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KeithHokie89

They outsource all of the architecture and engineering. The University

Architect is or at least should be actively involved in the design. We've had plenty of design concepts presented to us that we've had to toss in the crapper and tell them to try again. It's not a simple sign off.
Posted: 08/21/2025 at 01:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by vthokieq)

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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