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Post by cockyfriend on Aug 13, 2021 21:20:55 GMT -6
Taken at the stadium today at the show preview. BTW, this show... Wow.. I can't wait to see the whole thing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2021 8:25:36 GMT -6
Can't wait to see this. It's long overdue.
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Post by JSUSoutherner on Aug 14, 2021 19:44:14 GMT -6
Am I missing something or is this render different from the one in the first post on the thread?
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Post by pascal on Aug 14, 2021 21:41:51 GMT -6
Am I missing something or is this render different from the one in the first post on the thread? ...I noticed the same thing. Perhaps, it is still a work in progress.
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 15, 2021 20:07:25 GMT -6
Am I missing something or is this render different from the one in the first post on the thread? ...I noticed the same thing. Perhaps, it is still a work in progress. Much like the stadium upgrade pics, the ones that have been circulating are just preliminary renderings. The final product often (and usually) looks radically different. Since these latest renderings include a floor plan, it's safe to say they're closer to the actual final design.
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Post by JSUSoutherner on Aug 16, 2021 8:16:25 GMT -6
...I noticed the same thing. Perhaps, it is still a work in progress. Much like the stadium upgrade pics, the ones that have been circulating are just preliminary renderings. The final product often (and usually) looks radically different. Since these latest renderings include a floor plan, it's safe to say they're closer to the actual final design. Truth be told I like this design better than the first. I'm sure a lot of people will hate it since it's a more modern design like the Rec Center. Bunch of salty boomers.
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Post by gemofthehills on Aug 16, 2021 8:39:10 GMT -6
Much like the stadium upgrade pics, the ones that have been circulating are just preliminary renderings. The final product often (and usually) looks radically different. Since these latest renderings include a floor plan, it's safe to say they're closer to the actual final design. Truth be told I like this design better than the first. I'm sure a lot of people will hate it since it's a more modern design like the Rec Center. Bunch of salty boomers. I just dont like the swapping back and forth on campus. Looks like there has never been any kind of plan, just take what the architect gives you.
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Post by JSUSoutherner on Aug 16, 2021 12:32:26 GMT -6
Truth be told I like this design better than the first. I'm sure a lot of people will hate it since it's a more modern design like the Rec Center. Bunch of salty boomers. I just dont like the swapping back and forth on campus. Looks like there has never been any kind of plan, just take what the architect gives you. See I don't think it does. I think the way they did the Rec Center fits great with campus. It's modern and no it doesn't match the 1890s architecture of Bibb Graves exactly but that's kind of the point.
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 17, 2021 12:11:55 GMT -6
Three points:
1) I think as long as new construction is based in RED BRICKS as opposed to cement, it'll flow with the rest of campus. Where they went wrong -- WAY wrong -- in the 70s and 80s was not that they got away from 1890s architecture, but that they went with sterile concrete-based "modern" designs that clashed with everything around them. TMB and the Library were white, blocky buildings. Sparkman was (originally) covered by some kind of weird 70s pebble siding, which rapidly began to deteriorate and pose a safety hazard, leading the University to strip it AND LEAVE IT THAT WAY FOR YEARS. (Dear God.) Finally, most of the dorms built during this period were a lighter shade of brick, and were ugly flat roof blocks that didn't mesh with anything else on campus. Over time, those flaws were corrected (as best they could be) and somewhat flow with the old stuff now. The ROC should similarly flow, even if it has a more modern design.
2) Part of that modern design is not reflected on the latest renderings. There is no exterior siding/finishing trim shown. It's just more of a "footprint" design and is still being worked on. The final product will (probably) look much more like the exterior of the initial rendering, even though the shape of the building itself has changed radically.
3) Am I the only one to realize that the name of the building has changed from "Randy Owen Performing Arts Center" to "Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts"? I wholeheartedly endorse this change. The first name does not spell "ROC" at all -- it spells "ROPAC", which though it's a pronounceable acronym, really kind of sucks. "Randy Owen Center" or "ROC" is light years better. Kudos to whomever pushed this through.
EDIT: An addendum to point 1: The new design looks like it flows very well with the new Merrill Hall.
