Comments on: Campus for Central Saint Martins by Stanton Williams

By: ch x

ch x — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:08:00 +0000

Well it looks great but I’m sure I prefer my old Charing X campus. That soulful, blandless and creative tiny space. Is there anyone from fashion or fine art? You guys all miss only Southampton..

By: momitoc

momitoc — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:36:47 +0000

yes i agree that probably missing trust might be at the source, but as far as I can judge most ideas that students have are quite reasonable and also respectful of the life of others

By: momitoc

momitoc — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:22:49 +0000

A typical first wow-effect building, and then when you start 'living' in there you realise it's not quite possible. Initiatives from students to make the space come alive, to add something that is clearly missing in there to our new home are shot dead immediately. With the argument that it hinders the architectural integrity of the building. so now we are at the service of some visions that prevent life and creativity. Really not a good choice in my opinion. Some proof can be found here: http://uchoosecollective.tumblr.com/
(refer specifically to Banner removal service)
Students and staff are trying hard to make the building more and more pleasant to live in, which definately has not been made very easy. Quite paradoxically our head of college, Jane Rapley, promised us in the end of last year that she hoped that the architect will not recognise the building in a year's time. Well so far the administration has rather been a hindrance. But maybe – who knows – we are just not well informed enough to be able to judge their difficulties appropriately. (!)

By: xyz

xyz — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:15:56 +0000

I am now spending more time at uni as there is more space to work, especially in the library. In general, the whole environment feels very special and makes me want to really use it for my work! I guess and really hope that the 'rules' are still evolving in view of what space we are allowed to use. But in general, the building just needs a bit more time to become animated by its user.

By: RubyQ

RubyQ — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:48:42 +0000

I want my holborn CSM back :(((