Student Union Construction.

[HelmutVII]

They finished today and the guys are either home or not far from home. I have to give them credit. They didn't waste time once they got started and they did a very good job.

The best view from this spot in a very long time.




A view from what was the front of old Olivier Hall.




Panorama view from the Guillory Hall balcony over cypress lake. I think this has the potential to be one of the most beautiful spots on campus and will be a gathering spot for many years to come. I am very thankful they decided to keep it.




Looking back to Hebrard/ Boucher intersection next to Cypress Lake which is on the right.




Another view looking back to Boucher. Cypress Lake is on the right.




View from Hebrard Boulevard.

[CajunDreDog]

Looks SOOOOO different!

[LaCajunsFan]

Before and after:

[LaCajunsFan]

And I agree, Helmut: very shortly, this will become an iconic spot on our campus...and one that will last for many years to come. This is now the 'before' picture of what will become the green space/stage that are in the works.


From the UL site:

"Wayne Domingue, a project manager at Architects Southwest, said the firm is collaborating with the University's Office of Facilities Management to design a landscaped plaza with sitting areas where the buildings now stand.

"We're developing a concept that will convert the area into a gathering place for students," Domingue said."

[Boomer]

Somebody hurry up and take that ugly student government sign down!!! lol

[SlappyCajun]

Pine trees need to come down.

[HoustonCajun]

And I agree, Helmut: very shortly, this will become an iconic spot on our campus...and one that will last for many years to come. This is now the 'before' picture of what will become the green space/stage that are in the works.

From the UL site:

"Wayne Domingue, a project manager at Architects Southwest, said the firm is collaborating with the University's Office of Facilities Management to design a landscaped plaza with sitting areas where the buildings now stand.

"We're developing a concept that will convert the area into a gathering place for students," Domingue said."

Developing? Seems like you have a development plan already in place before you demolish, then start the development immediately thereafter.

[ManAboutTown]

That old student government sign would be sweet painted, distressed and sealed.. and hung in my game room. Don't throw it out!

[HelmutVII]

Developing? Seems like you have a development plan already in place before you demolish, then start the development immediately thereafter.

They wanted to see sight lines after demolition. They also wanted to see the condition and outline of the balcony after demolition. I suspect they have a pretty good idea what they want to do. All they have to do is get final placement and design to a budget.

[HelmutVII]

Somebody hurry up and take that ugly student government sign down!!! lol

I was wondering when somebody would notice.

[LaCajunsFan]

Developing? Seems like you have a development plan already in place before you demolish, then start the development immediately thereafter.

I think one of the big issues they had was that there weren't any documents/blueprints about the guillory hall overlook, its relation to the lake and what it would look like and it's condition would be after the demo, etc. I think they have most of the layout for the new green space, etc., done and now will need to incorporate the new stage/overlook into those plans.

[LaCajunsFan]

They wanted to see sight lines after demolition. They also wanted to see the condition and outline of the balcony after demolition. I suspect they have a pretty good idea what they want to do. All they have to do is get final placement and design to a budget.

Ha! I just said the same thing...guess we were posting at the same time.