tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329450.post946410482280148687..comments2024-03-28T09:40:24.733-04:00Comments on OBJECTS-BUILDING-SITUATIONS: Colonial Revival (among students)KOSTIS KOURELIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10337635437028881328noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329450.post-61236945145505665412011-11-09T10:02:07.516-05:002011-11-09T10:02:07.516-05:00You have to hand it to Robert A. M. Stern -- he ca...You have to hand it to Robert A. M. Stern -- he can interpret older architectural styles without his designs appearing fake or fuddy-duddy. In fact, his buildings invariably seem fresh, exciting and opulent, while classic enough not to grow tiresome and dated with passing years. The administrators of Franklin & Marshall deserve high praise for eschewing passing fads and gee-whiz novelty Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329450.post-47352171399561640012011-06-08T20:55:53.386-04:002011-06-08T20:55:53.386-04:00This is a beautifully designed building. While it...This is a beautifully designed building. While it is large, it has many gracious and warm gathering spaces. The furnishings in the common spaces are both functional and elegant. Personally, I love this style of architecture. My daughter is an incoming freshman, and she is absolutely thrilled to be living in New House. Now, we need to find a wonderful donor to name this fine new dorm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com