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Post by Cleburneslim on Aug 30, 2021 19:44:46 GMT -6
1st I'd like to say I'm not a Boomer I'm an x'er. Millennials seem to have trouble grasping there are more than 2 generations around at one time. I'll try to explain my take on modern vs classical architecture.
When the old ugly buildings were built in the late 60s and early 70s. They were modern and stylish and everyone loved it. But like all things modern it becomes dated and ugly. At least until enough time has passed say 75yrs or more where it becomes classic and acceptable again. So a modern building is great for say 20 yrs or so then it becomes an eyesore for 60 years where maybe it is pleasing to the eye again. Maybe, personally I think those same 70's buildings are still ugly. But who knows country blue and mauve may come back around to stay. But I doubt it. So the new rec center is a very attractive modern building today as the Montgomery building was in it's day. Like the Montgomery building soon enough it will be dated and out of place ugly. Perhaps it will be possible to remodel it to a better design in later years as was done with the Montgomery building.
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Post by Cleburneslim on Aug 30, 2021 19:50:30 GMT -6
I notice the library in the renderings is white sylacauga marble.
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 31, 2021 10:24:33 GMT -6
When the old ugly buildings were built in the late 60s and early 70s. They were modern and stylish and everyone loved it. But like all things modern it becomes dated and ugly. At least until enough time has passed say 75yrs or more where it becomes classic and acceptable again. So a modern building is great for say 20 yrs or so then it becomes an eyesore for 60 years where maybe it is pleasing to the eye again. Maybe, personally I think those same 70's buildings are still ugly. But who knows country blue and mauve may come back around to stay. But I doubt it. So the new rec center is a very attractive modern building today as the Montgomery building was in it's day. Like the Montgomery building soon enough it will be dated and out of place ugly. Perhaps it will be possible to remodel it to a better design in later years as was done with the Montgomery building. Counterpoint: Architects in the late 60s through early 80s lost their damn minds and forgot how to design. Those buildings will always be ugly. It happened to cars as well. Arguably even fashion. About the only thing unaffected was music. I have a theory that at a given time, there's only a finite amount of taste and creativity to go around. During this period, musicians stole it all. I blame John Bonham and Keith Moon. Especially Keith. That's just the sort of thing he would've done. "Hey, mate... ya know what'd be funny?"
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Post by Cleburneslim on Aug 31, 2021 15:41:30 GMT -6
Lol. I have to disagree about cars the Pinnacle of style was the late 60s and early 70s automobiles. It probably was the best time to tool around and dig on the radio. It's really before my time perhaps the lingo is off. I will say I was old enough for wide tab collars and plaid bell bottoms. Talk about ugly.
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Post by King_Gamecock on Aug 31, 2021 20:58:03 GMT -6
Lol. I have to disagree about cars the Pinnacle of style was the late 60s and early 70s automobiles. It probably was the best time to tool around and dig on the radio. It's really before my time perhaps the lingo is off. I will say I was old enough for wide tab collars and plaid bell bottoms. Talk about ugly. You know that you were rockin' the snap-up western shirts. Admit it!
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Post by King_Gamecock on Aug 31, 2021 21:02:30 GMT -6
When the old ugly buildings were built in the late 60s and early 70s. They were modern and stylish and everyone loved it. But like all things modern it becomes dated and ugly. At least until enough time has passed say 75yrs or more where it becomes classic and acceptable again. So a modern building is great for say 20 yrs or so then it becomes an eyesore for 60 years where maybe it is pleasing to the eye again. Maybe, personally I think those same 70's buildings are still ugly. But who knows country blue and mauve may come back around to stay. But I doubt it. So the new rec center is a very attractive modern building today as the Montgomery building was in it's day. Like the Montgomery building soon enough it will be dated and out of place ugly. Perhaps it will be possible to remodel it to a better design in later years as was done with the Montgomery building. Counterpoint: Architects in the late 60s through early 80s lost their damn minds and forgot how to design. Those buildings will always be ugly. It happened to cars as well. Arguably even fashion. About the only thing unaffected was music. I have a theory that at a given time, there's only a finite amount of taste and creativity to go around. During this period, musicians stole it all. I blame John Bonham and Keith Moon. Especially Keith. That's just the sort of thing he would've done. "Hey, mate... ya know what'd be funny?" Hey! My designs were groovy!
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