The design of New South has not won much affection over the years, but this winter view from Whitman College adds a scenic touch.
Photograph by Ricardo Barros
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Charles Taggart ’51
5 Years AgoAdvanced and Efficient
Your “faint praise” caption on the New South photo overlooks the momentous decision in 1964 (?) to move the entire non-academic administration, then parking on campus roads, out of several buildings surrounding Cannon Green. Designed by Edward Larrabe Barnes, a noted New York architect, it was the most advanced and efficient building for its time, tucked in between Baker Rink and the Dinky station. Its style influenced the design of the Spelman dorms. It was a pleasure to office there.
Michael J. Mills ’73
5 Years AgoAffection for New South
The caption of Ricardo Barros’ beautiful photograph of New South (On the Campus, April 10) says “the design … has not won much affection over the years.” As an architectural student who worked in the building and now a practicing architect, I have always admired the clear geometric integrity of the modernist Edward Larrabee Barnes design. It has worn well over the years in spite of the unfortunate infill of the open plaza at its base, which interrupted views to and from the building and compromised the reading of an elevated “jewel box” on a columned portico. In my opinion, it is a significant design and worthy of affection.