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Hokebury
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I appreciate the rustic design and fitting the exterior to the rural area

it's in, however, it is a little warehouse'y. But that's hard to criticize since a lot depends on the interior use of the facility. Are there tanks/ or other areas that can't have sunlight or are controlled in some way, or is a good deal of space storage for vehicles, then it makes sense. Maybe could have thrown some hokie stone in the foundation instead of just of what looks like a "parged" surface or concrete....but that could be a cost thing.
Posted: 08/21/2025 at 12:35 PM ET
(In response to this post by Archdale)

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New proposed Natural Wildlife Studies building looks awful.
Archdale • 08/21/25 09:38 AM ET
What were you expecting for a building on the other side of 460 from VT?
UTPr0sim • 08/21/25 03:53 PM ET
It does look more commercial than academic, but it seems appropriate
MikeVT85 • 08/21/25 12:47 PM ET
I appreciate the rustic design and fitting the exterior to the rural area ◄
Hokebury • 08/21/25 12:35 PM ET
Looks fine to me. **
IB4TECH • 08/21/25 12:21 PM ET
It looks appropriate to me. The University Architect manages the design
KeithHokie89 • 08/21/25 12:15 PM ET
I would use "manage" lightly..."signs off on" is probably more appropriate.
vthokieq • 08/21/25 12:36 PM ET
They outsource all of the architecture and engineering. The University
KeithHokie89 • 08/21/25 01:31 PM ET
Better raise tuition again so they can make it fancier.**
HokieNoVA • 08/21/25 12:11 PM ET
what's wrong with it? It's gonna be back with the barns, livestock etc...
JoesterVT • 08/21/25 10:24 AM ET
It fits that part of campus. Some interesting labs over on that side of 460**
VTtwins • 08/21/25 01:43 PM ET
It’ll class up the place. **
Stork • 08/21/25 10:26 AM ET
This?
hoosnowahokie • 08/21/25 10:14 AM ET
I wonder if they can mount large Duck Pond Carp on exterior?**
jdkhokie • 08/21/25 11:34 AM ET
And it’s off in the agricultural belt of campus. Across 460. Correct? Looks
Stork • 08/21/25 10:25 AM ET
Yes, I believe that is correct (according to aerial map).**
VTHokie2000 • 08/21/25 10:28 AM ET
Yes, given that location, I have no issue with it. **
Tank • 08/21/25 02:10 PM ET
Agreed. That's not a great look. **
radhokie1 • 08/21/25 09:55 AM ET
Probably cost cutting. There's been a lot of planned facilities cost
hokeyhokie • 08/21/25 09:53 AM ET
Got to funnel money to football players. 🙄
MP4VT2004 • 08/21/25 11:05 AM ET
Given where the building will be located on campus and the primary mission
VTHokie2000 • 08/21/25 11:42 AM ET