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whaleofacock
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USC Campus Thread - Present and Future (Pics included)...
I have always thought that the Horseshoe was one of the best traditions
we have as a University and I am just thrilled that the University is
finally getting it.
With the AD center, strom thurman pe center, the new dorms and the
Greek Village all extending the archetecture that is prevalent on the
Horseshoe. I think they (Board of trustees and whomever else) have
finally realized that this should have done a long time ago.
Although some of the Residence Halls were acquired by the school and
not built by the school (Bates and Bates West come to mind). And
Capstone is a Unique dorm that has become an important Landmark at
USC.But I have no idea what they were thinking about, when they built
the Honeycombs and the current quad. The faster they bulldoze these
buildings the better. FWIW I lived in the Honeycombs (Douglas) and have
some VERY fond memories of my freshman year there but as a building it
is pretty much an eyesore.
My question is, does anybody out there know of the master building plan
for the next couple of years on the campus itself? NOT stadium
expansion or sports facilities but actual campus plans for greenways or
new buildings. I know that the BA building is getting a huge renovation
done to the inside and TiggerRagger has taken photos of the RussleHouse
remodling. But is there a master plan out there on the web somewhere
that explains what will be done? Edited by: whaleofacock at: 8/21/03 11:48:58 am
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dobboard
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Table of Contents
Page 1
- Campus Discussion
- Master Plan links
Page 2
- Campus Pictures (from whale)
- Greek Village Pictures
- Williams-Brice Stadium Photos
- Grand Marketplace Photos (from Tiger)
Page 3
- Research Campus Article
- Campus Photos (updated by uscboy)
- Graduate Science Building Photos
- Law School Drawings
Page 4
- West Quad Drawings and Links
- Child Development Center Photos and Drawing
- Five Points Article
- Master Plan Link
- Business School Renovation Drawings and Link
Page 5
- Streetscaping Article
- Sigma Chi Fraternity House link
- ZTA House tour link
- USC Purchasing Site link
Page 6
- Russell House Renovation link
Page 7
- Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity House Picture and Link
- Clemson Master Plan link
- Russell House and Campus Photos
Page 8
- Article on new Dorm
- SAT score information
Page 9
- Overview photo of Greek Village
- Smokestck discussion and photos
- Expanded Greek Village Map (from Tiger)
Page 10
- Arnold School of Public Health Model and Discussion
- UGA greek house photos
- USC Greek Village and Campus photos (from Tiger)
- ATO House photos (interior)
Page 11
- Preston Green, Greek Village & Campus Photos (Tiger)
- ADiPi House Drawing
- School of Music Photos
Page 12
- Alumni Tower discussion (per Boss)
- Railroad Tracks Crossing Article
Page 13
- Railroad Crossing Links from the State
- Satellite Photo link
- BOT meeting information (from June 6th meeting)
Page 14
- Alabama Campus photos (links)
- UNC Campus photos (link)
- Duke Universit photos (link)
- Georgia Tech campus overview link
- Campus Streetscape project information
Page 15
- Inn at Carolina specific information
- Small image of Inn at Carolina model
- UVA fan comments
Page 16
- USC Historical Information (USC & UVA)
- Historical Information (whale and dob)
- Listing of Reference Materials on USC campus
- Arnold School of Pub. Hlth rendering (incl. landscaping)
Page 17
- Research Campus article: Firm Chosen
- NC State Research Campus Photos
- NC State campus description (boss)
- Alabama buildings link
Page 18
- West Quad rendering (front of building)
- Preston Greene photos (tiger & uscboy)
Page 19
- UNC Master plan link
- Campus Project Rank lists
- Thomas Cooper Library photos (past & present)
- Aerial Photo of Greek Village
Page 20
- Grad Research Science Picture (front)
- Research Campus information (start date, timeframe)
- UVA slideshow link
- UNC slideshow link
- Historical information on USC, UGA, UNC, UVA, UT
Page 21
- Preston Green layout (map)
- USC Inn information
- "Planning for USC's Future" article
- LeConte and Petigru information (gamecockcitycock)
Page 22
- Capital Financing Plan information article
Page 23
- Links to campus photos from USC website
Page 24
- Law School fundraising information
- Chi Psi House link
- Greek Garden information
Page 25
- South Quad & Sloan College photos
- Kirkland, Black House & Law School Mueseum photos
Page 26
- Map of USC (link)
- McKissick Museum photos
- City of Columbia photos (link)
- Jerry Brewer meeting minutes
Page 27
- UGA & CU campus overview photos
- Auburn University campus photos (links)
whale, I am starting to think that you and I are long lost brothers. We
both seem to love discussing anything related to happenings to our
campus. 
