MajBugman wrote:Not picking on you ridge, I just went huh?
No worries. I just wanted to be clear about what I said, and didn't. Like I say, I was also surprised. But everything else this person told me about building plans has happened, or is in the works. So it wouldn't surprise me if there is a lurking issue there; but that isn't to say it couldn't be overcome if there was a will to do so.
LOL! Like you, I don't agree with Max's architectural sensibilities, and I wouldn't miss any of the brutalist UMass buildings; especially Whitmore which was built as a bunker to withstand student protests. It wouldn't bother me one bit if they tore down the McGuirk stands and rebuilt from scratch around the new press box and athletic facility. But lack of funds will likely dictate living with these monstrosities for as long as they are structurally viable. I'm happy they're preserving and renovating Old Chapel, and I think the renovation of South College and the new construction in place of Bartlett will be great.MajBugman wrote:In my opinion they should blow up every brutalist building. It should be noted this was one of the shortest lived archetectual eras ever. Wonder if Max's house is brutalist. I can see him watching TV on his concrete couch.
My dad taught his entire career in Bartlett (ironically with Max's father) and served as Chair of the English Department twice, so I know that building very well. But it is best that it live in my memories.