tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post8906347282485451079..comments2024-03-29T01:34:35.115-04:00Comments on Architecture Tourist: Pitts Theology Library, Emory UniversityTerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-66779638858872605432023-01-15T20:57:41.435-05:002023-01-15T20:57:41.435-05:00Brian, I had the exact same experience as you. I r...Brian, I had the exact same experience as you. I returned with my two daughters today to a vastly change d campus. Even before wanting to show them my freshman dorm I took them to the theology library to find the door locked and see the label of conference center!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-89198946197710098282015-09-16T20:24:04.909-04:002015-09-16T20:24:04.909-04:00I literally spent months of my life studying in th...I literally spent months of my life studying in this library as an undergraduate during the 1980's. It was my 'secret' spot on campus that somehow went practically unused as a study space except by theology students and, then, only sparingly. I would almost always have one of the desks and adjoining couch to use for as long as I wanted (you can see the exact place I studied in the 7th picture down). I could relax on 'my' couch during my study 'breaks', look up at the cathedraled ceiling, and think and think and ... Until now I've never considered that I could have such an emotional connection to a building other than places I've lived (and, most especially, my grandparent's house!). When I found your page I was hopeful that I could go back and visit this the next time i was in Atlanta but I now understand that there is a recently opened library that replaces this - a Google search reveals that, unfortunately, it is no where near this space, without it's soft, intimate, warmly lit, hushed - even (unsurprisingly) holy - environs, also without the soaring openness of this space's chapel underpinnings. I wonder how this space is being used now? Anyhow, thanks for this page!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566968127677085955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-14653518354429686432009-11-10T09:46:25.780-05:002009-11-10T09:46:25.780-05:00Great post - beautiful, beautiful windows. I am n...Great post - beautiful, beautiful windows. I am not familiar with the term 'brutalist', but I am going to look it up.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-69340770893252419702009-11-10T01:28:28.932-05:002009-11-10T01:28:28.932-05:00Terry -- I am afraid of heights. Please, no more p...Terry -- I am afraid of heights. Please, no more pictures from catwalks 2 stories above sea level, no matter how interesting the building. I nearly fell off my computer chair from dizziness!<br /><br />Wonderful library -- with its crisp lines against the old Gothic arches and curves. Very interesting. Love the old handwork against the industrial look of the newer spaces.<br /><br />Plus, you sent me scurrying to Google, to look up "brutalism." Thanks!<br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-86760744736625208392009-11-09T23:12:23.246-05:002009-11-09T23:12:23.246-05:00I can see why you took so many pictures-what a stu...I can see why you took so many pictures-what a stunning building. I bet it had that wonderful smell of old books and timber! <br />Thanks so much for the wonderful guided tour.<br />Best wishes, Natasha.Natasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-67280505220050686292009-11-09T19:48:16.845-05:002009-11-09T19:48:16.845-05:00What an amazing repurposing of the building..altho...What an amazing repurposing of the building..although I think knowledge is spiritual....and libraries --churches!<br /><br />Thank-you for the tour!<br /><br />And for stopping by....<br /><br />love,keleeKelee Katillachttp://www.katillacshack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-86559277273883126192009-11-09T13:06:31.965-05:002009-11-09T13:06:31.965-05:00Terry,
This has struck my interest to learn more! ...Terry,<br />This has struck my interest to learn more! You did a wonderful job capturing the light and shadows in your photos. <br />CathyThe Stylish Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211932273412899121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-67198922400400147472009-11-09T12:26:02.362-05:002009-11-09T12:26:02.362-05:00What amazing architecture!
BrendaWhat amazing architecture!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-57700240238507976892009-11-09T12:13:56.580-05:002009-11-09T12:13:56.580-05:00Emory is such a beautiful campus. I recently spen...Emory is such a beautiful campus. I recently spent some time in their new school of medicine building which is just striking from the exterior. I could walk around there all day.Niki Papadopouloshttp://www.yummyscrumptious.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-67368014043543644932009-11-09T07:45:18.874-05:002009-11-09T07:45:18.874-05:00Wow! That was quite an experience. Absolutely be...Wow! That was quite an experience. Absolutely beautiful!<br />Thanks also for you nice comment on my blog.<br />JoanneAprons Gone Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620449566168721820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-50088821653627341542009-11-08T22:45:06.538-05:002009-11-08T22:45:06.538-05:00Aren't you the gentleman that loves trains. I...Aren't you the gentleman that loves trains. I was back in Lees Summit Mo for a familt wedding last month and I went by the train and thought about you.<br /><br />CheriIts So Very Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042464927497145835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3595423154503946022.post-28947889216125701652009-11-08T21:07:26.176-05:002009-11-08T21:07:26.176-05:00that is an amazing space. Everything a library sho...that is an amazing space. Everything a library should be. Thank you so much for sharing!!!Southern Aspirationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042045652329926178noreply@blogger.com