I know you posted under the thread I started titled "Greek Village"
where I mentioned that I walked around the site and looked at the
houses. Truth be told, I actually spent about three hours walking
around the entire campus looking at the changes that have taken place,
the current construction projects in progress, trying to visualize
changes that I have read are in planning, and improvements that I think
should be made to the main campus. I had not done this in years. I
highly recommend it to any grads that have not seen the changes that
have occured.
A couple of things. One, the campus as a whole looks great and
continues to improve. The changes made since I was at USC from '90-94
are truly amazing, and from what I can gather those planned for the
future will only enhance its beauty.
Second, to answer your question, I have not been able to find a true
copy of the campus "master plan" document anywhere. I remember when it
was first announced the State paper had an indepth article detailing
the plans for the campus. I know the plans have constantly evolved, but
I too would love to see what the "finished product" so to speak will be.
I agree that the University "finally got it" and is trying to stick
with keeping the architectural look and feel of new additions to the
campus along the lines of those found on the Horseshoe. The Horseshoe
style has stood the test of time and is more beautiful than ever IMO.
Also, by interspersing the Horseshoe style with those buildings with a
more modern design, it gives the campus a more diverse feel, but keeps
the theme and flow of the campus in tact. The modern buildings actually
look nicer sitting close to the classically designed buildings. A prime
example is the Advocacy Center. This building sits right over the
walkway bridge that crosses over Pickens St coming from the Horseshoe
and the Greenway. If you remember, that bridge kind of divided the
campus in terms of architectural style. One one side you had the
Horseshoe and Greenway (McKissick, Petigru, Davis College, etc.), while
on the other you had more modern buildings in design such as Gambrell,
Humanities, Business building, Capstone, etc.
Also, the Advocacy Center location was previously a parking lot for the
BA building that quite frankly was ugly as hell. The new building not
only looks beautiful, but it connects the two styles of campus and
vastly improves the flow from the Horseshoe to Capstone.
The Wellness Center, Greek Village, West Quad, South Quad, and East
Quad have all stuck to this design and look fantastic. Especially when
you remember what was once in the place (Old Factory, Warehouses, USC
Band practice field, intramural field, old Booker T. Washington high
school and gravel parking lot)
Here are some things that I have gathered and believe are part of the "master plan":
Honeycombs - the plan is to tear the last 4 of the towers down once the
West Quad and Greek Village is completed, probably around 2005 from
what I can gather. I believe that two more graduate research science
buildings will be built on that site. I am just guessing but perhaps
they will be similar in design to the new research science building
that sits where the other old honeycombs were.
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have no idea what they were thinking about, when they built the
Honeycombs and the current quad. The faster they bulldoze these
buildings the better. FWIW I lived in the Honeycombs (Douglas) and have
some VERY fond memories of my freshman year there but as a building it
is pretty much an eyesore.
Man, I could not agree more. No matter what the era, I can not fathom
someone looking at those designs and saying "that looks beautiful,
let's go with this design." They are a huge eyesore, especially since
it is the first thing you see when you come up Blossom St. from the
Carolina Center, Greek Village, etc.
New Law School- the planned site for the new Law School in on Senate
Street directly across Pickens St. from McMaster College (the old music
building). I think they are trying to raise $35 million in private and
public funds for this project and have $20 million or so to date. I
have not seen any kind of design for the new school, though I know they
will have to incorporate some existing buildings into the plans (like
the old state museum building on the corner of Senate St. and Bull St.)
Research Campus - if this comes to fruition. One of the first sites to
be developed will be the plot of land bordered by Assembly St., Blossom
St., Main St., and Wheat St. Basically the section of land where the
Hardees has been for years. I believe all the buildings will have the
classical Horseshoe design. This will be nice because it will connect
the west part of campus with the expanding south part of campus.
A couple of other thoughts:
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I know that the BA building is getting a huge renovation done to the inside
I saw that they are trying to raise $40M for the renovation. Do you think they will do anything to the outside of the building?
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Although
some of the Residence Halls were acquired by the school and not built
by the school (Bates and Bates West come to mind).
I never knew this. From whom did USC acquire these buildings? The both
need to be improved from a visual standpoint. They have that 70's look
and feel that makes me go huh, what were they thinking?? Plus they sit
on that hill and catch your eye.
