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Yes, but my thing is the fence is very unattractive....I wish we would do things right and continue the wall all the way around. This area is waaaay too important/visible (and will be even more so after construction is complete) to do things in a shoddy fashion.
The fence is to keep the Gators in the lake. I remember there was a big controversy over the brick wall when it was built. Some saw no need for it. I remember seeing a photo of the wall and they captioned it "Untamed Cypress Lake". Before there were gators in the lake there was no need for any fence at all. The lake had a pair of swans. When the gators showed up the swans "disappeared" (Imagine that). They then had to put the chain link fence up to keep the gators in. I would imagine that they will be doing something else once the older buildings are demolished.
That would be great......let's hope!Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Also, Helmut: didn't you say much earlier in the thread that the architect had said they would be doing something about the Guillory Hall deck?
I fear the deck is destined for demolition. I find this to be an unfortunate decision because every time I walk on campus there is somebody there feeding the fish/turtles or looking for gators. It is a great place for kids to go too. I hope they will replace with something as good or better. I guess time will tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns_fan
Helmut: do you know this for a fact, or is it just a very educated guess/hunch? If they do have plans to demo it, then I think we should take action.....they should leave it alone or put something better in its place. With social media what it is today, people have a better chance of making an impact.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
They are scheduled to demolish Guillory Hall along with the deck.
Thats expected, bad news. Thanks for your reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
With space at such a premium on campus it's probably necessary. I could see them adding another classroom building in that area in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Well, there is another building allotted for at the corner of Hebrard and Boucher, but that would not disallow keeping the present deck over the lake, or building a new one. As Helmut stated....it is a very popular, beautiful spot on campus, and should be kept/replaced.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunRebel
Are there concrete plans in place for this building? Once they tear down all 3 buildings there will be enough room there to build Maxim-Doucet sized building, if not something bigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns_fan
I would think the architects involved with the new building would be smart enough to integrate the lake into the plans for the new building.
Here is view of what they plan on doing in that area in the future
Agreed, and after tearing down the next 2 buildings by the Swamp, expand the swamp and the retaining wall and plant some new Cypress Trees in the enlarged area!Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns_fan
---Maybe over the expanded lake area we could put a NO city park type bridge---very cool!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DaddyCajun
Helmut could design and build it! Frenchie could take pics!
It seems the work around the chillers and inbetween Wharton and Burke-Hawthorne is complete. These are two views from St Mary, looking towards the swamp. I wish they would have made some of the sidewalks wider, but overall I think it looks great, and it is a nice area
Views looking towards St Mary, with the swamp behind me
Looking good, thanks for the pics Cajuns_fan!
The wall in front of Martin Hall is really taking shape, and will be a fantastic addition to campus, IMHO
I do not think they could make the sidewalks wider because of the live oaks, digging into their root system just a little can kill them. Again thanks for all of the pictures and updates.
Kind of thought that might play into it. But also, there are several utilities involved, and I know moving them would probably be a big expenseQuote:
Originally Posted by MelRock
Can you imagine alumni returning for HC after some years? Total shock!!!oQuote:
Originally Posted by cajuns_fan
Concrete block work is finished for the wall at the Martin Hall parking lot. Martin Hall is to the left.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/...d4d8223e_o.jpg
I wonder if there are any plans to re-hab the fountain in front of Martin Hall, or the entrance gates on University & Johnston? At least paint them.....those yellow bricks really stand out. I see painted brick all the time, and think it looks ok. It would be great to give these both an update.
Do you know when the wall will be finished? Surprised they didn't get that done before school started.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Good thing that all of these "street view" projects are looking good, because I walked to the Quad yesterday after we moved the boys into the Conference Center, and it looks like complete crap. the grass is high and looks like it hasn't been touched in a while. Just a big muddy mess. Any idea on the timeline for that?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII