and spectacular.
4. Level Hodges-Hatcher-Johnston and put it there. Lots of room and it would be in a very visible spot next to Tiger Stadium. Could be a landmark.
Just sayin.
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Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:57 pm to Slippy
Level it. That building is an abomination.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:59 pm to Slippy
You want to tear down the whole building just because you don't like the way it looks?
Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:59 pm to TN Bhoy
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This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 1/24/15 at 1:59 pm to Slippy
There are plans to renovate the building.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:00 pm to Brosef Stalin
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You want to tear down the whole building just because you don't like the way it looks?
It would only cost another $50 million to demo/rebuild the structure instead of just tearing it down to the skeleton. Not my money, so why the frick not?
This post was edited on 1/24/15 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:00 pm to Slippy
quote:Aren't they planning on renovating this?
2. Tear down the Huey Long Fieldhouse. I mean, since it's just sitting there rotting, why not? Lot size is plenty big enough, and location is good.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:02 pm to Slippy
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What to do with Middleton?
Tear it down.
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1. Tear down Lockett and build library there. Problem: the triangle on which Lockett sits appears too small.
If you took in the parking lot and made it 5 or 6 stories, you might could squeeze a library in there.
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2. Tear down the Huey Long Fieldhouse. I mean, since it's just sitting there rotting, why not? Lot size is plenty big enough, and location is good.
Not gonna happen, they are fixing to start renovating it (it needed it that place was a dump in '12).
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3. The master plan calls for relocation of the physical plant facilities west of Taylor Hall, and creation of a new south quad. There is a lot of room there. Put it there and make it big and spectacular.
Taylor hall? CEBA? That is too far from the center of campus.
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4. Level Hodges-Hatcher-Johnston and put it there. Lots of room and it would be in a very visible spot next to Tiger Stadium. Could be a landmark.
I actually think building it where Lockett is would be the best. Just as long as they don't try any modernist crap there.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:05 pm to WeeWee
quote:Modernist crap? Good lord....
I actually think building it where Lockett is would be the best. Just as long as they don't try any modernist crap there.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:07 pm to junkfunky
Jindal wants to cut like $300 billion from the higher education budget. Spending that kind of money simply for aesthetic reasons is stupid.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:13 pm to Slippy
Tear it down, no question.
Not just for "aesthetic reasons". If the people was 1 year old and looked like crap, people wouldnt be suggesting tear it down.
It's just old and outdated and embarrassing compared to the facilities at other Universities.
A brand new library needs to be built regardless, even if it isnt torn down.
Not just for "aesthetic reasons". If the people was 1 year old and looked like crap, people wouldnt be suggesting tear it down.
It's just old and outdated and embarrassing compared to the facilities at other Universities.
A brand new library needs to be built regardless, even if it isnt torn down.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:27 pm to Slippy
University of Alabama library:
LSU library:
I go to LSU, but just saying. Even the rest of the SEC is kicking our arse here.
LSU library:
I go to LSU, but just saying. Even the rest of the SEC is kicking our arse here.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:30 pm to zacata88
the obsession never ends
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:30 pm to zacata88
Well Alabama is kicking LSUs arse at most campus buildings so w/e
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:32 pm to DollaChoppa
Wish LSU had a Library like the new one at NC State. That place is awesome.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:33 pm to KneffLSU
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the new one at NC State. That place is awesome.
Need a book? This fricking robot arm will go get it for me. Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:34 pm to DollaChoppa
Amazing. Plus so many great group study rooms and reading areas.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:35 pm to Slippy
Year down Middleton, Lockett, and the Huey Long Fieldhouse. Make them new parking lots. Voila.
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:37 pm to KneffLSU
Ohio State Thompson Library
The front
The back entrance
Inside
The front
The back entrance
Inside
Posted on 1/24/15 at 2:37 pm to KneffLSU
Just curious, I was at LSU in the mid 90's when the library was essential for info. Just how needed is it now when most everything is at your fingertips.
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