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And Capstone is a Unique dorm that has become an important Landmark at USC.
So true. Capstone, though modern really looks nice as you walk down
from the Horseshoe. I would probably tone down all of the gold trim
(too 70's), but other than that it is a perfect fit.
USC needs to focus on the area in between Bates and Wheat Streets.
Sumter and Main Streets from Blossom to Whaley need to have greenways
added. The new dorms need to connect better with the Engineering
building and some of the other campus building near it (some of which
also need to be torn down and rebuilt as they have that ugly 70's feel
also). Essentially the South campus needs to tie in better with the
main campus.
I am not sure about the old Quad. The building itself is not that bad
IMO if it were to be renovated. Adding some new windows and perhaps a
roof (instead of that flat top which is so ugly) would help. On the
other hand, the interior of the Quad is a really nice part of campus
with all of the trees and could be exploited better.
Finally, the library needs to get rid of those awful gold meshed
lattice work that hangs over the huge windows. Again too '70's looking.
Edited by: dobboard at: 11/9/03 1:39:34 pm
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whaleofacock
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I never knew this. From whom did USC acquire these buildings?
I am not sure when But I do know that Bates West was originally a
retirement center when the school acquired it and Bates House might
have been a hotel (Not sure about that though).
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I saw that they are trying to raise $40M for the renovation. Do you think they will do anything to the outside of the building?
From what I have read, they plan to do some minor things to the outside
and they may address the front entrance of the building that faces the
road, but the majority of the work will be on the inside I believe.
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I am not sure about the old Quad. The building itself is not that bad IMO if it were to be renovated.
Well we are going to have to agree to disagree here. I think it looks like a shanty town 
. I have read (I think from someone from this forum) that they plan to
tear down the quad and Towers and make it a more defined entryway/park
for the University. I hope thats true because I have always thought
that USC should close off more roads and put up a nice fence, like the
horseshoe has  , at certain entry ways into the campus that would actually define campus borders.
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whale,
I am starting to think that you and I are long lost brothers. We both
seem to love discussing anything related to happenings to our campus.
...I actually spent about three hours walking around the entire campus
looking at the changes that have taken place, the current construction
projects in progress, trying to visualize changes that I have read are
in planning, and improvements that I think should be made to the main
campus.
OK this is downright weird. I am planning just such a tour of the
campus with my family next Friday. I am going to be taking pics like a
madman because I have been promising my wife a tour of campus since we
got married....7 years ago. And I don't know when we will get back.  I will post them if I take any good ones.
Thanks for your post.
BTW do you have the other half of this amulet? Edited by: whaleofacock at: 7/18/03 1:50:26 pm
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dobboard
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Well we are going to have to agree to disagree here (on the Quad). I think it looks like a shanty town.
Let me clarify. I guess I should have said that the Quad is not as bad
as some of the other buildings that need to come down (i.e. the Towers,
the buildings by the Engineering building, etc.). Financially speaking,
if renovation is the only option I think there is some potential here
with the old brick design.
That being said, I would love to see the Quad come down. Imagine if
they built a structure like the West Quad or South Quad in its place,
that would look awesome. The interior is very nice but the problem is
noone can see it unless you live on the Quad. Even when you walk up the
rampway from Bates House all you see is the flat wall of the SAE, KA,
etc. portion of the Quad. That is a shame IMO.
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I
have read (I think from someone from this forum) that they plan to tear
down the quad and Towers and make it a more defined gateway/park for
the University.
I had heard this too at one point but I am not sure what the plan is.
Like I said, I believe the Towers site will be the new home to
additional graduate research buildings.
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hope thats true because I have always thought that USC should close off
more roads and put up a nice fence, like the horseshoe has, at certain
entry ways into the campus that would actually define campus borders.
I agree. This would look great.
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OK
this is downright weird. I am planning just such a tour of the campus
with my family next Friday. BTW do you have the other half of this
amulet?
I do. Go to the Maxxy monument on the horshoe and face East. Walk 23
paces to the North, 18 paces to the West, 6 paces to the South, and
dig. You will find the amulet there 
You really are going to be surprised at how much you enjoy seeing the
campus again. Make sure you post again on this thread when you get
back. I would like to hear what you thought.
Edited by: dobboard at: 7/24/03 11:46:22 am
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I was still in columbia when Bates was built and believe it or not it
was built as a dorm. It was USC's first shot at building a self
contained residence hall with on site study areas, food service , etc.
