[cruzan_flame13]

For those not on campus, lots of construction is going on in DeMoss's first floor. Those big glass cases showing the the 25-year history of LBC/LU are gone, and you can see the original mural that was up in 1985 when they had live turtles walking around.

Whaaaaaaaaaat! That's not fair! I wish we had that experience when I was in school lol

[Sly Fox]

Career military men always have my respect. I echo CJ's sentiments.

What do you have against us short timers?

You should feel the love as well.

[ATrain]

For those not on campus, lots of construction is going on in DeMoss's first floor. Those big glass cases showing the the 25-year history of LBC/LU are gone, and you can see the original mural that was up in 1985 when they had live turtles walking around.

Whaaaaaaaaaat! That's not fair! I wish we had that experience when I was in school lol

Ditto - I never knew there were live turtles in DeMoss Hall.

[Cider Jim]

Do any remember the turtles?

[alabama24]

I popped in to take a picture... Sent it along to a friend who attended in the early/mid 80's.

[rogers3]

Do any remember the turtles?

Probably came from the same people that brought us the bubbles in the fountain.

[Sly Fox]

Is that an admission of guilt, rogers3?

I may or may not have added a turtle or two back in the day. Hey, it was better than leaving one on top of a post.

[cruzan_flame13]

Awhile back, someone had asked to see a sketch of the new basketball arena. I have found an article from a few years back discussing about the mastee plan which includes some sketches at the end. The last sketch, called the east campus arena, is what was tentative as part of the whole master plan. Also what is noted in the article was Jerry Jr staring that the plan to build the arena may occur in the next five years (the last year will be in 2019). Im not sure if they will continue that plan before then, but we will just have to wait and see. Here's the link to that story :

http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/l ... f6878.html

[Class of 20Something]

Awhile back, someone had asked to see a sketch of the new basketball arena. I have found an article from a few years back discussing about the mastee plan which includes some sketches at the end. The last sketch, called the east campus arena, is what was tentative as part of the whole master plan. Also what is noted in the article was Jerry Jr staring that the plan to build the arena may occur in the next five years (the last year will be in 2019). Im not sure if they will continue that plan before then, but we will just have to wait and see. Here's the link to that story :

http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/l ... f6878.html

Awesome digging!

I also notice they have Honors College above the Tower near the Hill dorms. Cider, what say ye?

[Old Red]

Have any of you seen the drawing of the new School of Business in the Liberty Journal. It looks amazing! Honestly, I think it'll end up being more of a "landmark" academic building than the new tower. It looked that good.
Something that surprised me was that they mentioned a "student entrance " across from Demoss & a "public entrance " on the 460 side. Are they planning to reroute university Blvd???? I can't see any other way th conveniently have a second entrance.
I did notice some land surveyors working at the corner of the bridge in front of the book store last week. Maybe their moving quick on it.
Y'all heard anything else about it????

[Cider Jim]

Nice looking map!

[cruzan_flame13]

Have any of you seen the drawing of the new School of Business in the Liberty Journal. It looks amazing! Honestly, I think it'll end up being more of a "landmark" academic building than the new tower. It looked that good.
Something that surprised me was that they mentioned a "student entrance " across from Demoss & a "public entrance " on the 460 side. Are they planning to reroute university Blvd???? I can't see any other way th conveniently have a second entrance.
I did notice some land surveyors working at the corner of the bridge in front of the book store last week. Maybe their moving quick on it.
Y'all heard anything else about it????

Actually you're the first that I've heard that from and it sounds fascinating. Going back to the school of business, I've read so much great things about what was involved so i cant wait to see the sketches! The facility will also involve public sessions for residents so im not shocked that it will be amazing. Im very glad that LU is really making Liberty the main school in Lynchburg and the surrounding communities. I see alot of future business and growth in that area plus more involvement of residents at Liberty events!

[cruzan_flame13]

Awhile back, someone had asked to see a sketch of the new basketball arena. I have found an article from a few years back discussing about the mastee plan which includes some sketches at the end. The last sketch, called the east campus arena, is what was tentative as part of the whole master plan. Also what is noted in the article was Jerry Jr staring that the plan to build the arena may occur in the next five years (the last year will be in 2019). Im not sure if they will continue that plan before then, but we will just have to wait and see. Here's the link to that story :

http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/l ... f6878.html

Awesome digging!

