04-25-2017, 11:16 AM
(04-25-2017, 10:34 AM)tomh009 Wrote:(04-25-2017, 09:05 AM)panamaniac Wrote: Well, that's the conundrum. My understanding is that the building is well regarded for its architecture. I'm not sure how to balance that with public perceptions of WRPS (one is not expecting a warm hug, but still....). Although, as I said before, it may not even be an issue. Heck, even refreshed landscaping will help.
Although additional windows might be good, I''m pretty sure I wouldn't be advocating for "coloured siding" (perhaps that was intended to be tongue in cheek?).
It's not as if the current building is particularly welcoming. Anyway, a lot could be done through simply landscaping.
I suppose that's true, although that building has some mid-century touches that I have always admired (orange ceramic inserts on the front half wall; inverted conical pillars of the portico; the triangle/hexagon panel above the entrance). I also think they did a good job with the new blue spandrel panels (when were they installed?) - it gives the place a bit of brightness at least.