Downtown Library Plans

[Mr. Burnham]

Would it honestly be cheaper to just tear this down and convert an existing building into a new library? Feel like that this point that would be more effective.

[dan326]

57 minutes ago, mr. bernham said:

Would it honestly be cheaper to just tear this down and convert an existing building into a new library? Feel like that this point that would be more effective.

Hmm, I don't know if that would be cheaper, it definitely wouldn't be cheaper as measured in community confidence in the system lol.

[Antrell Williams]

I think this is too sexy of a project for them to just let go. Bad look come reelection time.

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[dan326]

On 2/26/2019 at 10:39 AM, Antrell Williams said:

I think this is too sexy of a project for them to just let go. Bad look come reelection time.

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Yh, I think I heard on the news they  are going to finish it.

[richyb83]

No April Fool Joke here...they have started up AGAIN

Downtown Baton Rouge library construction gets back on track Monday morning after a yearlong stall

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_4173b276-518b-11e9-97aa-df43874b375a.html

[dan326]

About time! Lol I wonder if they'll install columns.

[cajun]

All of this for a hideous building.  I kind of wish they'd have knocked it down and started over.   

[richyb83]

Question for Cajun...How do you like the architecture w Shaw Center for the Arts?

Question for ALL....What do y'all think of these  Libraries in these Major cities??

SAN DIEGO

 

AUSTIN

SEATTLE

[dan326]

Seattle's looks good to me cause the surface is uniform. Austin and San Diego's look some ugly though because they having so much going on with odd shapes.

Edited May 23, 2019 by dan326

[Antrell Williams]

I agree with Dan

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[dan326]

I think the Austin could be alright if it was a perfect square and had only 1 type of window style.  As for the San Diego building though 

[ehyfield]

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[dan326]

Cool, they took off those cantilevers so O gotta that means the structural issue is fixed (hopefully).

[cajun]

On 6/23/2019 at 11:59 AM, dan326 said:

Cool, they took off those cantilevers so O gotta that means the structural issue is fixed (hopefully).

Would you spend a lot of time under that particular canopy?   

Edited July 14, 2019 by cajun

[cajun]

On 6/22/2019 at 9:01 PM, ehyfield said:

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After seeing the architectural renderings of this library, then seeing more of this library get constructed, fixed, reconstructed, etc..........

 

 

 

 

 

.........I am now more certain than ever that this is the ugliest building I've ever seen.   

Edited July 14, 2019 by cajun

[dan326]

3 hours ago, cajun said:

Would you spend a lot of time under that particular canopy?   

Only if I got caught in the rain, lol!

[Mr. Burnham]

On 7/14/2019 at 3:34 PM, cajun said:

After seeing the architectural renderings of this library, then seeing more of this library get constructed, fixed, reconstructed, etc.........I am now more certain than ever that this is the ugliest building I've ever seen.   

It was a huge waste of public funds and time. 

[richyb83]

[richyb83]

I have been the minority here on UP; liking the  looks of the new Downtown Library ; the very top of  the new  Library (Silver) showing  above the tree tops; looks nice along the Cityscape

Wish  the 12 story Two City Plaza had been a little taller; like the original plan with parking deck podium underneath...would have basically been 16 floors

The old State Capitol may be my favorite structure in BR

 

[dan326]

On 4/6/2020 at 9:53 PM, richyb83 said:

I have been the minority here on UP; liking the  looks of the new Downtown Library ; the very top of  the new  Library (Silver) showing  above the tree tops; looks nice along the Cityscape

Wish  the 12 story Two City Plaza had been a little taller; like the original plan with parking deck podium underneath...would have basically been 16 floors

The old State Capitol may be my favorite structure in BR

 

Yeah it does look better than the rendering for sure. Can't wait to see the inside.

[richyb83]

Me too Dan!

The new Library looks cool from the Port Allen side of the river too

Between Shaw Center for the Arts (Left) & Old State Capitol (Right)...still wish the historic Water Tower pipe would be painted into a iconic "Red Stick" with Baton Rouge painted onto it

 

Edited May 5, 2020 by richyb83

[dan326]

https://www.wbrz.com/news/photos-after-2-troubled-years-baton-rouge-unveils-finished-downtown-library/

Photos: After 2 troubled years, Baton Rouge unveils finished downtown library

[richyb83]

From the Roof Top Deck

[dan326]

Well that actually looks pretty nice, I'ma have to visit there.

[richyb83]

Yes indeed Dan!  It's worth a look...progressive looking structure of BR

This new digital billboard looks cool & compliments the nearby Screen @ North Blvd Town Square