Gampel getting a new roof

[Fishy]

I was on campus over the weekend and they're already started to build the temporary kiln to repair the individual tiles.

The school could have saved $3M by going to a generic restoration of the roof, but I'm glad to see that they had the wisdom to stick to the original design and intent - it's the premier architectural structure on campus and probably in the entire state.

 

[Waquoit]

... I also hope that they earmark some $$ for the concrete bench seats. My parents are in their late 70's and finally gave up their season tickets because they can't sit in those sets.

The bench seats are metal. Are you sure they weren't sitting in the aisle by mistake?

 

[EricLA]

The bench seats are metal. Are you sure they weren't sitting in the aisle by mistake?

I haven't been there in about 20 years. My parents complained ab out it a lot and finally cancelled their season tix.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Yep, although there will also be space between Gampel and the Field House for an open courtyard. It looks as if that will become the "main" entrance to Gampel.

Here's a link to the Master Plan, which I believe that I originally got from one of your posts. It is worth a look for those who haven't seen it. I particularly like the streetscape focus. They are really working to give Storrs a better defined, more united feel, which is long overdue. Of course, having a good plan, and having the discipline to follow it are two different things.

I know, just ask the guy who was in charge of the first campus mater plan as part of UConn 2000, Mr. Mark Emmert.

 

[Sibeerian]

Read the article, not just the title.

Or I could point out through sarcasm that a newspaper, which should understand the difference, used a misleading word.

 

[MTHusky]

I haven't been there in about 20 years. My parents complained ab out it a lot and finally cancelled their season tix.

If I remember correctly, after the original bid was accepted, they found out that the bid didn't include any seating

 

[DogMania]

I have a great idea on how they can raise money to offset some of the costs. They should get some of the all-time husky greats to sign the old panels and sell them to the public. I'd be willing to buy a panel, even one of the decaying ones for a discount.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Apparently one does just fix a patoni tile. We've been wrong for all these years...

 

[Paesano]

I was on campus over the weekend and they're already started to build the temporary kiln to repair the individual tiles.

The school could have saved $3M by going to a generic restoration of the roof, but I'm glad to see that they had the wisdom to stick to the original design and intent - it's the premier architectural structure on campus and probably in the entire state.

That wasn't a new kiln. It was a new pizza oven. Pepe's is opening on campus......

 

[Waquoit]

We've been wrong for all these years...

Us wrong? That's unpossible!

 

[Dove]

Us wrong? That's unpossible!

Totally nonbelievable.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That wasn't a new kiln. It was a new pizza oven. Pepe's is opening on campus.

That's a shame. Sally's or Modern would have been a much better option.