CameramanJ
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RE: ODU Master Plan
(06-19-2013 09:47 AM)EverRespect Wrote: (06-19-2013 09:43 AM)ODUBleedBlue2010 Wrote: Tear down the clam shell. Tear down Powhatan. Tear down Whitehurst. Build big student housing complex where the clamshell is. Build a big open ended stadium (35-50k) facing the Elizabeth River(it could be gorgeous and it would be right next to the practice facilities).
That would be ideal, but I don't think that could be done in a single offseason.
An Oregon offense with a U-dub stadium. Nice.
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ODnick
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RE: ODU Master Plan
I think someone mentioned a similar idea, but what if the stadium is moved closer to Hampton Blvd. Ainslie could still be used, and expanded. [attachment=4710] Check out the attachment.
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06-19-2013 12:18 PM |
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Blue_Trombone
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RE: ODU Master Plan
I'd prefer to keep Williamsburg Lawn intact. It's one of the few quiet green spaces on campus.
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06-19-2013 12:23 PM |
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Blue_Trombone
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RE: ODU Master Plan
Also, for anyone interested, they're renovating the Webb Center Lobby.Here's some conceptions.
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06-19-2013 12:28 PM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
Found it interesting that Norfolk and Richmond checked in at 6th and 7th nationally last night during Game 6 of the NBA Finals. All other cities were around San Antonio or Miami with the exception of OKC, Memphis and Indianapolis.
That's pretty common with our area and another strong sign that this area is hungry for high level sports.
I wonder how the failed attempt to lure an NBA Franchise will positively affect our plans for stadium expansion?
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RE: ODU Master Plan
(06-19-2013 12:28 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote: Also, for anyone interested, they're renovating the Webb Center Lobby.Here's some conceptions.
Thanks for posting... but, did these high-powered architects do anything to Webb center other than change the color of the furniture? I mean, it looks exactly the same as when I graced the halls in the mid-90s... oh, I guess they painted those big squares blue on the 2nd floor.
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Tribrocavs
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RE: ODU Master Plan
Looks like they are trying to make space by dumping a lot of the furniture. Also it appears that they may be adding hardwood floors. To be honest, they may not want to do too much until the master plan has been finalized.
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06-20-2013 04:52 AM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
More than likely won't do much structurally and they maybe just handed it over to their Interiors design team and give it a facelift? Are they calling it a renovation?
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06-20-2013 06:43 AM |
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(06-20-2013 06:43 AM)Cr8n Wrote: More than likely won't do much structurally and they maybe just handed it over to their Interiors design team and give it a facelift? Are they calling it a renovation?
It could be that the end of the fiscal year is approaching and they had some designated money to either use or lose.
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06-20-2013 07:30 AM |
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Blue_Trombone
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Does anyone know why the new Engineering building that had a concept image with this front (which looks like white plastic to me)
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Has an exterior like this?
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Which looks like concrete pavers to me. Maybe they'll put something else on top of the concrete front but the blocks look finished to me. With rounded corners and whatnot.
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2013 02:24 PM by Blue_Trombone.)
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RE: ODU Master Plan
Having worked at an A&E firm now for 5 years it's absolutely astonishing to me how many times those renderings and conceptual drawings change before the final product.
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06-21-2013 02:53 PM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
It just looks like it'll be painted.
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06-21-2013 04:03 PM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
None of this architecture will age well. I wish we'd just go back to the traditional look of Rollins and Spong Halls.
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06-21-2013 08:41 PM |
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Blue_Trombone
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(06-21-2013 08:41 PM)Oduniceguy Wrote: None of this architecture will age well. I wish we'd just go back to the traditional look of Rollins and Spong Halls.
Disagreed. Buildings like the Physics and Oceanography building and the Engineering and Computational Sciences building look fantastic. Spong and Rollins look good but I would not want them as the permanent architecture style of the University. When I think ODU architecture I think Brick, Glass and Stainless Steel, and that looks good.
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2013 08:54 PM by Blue_Trombone.)
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When I think of ODU architecture I just smh
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06-21-2013 09:11 PM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
(06-21-2013 08:50 PM)Blue_Trombone Wrote: (06-21-2013 08:41 PM)Oduniceguy Wrote: None of this architecture will age well. I wish we'd just go back to the traditional look of Rollins and Spong Halls.
Disagreed. Buildings like the Physics and Oceanography building and the Engineering and Computational Sciences building look fantastic. Spong and Rollins look good but I would not want them as the permanent architecture style of the University. When I think ODU architecture I think Brick, Glass and Stainless Steel, and that looks good.
I agree with BT, I also think that large buildings that must be built would look ridiculous in the old brick style, we struggle for room on campus as it is, we need these modern buildings and I think that they are complimentary to the older ones. The Oceanography wing of OCNPS is relatively old but it still looks nice, I work there and it's a great building. I hope they can build a new chemistry building on the other side of Elkhorn and put a bridge over to OCNPS; that'd be great.
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06-21-2013 10:37 PM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
You guys who like modern, please don't tell me the library looks great
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06-22-2013 06:05 AM |
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RE: ODU Master Plan
(06-22-2013 06:05 AM)Old Dominion Wrote: You guys who like modern, please don't tell me the library looks great
I love it!
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06-22-2013 07:18 AM |
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just smh. Very informal, doesn't mean anything poll.
How many fans who like the modern look are under say 50, how many who like traditional/colonial are over 50?
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06-22-2013 09:47 AM |
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