Comments on: GW’s Square 54 Gets Ready

By: DC Metrocentric » Heavy Equipment Rolls at GW

DC Metrocentric » Heavy Equipment Rolls at GW — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:15:27 +0000

[…] you have been watching GW’s planned Square 54 on the site of the former hospital in Foggy Bottom you may have noticed that they have recently brought in the heavy […]

By: JNo

JNo — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:33:57 +0000

I agree with all of the above. The sameness of the acrhitecture of these building is mind-numbing.

By: Vik

Vik — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:23:48 +0000

I agree, it looks like plenty of other buildings in DC and in some of the suburban areas around town. They need to try something new. I mean, it looks fine, and I personally like that the ground level utilizes a different look than the rest of the building, but it would be nice to get some more variety. The school could have used the land to build something a bit different looking and for housing or lab/classroom space. The grocery store is a nice addition though.

By: pqresident

pqresident — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:46:19 +0000

that Square 54 building looks like every other glass walled building being built these days. don’t any architects want to take some chances?

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:29:05 +0000

Trust me - the students are definitely not excited about this building. As a graduate student at GWU, I know many undergrads whom have prayed that one day, their money would convert the coveted “Lot 54″ into a student-focused space. It’s got a great location and could be especially useful for teaching or community space due to its proximity to the hospital, the dorms, and the library. This is an especially touchy subject considering GW is one of the most expensive schools in the country and many within the school believe the administration to be investing against the wishes (interests) of its students. By transforming one of the most desired lots in Washington, DC into commercial and office space, it is seen as a slap in the face to many current students and alumni of GW. There are already a TON of amenities in the neighborhood, and students think GW is just looking to make a quick buck rather than add to the social, educational, and human capital of the school.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:13:32 +0000

The Trader Joe’s doesn’t have any real meat or fish counter, and their produce is very limited, for any real grocery shoping we always have to go to the “Soviet Safeway”

By: Mony

Mony — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:55:05 +0000

Actually the Trader Joe’s is nearby and well frequented by GW undergrads.