I can't comment about Bates West because I was long gone by the time it
was built, but it was not there in the early 70's. I will try to check
with a few people who might know and if I find out let you know.
About Capstone, I seem to remember that Coach Dietzel had something to
do with that because the rotating restaurant was a nice place to take
recruits to see the Cola skyline. The difference between athletes today and twenty five years ago is today everybody talks about their rights and privileges.
Twenty five years ago people talked about their obligations and responsibilities.
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whaleofacock
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Thats good to know Doc. Please let me know what you find out about
Bates West. While I was staying there I could have sworn I read
somewhere that Bates West was an existing building that was apartment
building that USC bought, but from what you are saying It does not look
to be the case.
Man the things you can learn on here. And all this time I thought USC bought those buildings. 
I really need to study up on what I thought I knew about some of the
buildings on campus before I open up my big mouth again.
Thanks again for the info.
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TigerRagger
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(7/20/03 11:45:38 am)
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I'm sure yall have noticed that I love these discussions, thanks Dobbard for bringing it to my attention!
I'll try and throw my two cents in and hopefully add some new things
I've heard. In the State newspaper on Saturday the 19th there is a
story about the Workshop Theatre moving from it's current site because
USC plans to build a new law center there in the next two years.(this
is a little bit sooner than I had expected, but great nonetheless!)
Once this is done USC gets the lawcenter property back for
redevelopment and I'm sure theyll make something nice happen to that
lot. In addition I think that the Coliseum will probably come down in
the next couple years to make way for research campus buildings. I have
a feeling that if USC can get that research thing going that's where we
are going to see most of our new development. Both Petigru and Leconte
and scheduled to have massive overhauls, this is includes adding a
large new entrance to leconte with big columns. The picture I saw also
included a new entrance to Petigru. If you visit campus you have to go
and visit the Russell House, that's where a lot of action is happening,
the food services have been completely redone, and the bookstore is
gutted right now as Barnes and Noble is redoing the inside. It seems
that USC is moving towards Three types of buildings.
1.) There are horseshoe buildings and those built to look like them.
2.) There are new research buildings like the grad research science center
3.) and there are old structures from the 70's building boom
I think we are in really good shape.
It's a small little change, but if you go passed Sumwalt and look in
the Greene St. Doors you can see that the inside of that buildings is
completely new, they stripped the place down to it's bare walls and
completely redone it.
If USC continues to build new when they can, and revitalize the older
buildings, campus will quickly change. I know that the school is moving
ahead with it's plans to further streetscape campus and add more
greenspace. 
Edited by: TigerRagger at: 8/26/03 11:38:04 pm
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cockntaterland
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what a great thread about the campus guys..
Ive always been a closet architect (guess it comes from being a tour
guide in charleston at one time) and wanted our campus to be all that
it can be..
Sounds like Palms started, and Sorenson is continuing such a plan..
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whaleofacock
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Thanks Ragger I have planned to take a very long tour of campus on
Friday. Hopefully I can find my way around but the last time I really walked around campus was in 1991 
And from what I have gathered ALOT of new buildings have gone up and or
gotten refurbished. But I will definitely check out Russle House and as
I said earlier I will be taking pictures like crazy.
FWIW here are some more links I found that talk about the master plan:
Older Article (About a year old) but still good.
Environ. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2003
And I got this litle bit of info from the
USC Board of Trustees Building and Grounds Committee Minutes November 8, 2002 Quote:
Discussion
ensued regarding the University's Master Plan. Mr. Adams stated that
the Board had reviewed the Long Range Facility Master Plan in 1997 and
had made amendments. He suggested that the administration present a
progress report of the Master Plan during the upcoming spring retreat.
Dr. Sorenson concurred that a review of the Master Plan was warranted
in order to ascertain whether the projected development of various
pieces of property was aligning appropriately with the overall academic
mission of the University.
I will try and find more but this was the best I could dig up before I start my Honey-Do list today. Edited by: whaleofacock at: 7/20/03 1:40:58 pm
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addition I've heard that the Coliseum will probably come down in the
next 8-9 years to make way for research campus buildings. I have a
feeling that if USC can get that research thing going that's where we
are going to see most of our new development.
Tigragger,
what have you heard about a research facility? What type of research would we being doing?
Also, I thought the Coliseum was still used as a gymnasium in
conjunction with the new PE center and the classrooms in there are
still being used....is this true?
Im out the loop---didnt realize all of this was going on around campus.
Its great to hear we are investing so much in ourselves...
