St.George Metro:Official Development News Thread - Page 23

delts145 · #**441** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 5:33 PM**

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I think it looks good, and fits in quite nicely to the area it's in.

That's exactly what I thought Scott, and the quality of the exterior and interior materials is excellent. Also, I noticed that the detailing is present in enough abundance as to not look like just a cheap reproduction.

www.vcbo.com

Future Mayor · #**442** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 6:45 PM**

I like it, I think it pays homage to the history of the area, in it's design.

I've seen that commercial, during Jazz games, I think that's a great place to be marketing St. George as a destination.

Orlando · #**443** Posted **Oct 31, 2013, 7:39 PM**

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That is exactly what I thought when I first saw it. I can hear it now. Talk about how its just a poor attempt to remake a specific style, blah, blah, blah.

Congrats on the new court house. I don't really care for its design but I don't mind it either.

Yep, you guessed it. I don't care for imitating past historic(pre-modern structures) very much, but some, if done well, can be nice. BUT, that is a rare exception. I think this one, even though I don't care very much for it, has some merit. The color of brick seems to fit within the sandstone context, and probably older, pre-modern homes in the area. The white fascias and cupola may actually be in context to the St. George Temple and other older structures. But, still, this is 2013, not 1913. I'ld much rather see something that is not afraid of the present or future. Why do white Greek columns symbolize justice?! Just sayin'.

delts145 · #**444** Posted **Nov 1, 2013, 10:43 AM**

Deek, is this Courthouse located Downtown, around all of the other structures of the same historical design? I can completely understand that design's significance, especially if located as a neighbor to the Tabernacle, Library and Schoolhouse.

Okay, so I'll answer my own question. This Courthouse is at the very heart of historic St. George. I definitely can understand the prevailing desire to preserve and add to the warmer and more charming interior of St. George's core.

Library

http://www.jacobsenconstruction.com

http://wchsutah.org

St. George Tabernacle

http://whatsupsouthernutah.com

Schoolhouse

http://wchsutah.org

I'm glad to see that they've maintained an appropriate balance for this historic neighborhood. The need for a pioneer town to preserve and reconstruct a sense of it's historic place can never be discounted, especially when significant historic structures have been short sightedly destroyed.

Same Neighborhood Structures,

Brigham Young Winter Home

wikimedia.org

St. George Academy

http://www.venitap.com

Old Washington County Courthouse

http://www.wchsutah.org

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Stenar · #**445** Posted **Nov 3, 2013, 9:27 AM**

All of those buildings are of a much simpler style than that courthouse is trying to be. Making it match a bit more like the Library would have been better. The materials are not "excellent." The pillars look like they're made of plastic, for one thing. And the "sun rays" sort of design on the gable is very cheap looking.

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Originally Posted by delts145

Deek, is this Courthouse located Downtown, around all of the other structures of the same historical design? I can completely understand that design's significance, especially if located as a neighbor to the Tabernacle, Library and Schoolhouse.

Okay, so I'll answer my own question. This Courthouse is at the very heart of historic St. George. I definitely can understand the prevailing desire to preserve and add to the warmer and more charming interior of St. George's core.

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Deek1978 · #**446** Posted **Nov 4, 2013, 8:51 PM**

Stenar, the Library is a newer building as well. It was built 6-8 years ago, I believe. Also, the school district offices was built to match that style, as well as the Zion's Bank building downtown.

Having grown up down there, I was displeased with them making new buildings look old. I want new buildings to look new. But people keep re-electing the "Good ol' Boys" to public office. When Dan McArthur was first elected Mayor, he claimed he was only going to serve two terms... I believe that this next one will be his 5th. Time for new ideas.

SLC Projects · #**447** Posted **Nov 4, 2013, 11:47 PM**

Getting harder to tell from the old from the new.

ToysNoiz · #**448** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 6:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Getting harder to tell from the old from the new.

Yes. And in my opinion, that is a very bad thing.

Stenar · #**449** Posted **Nov 6, 2013, 8:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by ToysNoiz

Yes. And in my opinion, that is a very bad thing.

Me too.

delts145 · #**450** Posted **Nov 7, 2013, 12:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Getting harder to tell from the old from the new.

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Originally Posted by ToysNoiz

Yes. And in my opinion, that is a very bad thing.

ToysNoiz, Please explain further. Do you mean to say that the library, which is located in a small historic district is a "bad thing". Or do you mean that if an historical style is constructed, that the more accurate it is, would be synonymous with a very bad thing?

ToysNoiz · #**451** Posted **Jan 2, 2014, 4:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by delts145

ToysNoiz, Please explain further. Do you mean to say that the library, which is located in a small historic district is a "bad thing". Or do you mean that if an historical style is constructed, that the more accurate it is, would be synonymous with a very bad thing?

The library blends in too well with everything else. This sounds weird to say, I know. But when I drove pass this building recently, I thought it was old. Only after passing it a second time did I remember seeing it on this thread. There's nothing new or interesting about it. How will the city's architecture evolve further if new buildings are designed to look like they're from the early 1900's? Sure it keeps the same charm as the rest of the old buildings, but it's not old. A small touch of modern design is key to keeping charm, and advancing in architecture.

But I am happy with all of the slick redesigns of restaurants in St. George. Places like Apollo Burger and Red Lobster are re-branding, therefore keeping things fresh. Everything on Red Cliffs Drive looks great.

ToysNoiz · #**452** Posted **Jan 2, 2014, 5:00 AM**

Here are a couple photos I took of the Holiday Lights at the Tabernacle. Feel free to use.

delts145 · #**453** Posted **Mar 22, 2014, 3:08 PM**

The Library is located in the midst of the designated historic district. I'm glad they did an authentic reproduction, at least for that specific neighborhood of St. George. As for the other areas of St. George, like the University, I think the Holland Building design is fantastic, and would like to see more of that style also.

delts145 · #**454** Posted **Mar 22, 2014, 3:33 PM**

I love this building. It deserves another look.

Holland Centennial Commons - DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

VCBO ARCHITECTURE... http://www.vcbo.com/dsu-centennial-commons.html

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Skystruck · #**455** Posted **Mar 22, 2014, 10:02 PM**

That is a nice looking building! Got to love the St George area!

Orlando · #**456** Posted **Jun 1, 2014, 6:06 PM**

http://www.vcbo.com/news.html

Orlando · #**457** Posted **Jun 1, 2014, 6:23 PM**

Not sure how new this building is, but seems relatively new.
http://www.vcbo.com/dixie-health-science.html

Orlando · #**458** Posted **Jun 1, 2014, 6:51 PM**

http://method-studio.com/work/cultur...g-arts-center/

Well, this is probably older than 5 years, because it says Dixie College. But, new to me and probably most everyone else. Check it out. Nice building.

Orlando · #**459** Posted **Jun 1, 2014, 6:57 PM**

http://method-studio.com/work/housin...ematic-design/

Cool new student housing project at Snow College. This was the closest thread to put it in, except maybe the Utah Valley Thread.

scottharding · #**460** Posted **Jun 1, 2014, 9:30 PM**

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http://method-studio.com/work/cultur...g-arts-center/

Well, this is probably older than 5 years, because it says Dixie College. But, new to me and probably most everyone else. Check it out. Nice building.

I've worked in that building. It's one of the most impressive performing arts centers I've ever seen.