Student Union Construction.

[LaCajunsFan]

I've found some additional renderings of the 'new' Student Union, and thought I would post them here (hope that's OK). Not a lot of details, but more than what I've seen before.
Also, in the 3rd pic, I don't see an overhang/balcony over the lake, to replace the one they are wiping out by destroying Guillory Hall.....sure hope they follow-through with the promise to build one.

[CajunRebel]

Good find cajuns_fan! Thanks.

I have to say I'm a little underwhelmed by the design. It actually looks a lot like the old student union in places. But this firm usually does pretty good work so we'll see what the finished product looks like.

[RedTails]

Thanks for sharing. Loving all the open space. Makes me want to go back to school.

[Turbine]

I like how it incorporates to Walk of Honor arches.

[HelmutVII]

had lots of meetings in that little pit called the forum, never quite understood its design but it was a very functional little room

It was supposed to be a miniature Roman Forum (that's why they called it the Forum). I guess that's why it was so functional.

[LaCajunsFan]

Good find cajuns_fan! Thanks.

I have to say I'm a little underwhelmed by the design. It actually looks a lot like the old student union in places. But this firm usually does pretty good work so we'll see what the finished product looks like.

Glad you liked the pics. And while I agree with you on being somewhat 'underwhelmed' by the design, I am also relieved that it is at least it is not as ugly as the new dorms, lol.

I think the plaza plans look pretty cool, as well the view from approx where Guillory Hall is now .

And I while I agree that the old Olivier & Corona Halls needed to go, I hate the fact there seems to be an all-out assault on all the mid-century buildings on campus. Like someone else has said on one of these threads, not EVERY building has to be in the early-American.....or post-modern......styles.

[CajunFan3406]

It was supposed to be a miniature Roman Forum (that's why they called it the Forum). I guess that's why it was so functional.

Yes. As of late it was used by Honors for the weekly Honors Seminar. We'd usually fit in groups of around 100 in there.

[LaCajunsFan]

Thanks for sharing. Loving all the open space. Makes me want to go back to school.

Agreed: guess that's why I like the plaza renderings......instead of a parking lot taking up the majority of the open space, now it will be another "Quad" like area.

And now, practically wherever you go in this block, the lake will be at the center of attention.....as it should be.

[LaCajunsFan]

Yes. As of late it was used by Honors for the weekly Honors Seminar. We'd usually fit in groups of around 100 in there.

BTW, I am a mid-80's grad, and remember the union pretty well, but am having a hard time picturing the forum area. Can anyone give some details (pics?) of this room? Was it on the 2nd floor, on the bookstore side?

[RedBug58]

Agreed: guess that's why I like the plaza renderings......instead of a parking lot taking up the majority of the open space, now it will be another "Quad" like area.

And now, practically wherever you go in this block, the lake will be at the center of attention.....as it should be.

I hope there is something in this project to clean up the lake. ie, making it deeper and adding more aeration and filteration to keep it fresh an moving so all of that gross looking alge will stay out. And I agree, Cypress Lake is very unique and a focal point on campus