The Most Beautiful Public College Campuses in America

[DanesRGood]

I'm a bit surprised....

 

 

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/beautiful-public-college-campuses-michigan-virginia-hawaii

[Eli]

Very cool. I love the fountain area. I sometimes will just go there and chill and wait for the 10PM fountain finale (poor man's Vegas fountain show without the music lol).

[UAalum72]

Of course it's only PUBLIC universities, but still a nice jab at those who sneer at the "Concrete Campus"

[UA'08]

Of course it's only PUBLIC universities, but still a nice jab at those who sneer at the "Concrete Campus"

"Concrete Jungle"

[UAalum72]

But really, Ed Stone, Versailles???

[jimbo]

Oh man.....early 70s, dead of winter....it was like a mausoleum. It's a stretch.

[alum73]

I've always liked the look.

[Eli]

Oh man.....early 70s, dead of winter....it was like a mausoleum. It's a stretch.

 

I think the Lecture Center updates is what is putting it on the map now. It's beautiful there. If you or anyone else hasn't been there in the middle of summer (or even fall) to sit by the fountain in the evening...it's perfect. My fiance and I go there quite a bit to just sit and relax.

[jimbo]

 

Oh man.....early 70s, dead of winter....it was like a mausoleum. It's a stretch.

 

I think the Lecture Center updates is what is putting it on the map now. It's beautiful there. If you or anyone else hasn't been there in the middle of summer (or even fall) to sit by the fountain in the evening...it's perfect. My fiance and I go there quite a bit to just sit and relax.

 

 

I've not been there since the Jones investiture celebration so I'll have to check it out. I do admit that with the more mature landscaping and the modern buildings on the Circle side it's taken on a bit of a softer look. I was never in love with the ED Stone design.

[Eli]

Yeah the old buildings aren't that sharp. Only redeeming feature IMO is the covered podium walk ways with those super high ceiling and arch design. The actual buildings are pretty bland.

[uofalbany]

Can certainly tell that the private schools were left out....

some of them aren't so beautiful. Although, some are pretty cool.

 

Anyone make it out to that Montana football game years ago, and see the campus?

That place looks pretty cool.

Edited September 27, 2016 by uofalbany

[jimbo]

UB's Amherst campus and all of Fredonia are pretty ugly.

[UAalum72]

Story was posted on the Times-Union site, and comments are about as expected

 

http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/UAlbany-named-one-of-the-most-beautiful-college-9376123.php

 

joesmith

Compared to what...Attica.

 

peeps

what? wait, its not april first

 

APSC21

That's hysterical! Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...

 

WhoDoneIt

I want whatever they were drinking or smoking... lol

 

JuniorBootery

An absurd contention; as an Alumnus, I know the plans for that place were designed for a Southern Climate, not the Northeast.

Apparently NYS got a 'deal' on this layout. When the winter wind whips through that campus, it is brutal, and cruel. It was never

intended for this Climate. And those stacked, cheap boxes have no 'eye appeal', whatsoever, except for a Fascist. Ugly as Hell.

 

hmmmm Rank 304

Wow, way to accept a compliment

 

rocketscientist

Worked there for years all the warmth and charm of a concrete burial crypt. Grey and more grey.

[Eli]

They are slowly changing it with the new LC fountain, business building, admin building, etc. it takes time.

[jimbo]

The main advantage back in the day wasn't the look, but rather the function. Having a common roof for all academic buildings was a plus in inclement weather. And when the temps plunged we all learned how to negotiate the tunnels. It is somewhat unique. Thankfully they have gone with differing architecture for the newer buildings. The podium and quads do make a nice backdrop to the former University Field and current T&F venue.