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TigerRagger
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As of right now the Coliseum is being used for the school of Journalism
and Mass Communications and the College of Hospitality, Retail, &
Sport Management, both schools are trying to get new facilities, the
Journalism school is most likely moving to Petigru and Leconte. The
University is trying to create a new research campus. The campus would
be seperate from the regular USC in that USC hopes to bring private
business on too USC owned land. USC hopes that by doing this, the
corporations get cheap rent and access to University profs and other
resources. USC gets added revenue and also gets a chance to attract
private individuals. Right now USC is partnered with Intel Corporation
as well as some other private companies
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dobboard
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Tiger, I am glad you got my PM and joined this discussion. Good info as always.
I have a couple of questions:
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There are new research buildings like the grad research science center
What do you think of the design/look and feel of this building? It
almost has kind of a "modern horseshoe" feel to it in terms of the
shade and texture of the exterior. The actual building design is more
modern in nature.
Have you not heard that a couple of additional buildings like this will
be built in the place of the remaining Towers when they are torn down?
Per whale's comments, have you heard of any plans to tear down or at least refurbish the Quad?
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I've heard that the Coliseum will probably come down in the next 8-9 years to make way for research campus buildings.
I could see that happening. That would be a prime piece of land to
further build the research campus on. Especially since the initial
development of the research campus which is planned for the "Hardees
lot" (Main, Wheat, Blossom, and Assembly) will include a research dorm
from what I have read.
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I know that the school is moving ahead with it's plans to further streetscape campus and add more greenspace.
Any idea where this will occur?
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dobboard,
Which buildings are you refering to that need to come down by the engr
buildings? They're pretty much by theirselves with no other USC owned
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dobboard
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Isn't there a red brick building right across Main Street from the
Engineering building which is listed as 300 Main on the campus map (see
map)?
web.csd.sc.edu/cgi-bin/us...r&data=170
There are some other buildings down there two (not sure if they are all
USC owned). That area could be cleaned up and enhanced. It just does
not look like part of a college campus IMO. Edited by: dobboard at: 7/21/03 1:40:27 pm
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TigerRagger
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Hey Dob, I agree about the modern horseshoe feel of the grad research
science center. I understand that for some purposes, buildings that
look like old southern plantaion structures arent very practical, so if
all our new research facilities have similiar features, I would be
happy with that., Considering that the University is building a new
dorm near that 300 main street, i wouldnt be surprised to see it either
improved or removed. Originally the Frat quad was supposed to be torn
down and made into green space, but last i heard USC had changed its
mind and decided to completely refurbish those buildings, gut them and
start them over. Although I prefer USC to build new, I recognize that
in todays economy the school has to redo buildings instead of
completely new structures, which is ok if the school spends the
necessary funds to do the restoration right. So with that said I think
the South Tower will be converted to an all freshmen dorm once the
sororites move out, and McBRyde will be turned into a specialty dorm
for those remaining greeks and organiztions that wish to live together.
My only fear is that in Sorensons drive to build the resarch campus
they will sacrifice the campus master plan and throw up cookie cutter
buildings that are cheap and fast in construction. I believe the school
wants to put a median down the center of Greene in front of the Russell
House and Sumter in front of the horseshoe. I'm guessing it'll be soon,
depending on funds. A lot of projects are on the drawing board I think,
but are subject to how much $$$ USC has at the time. 
Edited by: TigerRagger at: 8/26/03 11:39:31 pm
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whaleofacock
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Originally
the Frat quad was supposed to be torn down and made into green space,
but last i heard USC had changed its mind and decided to completely
refurbish those buildings, gut them and start them over.
Shanty town lives on. 
Sorry but I hated those buildings when I went there and I hate them
now. Unless they do what Dob suggested and redo the roofline (in which
case they might as well tear them down) I can't possibly see that group
of buildings looking good. I sure hope they prove me wrong, but those
buildings along with the Towers, are some of the ugliest buildings on
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I think the campus has made great strides but I would really love for
them to tear down that ugly ass smokestack. I am telling you that thing
takes away a lot. Why can't we have a belltower in the style of the
rest of the architecture going up around campus in the form of a
belltower? They tore down the crappy building around it but some board
members want to keep the crappy smokestack for some reason. I SAY TEAR THE UGLY THING DOWN AND PUT A BELLTOWER UP IN ITS PLACE!!!!!!! The University of South Carolina - THE REAL CAROLINA!
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is good to be young. It is good to be young and a student. It is good
to be young and a student at The University of South Carolina!"
