<p>Yeah I know how old MAB looks; in fact, it looks even worse inside, I have a cappella practice in there. But at the very least, from outside, it looks like it has a lot of history and tradition, whereas Norris just seems like an unsuccessful attempt at modern, neo brutalist architecture that looks like a state penitentiary with ridiculously 90s interior designing. It’s too bad, really, because it’s located on the best spot on campus with a gorgeous view of the lake and everything, but it’s such an eyesore from outside and inside as is our main library. Like you said, it definitely doesn’t seem like it’s going to collapse anytime soon, which is a shame because I think we’d all like to see Norris torn down and have a better looking student center built right where Norris is right now.</p>
<p>Personally, as a student here, I wish Northwestern would put some more money towards improving the aesthetics of the campus. Our location is perfect with the lake and a hip downtown area adjacent to campus, architecturally we have a good amount of gothic and modern (but not necessarily appealing) buildings spread around campus, but the insides of our facilities are poorly maintained and under-furnished, especially tech and annenberg, and to an extent, south campus halls like Kresge and Harris. In my opinion, they could benefit so many more students and faculty by organizing some sort of campus improvement campaign as opposed to building a new MAB. And hiring some people to make a new website.</p>
<p>But that’s just me… :(</p>