The Michigan Daily-Thursday, September 6, 1979-Page F-5 'U, architecture changes with the times By AMY DIAMOND On the southern edge of the Diag, an imposing edifice dominates the landscape. Towering over this archaic building is a modern skyscraper. However, both of these are one in the same, the Graduate Library. Campus planners have chosen to combine the old with the new with regards to the University's architecture. The buildings scattered around campus come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, forms, and architectural styles. According to Campus Planner Frederick Mayer, the University's method of combining the old with the new was at first unintentional, but has now become an accepted plan in the design of University buildings. The scheme allows "the evolution of architecture to be ex- pressed," Mayer said. In other words, the ar- chitecture is being allowed to change with the times. Newcomers to campus will quickly get to know that no two University buildings are quite the same. Each structure is accompanied by a unique history and fascinating details which set it apart from the others. The Undergraduate Library was built in the fifities, and although its nickname, "the UGLI," was originally used as an acronym, the name well reflects both the drab exterior and interior of the building. Another building which was built in the 1950's is the Literature, Science and Arts Building. This orange brick structure, in which students pick up their registration forms and pay their tuition bills, looks better in the spring when the trees are in bloom and the building is less noticable. In ad- dition, if you time yourself by the clock at the. top of the structure you may find yourself con- sistently five minutes late for all your classes. But these two buildings are exceptions-not all of the University's buildings lack so much in ar- chitectural character. The Law Quad is one of the few complexes which has been virtually unscathed by modern technology. The Quad was built between 1923 and 1933, and is representative of collegiate gothic architecture. The court, which is surrounded by these old Ivy League-type structures is one of the most beautiful places on campus. Across from the Law Quad on South University is the Presidents House, one of the oldest buildings on campus. Constructed in 1840, the house has been the home of nine University Presidents and has undergone many changes, including the ad- dition of a third floor. The Graduate Library whichovershadows the white home gives a new meaning to the term sore thumb. Two of the newer buildings on campus are the Dental Building and the Power Center. The Power Center, although it is encased in what ap- pears to be solar .reflectors, is not where the University solar heating generators are housed. But rather it derives its name from its benefac- tors, Eugene and Phil Power. It is the Univer- sity's newest facility for theater, dance, and music. The $17 million Dental Building is one of the most expensive buildings on campus. The cour- tyard of the "Dent" building is often used for parties, ethnic dancing, and lovers' rendezvous. One of the University's largest classroom buildings is Angell Hall. The opposing architec- tural styles of this building are similar to those of the Graduate Library. Angell Hall is a cross between a Greek coliseum and a modern office building. The front of the building, which faces State St., is adorned with Doric columns and sculptured details, but the rear of the building looks like it was glued on to make extra space for classes. The newer Modern Languages Build- ing - almost always referred to as the MLB-was built in 1970 at a cost of $6 million. It's uniqueness is evident in the strange shape of the building. The MLB contains four large auditoriums where many of the crowded lecture classes take place. The building is doughnut shaped which makes finding classrooms difficult since no mat ter which outside door is used, the desired classroom will likely be on the opposite side. Adjacent to the MLB is the skyline-dominating Burton Tower. Besides giving the most accurate time on campus, the structure is equipped with a carillon. The unique instrument consisting of bells provides delightfully distracting chimes on the quarter hour as well as other music at irregular intervals. The carillon is also respon- sible for the nickname that has been attached to the edifice, the Bell Tower. Finally, a word of warning, to University newcomers. As pleasant as the Law Quad may be, don't try cutting through it as a short cut to; the Old A & D building. The infamous pit, which is eventually to become an underground library addition, contains the remains of many a lost freshperson. University architecture reflects the 162-year development of the University itself. Styles range from the classic columns of Angell Hall (left) to the angular design of the much newer Modern Languages Building (right). There is not such a wide range of styles on North Campus, where most of the buildings have been built in the last two decades. The glass-enclosed home of the School of Art and the School of Ar- chitecture and Urban Planning (below) replaced the Old A&D Building which is now used for CRISP headquarters as well as for classes. Daily Photo by JIM KRUZ -ArrowE 0 9 r $4x 4 $ 32 2 Slimmer lapels, narrower ties . .. the short collar returns! Fashion highlights of years ago captured in Arrow Brigade, proving that a touch of the past can work beautifully in the present. Note the narrow, Daily Photo by JIM KRUZ Your guide "'to pubilic radio. The WUOM PROGRAM GUIDE tells you what's on public radio from th'e University of Michi'gan. Classical music, jazz, live concerts. Sports, news, lectures, and much more. 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