Comments on: An Intersection of Architectural Masters

By: Spatula

Spatula — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:51:51 +0000

You know, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Legislative building, but you’ve converted me. I get it now.

I would like to see the other governmental complex buildings renovated, except for the Archdale Building. Possibly give them a style that complements and builds upon the two good buildings in that plaza.

By: Domaq

Domaq — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:46:29 +0000

Good article. I am sure there is a equally interesting in story in how Stone was chosen in the first place.

By: k

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:19 +0000

Great article and a great building. I love it and don’t know why Edward Durell Stone isn’t better-known.

I have heard that one recent addition to the interior are the stone benches around the water gardens, as unwary legislators were known to fall into the pools without these protective barriers. ;-)

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:25:39 +0000

Hold on now, I have seen some fairly nice looking bricks of shit. Be fair. Thanks for giving this building its due, John. Great post.

By: Todd Morman

Todd Morman — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:54:48 +0000

Another great piece, John – thanks. Bit of an understatement to call the other government mall atrocities “bland and boring at best,” though. They’re about as active a demonstration of heartless fascism as you’re ever likely to see in a group of buildings. Just a despicable collection of bricks of shit, they are.

By: Transplant

Transplant — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:26:40 +0000

Lest I be accused of being an operative of a cadre, I should clarify that Mr Reeves is claiming credit for his father, not himself. Great article. Cheers!

By: Transplant

Transplant — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:14:04 +0000

As someone visiting this area, I must admit while I like the Legislative Building, it is not a “great building”. It was probably an important step in the modernization of NC. The Museum of Art is horrible and although I can see why Stone’s son is distancing his father from the project, I’m surprised Mr. Reeve’s is so eager to claim credit.

By: Lupus Yonderboy

Lupus Yonderboy — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:13:09 +0000

Thanks again for a great piece of journalism and historical lesson. With the loss of localism happening across the world, it is wonderful to see something so well written and researched. No AP licensing here.

I recently took my wife and 1 year old son by this very building during a Sparkcon family bike ride for a photoshoot after accidently discovering it on one of my midnight bike runs, all 200 LEDs proudly lit (inspired by the first post I read on this very site last year), through downtown Raleigh.

I haven’t met any of you guys yet, but, your dedication to writing these kinds of stories is really appreciated.

By: khaner

khaner — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:59:40 +0000

Awesome article.
kw

By: Michael Coxe

Michael Coxe — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:39:26 +0000

I worked part-time for the legislative library circa 70-71, and what I loved most about the building was it’s absolute comfort and “workability” [is that a word? :)]. You could be there all day and never have that exhausted feeling like ones gets in most other large structures.

I first started hanging out there @opening, as my mom ran the State Planning library around the corner at 384 Blount St, which of course is across the street from the magnificient Heck Andrews House. Later as a teen I worked next to the Legislature at the State Library, then finally at the Legislature bldg itself.