I also notice they have Honors College above the Tower near the Hill dorms. Cider, what say ye?

I believe the Honors College is a go (some of that area is fenced while being connected to the Freedom Tower project). It seems like the Hill will just be dorms for the honor students. I'm sure those dorm will be heavily renovated in the near future.

[Cider Jim]

See page 45 of the new Liberty Journal for a sketch of the new School of Business building.

https://issuu.com/libertyuniversity/doc ... 5/49598542

Right now, the second floor of Commons 2 (newest dorm) is our Honors floor.

[Class of 20Something]

Yes, University Blvd will be rerouted to parallel 460. You can see that included in the master plan on the LU construction website.

That SoB is impressive. I didn't expect anything remotely that captivating. Definitely a step towards the classic Jeffersonian rather than the modern twist much of the campus has. I really like it so far. VMDO clearly has some of the best architects in the region.

[Class of 20Something]

Side thought. Speaking of being a landmark, should liberty level the median on 460 so the East/North bound lane can see more than East campus?

[flamehunter]

Side thought. Speaking of being a landmark, should liberty level the median on 460 so the East/North bound lane can see more than East campus?

Not sure that would be an option Liberty could exercise. That's probably VDOT's call. Maybe they could request it.

[LUAlum1215]

Side thought. Speaking of being a landmark, should liberty level the median on 460 so the East/North bound lane can see more than East campus?

That's a VDOT thing - LU doesn't own the median.

[Class of 20Something]

The ramp and stairs pictured in this sketch are currently being framed out.

https://www.vmdo.com/img/projects/addit ... ce_1_A.jpg

[LUinPA]

Based on the frame setup, I believe it's a large Liberty University sign. I remember viewing an artists image somewhere that had this displayed.

[Sly Fox]

Here's the School of Business drawing referenced by CJ:

[Class of 20Something]

Here's the School of Business drawing referenced by CJ:

Honestly, Knowing how our construction rolls, 15 months seems like a long time for a 3 story building. Haha. I am truly impressed with the design. VMDO doing some great work!

[cruzan_flame13]

Based on the frame setup, I believe it's a large Liberty University sign. I remember viewing an artists image somewhere that had this displayed.

I also believe it's a big Liberty sign from the earlier sketches. Other things may also be added with that as well.

[cruzan_flame13]

Here's the School of Business drawing referenced by CJ:

Honestly, Knowing how our construction rolls, 15 months seems like a long time for a 3 story building. Haha. I am truly impressed with the design. VMDO doing some great work!

I don't believe VMDO designed this building. Here's an article that reference another firm:

http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/ar ... l-building

"The new Liberty School of Business building is being designed by Richmond firm **Glavé & Holmes Architecture**, known for projects such as Christopher Newport University’s Jeffersonian Christopher Newport Hall and Pope Chapel, as well as the Fredericksburg Courthouse and buildings at the University of Virginia, the University of Richmond and Washington & Lee University. It will be built by Lynchburg-based English Construction, which also built Liberty University’s Center for Medical and Health Science."

[Class of 20Something]

Here's the School of Business drawing referenced by CJ:

Honestly, Knowing how our construction rolls, 15 months seems like a long time for a 3 story building. Haha. I am truly impressed with the design. VMDO doing some great work!

I don't believe VMDO designed this building. Here's an article that reference another firm:

http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/ar ... l-building

"The new Liberty School of Business building is being designed by Richmond firm **Glavé & Holmes Architecture**, known for projects such as Christopher Newport University’s Jeffersonian Christopher Newport Hall and Pope Chapel, as well as the Fredericksburg Courthouse and buildings at the University of Virginia, the University of Richmond and Washington & Lee University. It will be built by Lynchburg-based English Construction, which also built Liberty University’s Center for Medical and Health Science."

The more you know! I though VMDO was exclusively the architect for continuity reasons. That does explain the departure from the modern Jeffersonian theme.