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understand that for some purposes, buildings that look like old southern plantaion structures arent very practical,
I agree though I will say they have crammed a TON of functionality into
the Advocacy center (courtrooms, a hotel, etc.) The research building
does look nice though, I can live with its design.
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My
only fear is that in Sorensons drive to build the resarch campus they
will sacrifice the campus master plan and throw up cookie cutter
buildings that are cheap and fast in construction.
Boy I hope not. I bet this is how we got the Towers and the Quad to
begin with. Sorenson has to think long term with the design of the
research campus. He also has to realize that most of it will sit
somewhere on Assembly street and be the most visable part of our
campus. Beautiful buildings are a must!!!
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believe the school wants to put a median down the center of Greene in
front of the Russell House and Sumter in front of the horseshoe.
That would be nice, but I don't think we need a median down Sumter. It
is nice to look from the Horeshoe over to the courtyard and building
for the Education department. There are plenty of trees overhanging the
street already in that area. Trees on Greene Street would look awesome.
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I
plan to email Charlie Jeffcoat, the USC architect tonight and will see
if i can get a time table on the streetscaping project. A lot of
projects are on the drawing board I think, but are subject to how much
$$$ USC has at the time. I'll see if maybe I can get him to open up
about any other projects.
Anything you find out would be great. Ask him what he knows about the
Quad renovation and when the Towers will be torn down Tiger.
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I SAY TEAR THE UGLY THING DOWN AND PUT A BELLTOWER UP IN ITS PLACE!!!!!!!
Amen Boss. That would look sooo nice. It would become the centerpiece
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whaleofacock
Fab Fiver
Posts: 3106
(7/23/03 11:13:35 am)
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I SAY TEAR THE UGLY THING DOWN AND PUT A BELLTOWER UP IN ITS PLACE!!!!!!!
I also agree with this Boss.
I don't know how much it would cost, but if they could tear down the
smokestack and salvage the bricks somehow to build a nice bell tower it
might save some money. And I think that would make a wonderful new
landmark that would only enhance the beauty of the Horseshoe. Great
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dobboard
GC Insider
Posts: 625
(7/24/03 11:58:10 am)
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Re: I think USC is Finally getting it...
Here is an article I found from the Gamecock:
Preston lot to get greened
By Wes Wolfe
Most of the faculty and staff parking behind Preston College and
Woodrow will disappear this September as part the Preston Green project.
The parking lots, bound by Preston, Woodrow, Rutledge and Legare, will
be replaced with grass to beautify a new walkway from the Russell House
to Rutledge. The $1 million project will feature a plaza at the base of
the smokestack tower, a landmark left over from the old energy plant.
Charles Jeffcoat, the director of Facilities Planning and Construction,
said the new construction will "improve the appearance of the space,
provide better student access from the Horseshoe to the Russell House
and improve the service access to the buildings in the area." The
project calls for new lighting, trees, shrubs and flowers to complement
the Horseshoe.
The President of Preston College, Chris Robinson, said that some of his
residents will be upset by the loss of parking spots, but he himself is
"personally delighted." Robinson said that more green space is always
nice and that we should look to the beauty of the Horseshoe to see what
more green space could mean for the university.
With the elimination of the parking lot near the Russell House two
years ago, some students have been parking in the faculty lots behind
Preston and Woodrow.
Traci Hunter, a third-year advertising student, disagreed with the continued trade of parking spots for grass.
"You can really see how much the Trustees care about the students when
they raise tuition and take our parking spots to beautify a space that
only a few students see," Hunter said.
Though the Preston Green project isn't expected to be done until September, the walkway should be built before school starts.
The university master plan calls for moving more parking to the edge of
campus, but it lists no specific plans for greening other parking
spaces. Some streetscaping plans, like the boulevard between McBryde
Quad and the Towers that replaced several metered spaces, are still on
paper.
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Traci
Hunter, a third-year advertising student, disagreed with the continued
trade of parking spots for grass."You can really see how much the
Trustees care about the students when they raise tuition and take our
parking spots to beautify a space that only a few students see," Hunter
said.
Trust me Traci, you will appreciate these improvements for years to come once you graduate, so stop your whining.
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fodive
Scout Team
Posts: 80
(7/24/03 12:21:34 pm)
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Re: I think USC is Finally getting it...
Glad I'm not planning on taking a car. But I think they need to build
another garage, maybe over by Bates to stop people's complaints. ___________
GO COCKS! |
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