<p>In the Daily Beast:</p>
<p>Most Beautiful</p>
<ol>
<li> University of Mississippi</li>
<li> University of Wisconsin-Madison</li>
<li> University of Alabama</li>
<li> Florida State University</li>
</ol>
<p>...and so on. ;)</p>
<p>See: College</a> Rankings 2011: Most Beautiful - The Daily Beast</p>
<p>P2N-- I’ve copied and given this to my daughter who is readying
applications. I note that UF is just behind FSU in this ranking. It
would seem that the beauty contest is a wash!</p>
<p>Kidding but on a serious note, I believe the powers that be have
integrated the latest new buildings into the campus landscape in
a fine, attractive fashion. Like Landis(us?), more dollars should be
directed toward renewing the older dorms.</p>
<p>Just my .02</p>
<p>David</p>
<p>Yeah… UF being #5 makes me feel extremely sorry for everything after it.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, It had been determined that Dorman and Deviney are not “worth” rehabbing, so they are on the long term plan to demolish and rebuild new. The old and historic dorms have, for the most part, all been redone. The ones built in the 50’s and 60’s have not held up so well… My guess is that Smith and Kellum will suffer the same fate in another 10-20 years. Not a lot of students will be complaining.</p>
<p>Too bad for the oldish dorms. Up north, especially in the northeast
the oldish historic dorms are loved up and restored. FSU ought to
embellish these historic landmarks. Once gone, they are gone.</p>
<p>Sad!</p>
<p>.02 David</p>
<p>FSU does have a great campus, but I agree some of the areas need help. The entire north west section needs work. I’m not a fan of the union either. Overall though the campus is very nice and it’s always getting better.</p>
<p>I have to admit I’m kinda shocked at the rankings. I love the FSU campus, but it wouldn’t have even been my pick for most beautiful of the ones I toured (and I only toured 4- UF, USF, FSU, and FIT- FIT would have won, hands down). As said above, the northwest side really needs help- Smith and Kellum are ancient, and Rogers and McCollum look out of place (McCollum might be the most boring looing building on campus). </p>
<p>And UF being #5, like Dnerd said, makes me feel pretty much embarrassed for everything below that, because UF is quite honestly a pretty big eyesore (it and USF kind of share this, in my opinion).</p>
<p>bn12gg, the dorms that are from the 1900-1920 era have ALL BEEN RENOVATED They were gutted on the inside and rebuilt from the inside out, preserving the outer shell. They include Gilchrist, Broward, Reynolds, J Murphee, etc. They are the historic dorms and they are all still standing.</p>
<p>Dorman and Deviney were built in the 50’s. They have asbestos, and they have been evaluated structurally and it was determined it would be better to demolish and rebuild. Have you been on campus? Have you seen them? There are historic buildings, and then there is Dorman and Deviney. I don’t think they will be missed. They are certainly not landmarks. Some would call them eyesores.</p>
<p>Deviney, Dorman, and the student union are on my destroy and replace list after FSU finds the money. Does FSU really have to build such expensive brick buildings? I’m not a building construction engineer, but it seems FSU could do cheaper yet sound, functional, architecturally conforming new buildings that would blend in with campus instead of the expensive brick buildings. The new Wildwood dorm is going to look beautiful, but it must be costing an arm and a leg to build, and it seems to take longer with brick construction too.</p>
<p>Brick is what makes the campus look as good as it does. I am happy that they are using materials that blend in so well with the rest of the campus. </p>
<p>Sunny, I thought you said a while back that Dorman and Deviney were scheduled for replacement. Do you know when that will be happening? There is a shortage of on-campus housing already, how would they be able to knock them down when they need all the rooms they have and more?</p>
<p>Maybe FSU could build a new high-rise dorm in the existing parking lot north of Deviney and Dorman by the police station and then tear down the dorms after new dorm is opened and build a new parking garage at the old dorms’ site?</p>
<p>Yikes! Where would we park? :/</p>
<p>I thought I read something on here that there was a new parking lot being built. Anyone know anything about that?</p>
<p>Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think USF’s campus is beautiful, UF and FSU have beautiful campuses too.</p>
<p>Eww, UF’s campus is not even close to FSU’s campus. I can’t comment on USF since I haven’t seen it.</p>
<p>Nolette, Parking Garage #6 is under construction. I think it is near the area of Pensacola, Dunwoody and Varsity. It will hold 1000 vehicle.</p>
<p>The 10 year plan includes the demolishing of Deviney and Dorman. I think one will go down, be rebuilt, then the other. Now, that 10 year plan was put together just before the start of the economic downturn so that may change. There is an older thread from 12-18 mos ago where I listed links to the 10 year plan. Will see if I can find them again. </p>
<p>I agree that the Union needs to be replaced and that is also on the books for the future. I think that is tied in with moving the central utilities plant/maintenance comples off campus to land the U has on Lake Bradford Rd. Will look for links.</p>
<p>Have you guys seen the inside of the renovated Johnston building? Oh my god… in a great way.</p>
<p>To the north of the Johnston building is the Regional Rehab building. In January it is coming down, and in its place will be a three story building, the Johnston Annex. The first floor will be a food court, with Chic-Fil-A, Taco Del Mar, and Rising Rolls (a deli). The top 2-3 floors will be empty initially, room for expansion. Outside will be additional seating and a “gathering” place, sounds like for events or meetings. It is supposed to be nice, like the Johnston Building.</p>
<p>Have not been in Johnston Ground yet, but the outside looks amazing. I’ve heard only spectacular things about it though.</p>
<p>And I had no idea about the food court, but that will be after I graduate anyways. :/</p>
<p>Has there been any update on “College Town?”</p>
<p>Definitely need to completely rethink the Student Union. UF’s Student Union is a lot better, but FSU’s campus as a whole obliterates UF’s.</p>
<p>Matt, go inside Johnston. The exterior of the building is extremely misleading once you see the inside.</p>