GMU: Where Construction is Tradition

[Vurbel]

Wow soon the only original buildings left will be Thomspon Hall and the original Quad Buildings. Robinson Hall will now match all the new architecture.

We're a whole new college. Except for Patriot Circle which is largely in the same place.

 

[GMUgemini]

Wow soon the only original buildings left will be Thomspon Hall and the original Quad Buildings. Robinson Hall will now match all the new architecture.

That's probably a good thing. The original buildings are fugly.


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[Pikapppatri8]

We're a whole new college. Except for Patriot Circle which is largely in the same place.

Actually even the diameter of Patriot Circle was expanded 9 years ago


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[Vurbel]

Actually even the diameter of Patriot Circle was expanded 9 years ago


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The library is in the same place!

 

[Pikapppatri8]

The library is in the same place!

Kind of - the second phase will remove the old section that is still there.

 

[MasonSAE4]

Now we just need the Southwest Sector plan to break ground

 

[Vurbel]

Kind of - the second phase will remove the old section that is still there.

Goodness! Well the statue of George Mason is in the same place!

 

[Walter]

Why demolish Robinson A and B? I realize it isn't just an asthetic decision, but King Hall is much more hideous.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Why demolish Robinson A and B? I realize it isn't just an asthetic decision, but King Hall is much more hideous.

Robinson Halls A and B are relied upon for a lot of classes. Unlke the other newer buildings - Robinson deos not have the data hookups and audio/visual technology embedded in the class room. It is not just an aesthetic thing.

King Hall has been renovated twice with all the required technology and new heavy lab space. So it has all of the technology guts that Robinson lacks.

You cannot update Robinson hall economically without demolishing it. Hence it is being replaced.

 

[MasonSAE4]

Why demolish Robinson A and B? I realize it isn't just an asthetic decision, but King Hall is much more hideous.

A massive amount of the university's classes are held there, and it's the home to some of Mason's more prominent departments.

 

[GiantKiller_Co]

Why demolish Robinson A and B? I realize it isn't just an asthetic decision, but King Hall is much more hideous.

King Hall got some renovations done. Metal outfittings and stuff so it blends with Exploratory a little bit.

 

[GiantKiller_Co]

A massive amount of the university's classes are held there, and it's the home to some of Mason's more prominent departments.

The new Robinson building will be larger and its part of a plan to make the center of campus more 'open' whatever that means but it should look nice. It's on an older plan for Robinson where they show the Quad, North Plaza, etc all with more flow/openness

 

[MasonSAE4]

The new Robinson building will be larger and its part of a plan to make the center of campus more 'open' whatever that means but it should look nice. It's on an older plan for Robinson where they show the Quad, North Plaza, etc all with more flow/openness

Yeah it's in the old capital authorization. The new rendering looks set back off North Plaza surprisingly far, unless the perspective is just weird.

 

[GiantKiller_Co]

Yeah it's in the old capital authorization. The new rendering looks set back off North Plaza surprisingly far, unless the perspective is just weird.

The BOV doc says view from SE. Maybe they just messed up the Fenwick rendering a bit.

 

[MasonSAE4]

The BOV doc says view from SE. Maybe they just messed up the Fenwick rendering a bit.

This is like some MC Escher shit. I think the rendering of Fenwick is just probably wrong or reduced for some reason or something. This makes it look like it's going where the old Fenwick wing is.

 

[Falco]

Proposed Design for the 218,000 SF New Robinson Hall. (http://bov.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Full-Board-Meeting-Book-March-2-2017.pdf…)

What floor(s) will the practice facility be on?.....

I heard a rumor that one floor will be dedicated for play pick up games. One Floor for the weight room, one floor for PT. and one lounge floor. Sounds perfect to me!

 

[MasonFanatic]

Not sure why this hasn't been posted anywhere (that I could find), but there's a page on the website now about the practice facility, including the video they were showing in the arena late in the season:

http://gomason.com/news/2017/3/16/patriot-club-a-home-for-hoops-basketball-practice-facility.aspx

 

[MasonSAE4]

Not sure why this hasn't been posted anywhere (that I could find), but there's a page on the website now about the practice facility, including the video they were showing in the arena late in the season:

http://gomason.com/news/2017/3/16/patriot-club-a-home-for-hoops-basketball-practice-facility.aspx

Courts look great. It'd be cool if the mural on the wall opposite of the one with the Patriot Center was of whoever it was clutching the ball after UConn's 3 pointer rimmed out.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Just tell me where to send a check to make sure it goes to this. THIS is what I am talking about. Tell me what you want to do (build a practice facility) - Tell me what we need as a monetary goal - Ask for my donation and then tell me where to send a check.

f**k Yes f**k Yes f**k Yes

 

[bravesfan]

Just tell me where to send a check to make sure it goes to this. THIS is what I am talking about. Tell me what you want to do (build a practice facility) - Tell me what we need as a monetary goal - Ask for my donation and then tell me where to send a check.

f*ck Yes f*ck Yes f*ck Yes

Yup. I'll be doing my part by donating.