The Warehouse ready to host classes downtown (architecture,adversting, communications

Colleges & Universities Syracuse University
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<p>The Warehouse—an experience-based learning laboratory for architecture and design students and a readily recognizable symbol of Syracuse University’s enhanced presence in downtown Syracuse—opens for classes Tuesday, Jan. 17.
SU purchased the former Dunk & Bright furniture warehouse at 350 W. Fayette St. in April 2005 and commenced an extensive $9 million renovation under the direction of the renowned New York City firm Gluckman Mayner Architects in partnership with V.I.P. Structures of Syracuse. Richard Gluckman, B.Arch ’70, M.Arch ’71 is a principal of the firm and a member of the SU School of Architecture’s Board of Advisors. </p>

<p>“It’s exciting that we have had an architect of the caliber of Richard Gluckman involved in this renovation,” says School of Architecture Dean Mark Robbins. “The quality of the space, the light and the openness all make a strong case for the added value of innovative design, especially to projects related to urban revitalization.” </p>

<p>The differences between the 1920s-era building’s former appearance and its new look are striking. </p>

<p>“The Warehouse has truly been transformed into a naturally lit, dynamic facility,” says Charles Merrihew, SU associate vice president, Institutional Advancement. “But the renovation has also preserved the history of the building. The massive concrete columns that support the structure are exposed and are still in their raw form, providing architecture and design students with daily reminders of the engineering that has allowed this structure to endure decades of use. Freight elevators that once moved cars and pallets of chocolate have been transformed into modern passenger elevators and stair towers. </p>

<p>“Open floors that once housed rugs, pianos and appliances now have classrooms, studio spaces, computer labs and faculty offices. Mechanical systems for comfort have been installed and provide amenities where none previously existed,” Merrihew says. “The atrium space, atrium gallery and lecture hall replace what was once the loading platform for the railway cars that backed up to the tower structure of the Great Northern Warehouse. And a public caf</p>

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<p>This is one of the best positive spins I have seen. ACTUALLY…</p>

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<li><p>Syracuse moved their graphic design, art, and architecture to the Warehouse in downtown Syracuse for political correctness. They wanted to be a bigger presence in the city and perhaps aid in rejuvinating the city.</p></li>
<li><p>Kids will have to be bused each way. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes each way, assuming no accidents or inclement weather.</p></li>
<li><p>Kids will have to wait for the bus while it is very cold outside, although the busses will supposedly come and go every 20 minutes</p></li>
<li><p>Design kids and architectual kids work long hours. Thus, many kids will be downtown most of the time even for food. This will certainly lesson the interaction and benefits of being part of a big campus university. In fact, most of these kids won’t be part of what is going on in the campus with the exception of sleeping in a dorm on campus.</p></li>
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<p>There are drawbacks to this plan. I wouldn’t mind it as much if it only was going to happen to graduate students, who are older. However, this will effect all design and archtectual students after their freshmen year.</p>