Architecture

The architecture of the university and the surrounding area is one of my favorite things about living on campus. I absolutely adore the brick buildings and antique structures. Many of the buildings on campus are older and seem to breathe history; those buildings that are newer, such as the LLC, still maintain this character. Although I am not knowledgeable on the specific style of architecture, I certainly appreciate it.

                On my walk, some of the most notable buildings I passed were Morrill Hall and the Davidson at the south end of campus, Lincoln Hall, and of course the Student Union and the Knowledge Center. I felt this displayed the development of the university as a whole—the older buildings such as Morrill and Lincoln represented the origins of the school, while the newer buildings show its growth and development. I love how the architecture here does this—I think it’s amazing when growth is evident with connection and maintenance of origin. This is also a value that is reflected in our society—we are always changing and moving forward, yet each of the steps before is necessary and important.

                The architecture here is a refreshing and stark change from my previous neighborhood, which was newly built five years ago. The houses are highly modern, with innovative designs and decorations on both the exterior and interior. I do enjoy this architecture as well, but I like the character that accompanies the history of the buildings on campus. So many students have passed through, and now it’s my turn to follow in their footsteps.