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I would challenge the assertion that older buildings from the 50s, 60s, 70s aren't "historically charming" or have as much historical value to #ualberta campus as the obvious Edwardian or Beaux-Arts style buildings. #yegheritage
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/keith-gerein-how-the-u-of-a-plans-to-get-leaner-by-shedding-a-few-buildings/wcm/e8bd41e5-7ddd-4401-919f-be50124dc26a/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/keith-gerein-how-the-u-of-a-plans-to-get-leaner-by-shedding-a-few-buildings/wcm/e8bd41e5-7ddd-4401-919f-be50124dc26a/
The inability to move past "red brick" bias in thinking about historic value is precisely why we have huge gaps in our heritage. It means we lose entire periods, styles, and movements in design simply because they don't conform to rigid standards or interpretation of value.
Obviously, the red brick Edwardians and Beaux-Arts buildings are important, but I would argue that the built form of #ualberta campus from the 50s, 60s, 70s is much more definitive of the story of the institution, architecture, our city, and province.
http://capitalmodernedmonton.com/category/buildings-by-area/university-area/
http://capitalmodernedmonton.com/category/buildings-by-area/university-area/
The problems facing mid-century era architecture are complex, and rehab/preservation for a publicly funded PSE is rarely a priority. This conversation applies:
http://avenueedmonton.com/city-life/is-edmonton-razing-its-mid-century-modern-legacy/
http://avenueedmonton.com/city-life/is-edmonton-razing-its-mid-century-modern-legacy/
The @UAlberta is the steward of some of the most significant pieces of Modern architecture in Edmonton. Recent years have seen many languish or demolished. Deferred maintenance is a decision.
I'll happily give you a tour of some of these architectural landmarks, @keithgerein.
I'll happily give you a tour of some of these architectural landmarks, @keithgerein.
To wrap up my unexpected essay, your ol colleague @Paulatics has covered the fumbling of responsibility and asset management by U of A Admin before and she said it better than I ever could.
https://edmontonjournal.com/business/commercial-real-estate/paula-simons-new-tools-needed-to-keep-old-edmonton-from-crumbling-around-us
https://edmontonjournal.com/business/real-estate/paula-simons-dyde-house-is-an-architectural-gem-with-a-fascinating-past-and-uncertain-future
https://edmontonjournal.com/business/commercial-real-estate/paula-simons-new-tools-needed-to-keep-old-edmonton-from-crumbling-around-us
https://edmontonjournal.com/business/real-estate/paula-simons-dyde-house-is-an-architectural-gem-with-a-fascinating-past-and-uncertain-future
