We've been receiving news today that the
Buckhead Branch Library, designed by
Mack Scogin/Merrill Elam (Scogin Elam Bray at the time), is in danger of being razed if local developers
Ben Carter Properties get their way. The developers want to purchase the library, tear it down and replace it with a parking lot. Even more disappointing than the possible fate of the library, is the description of the building as "an abortion" by Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe.
This sounds like a job for MAPA!
Photos copyright Hursley Photography
"That library, to my way of thinking, was an abortion the day it was dedicated," Fulton County Commissioner Tom Lowe said. "I am a lover of art. I can even stand abstract art. But God darn, who in the world would build something like that? There ain't no damn artistic value to that library."
Charles Loudermilk, the founder of Aaron Rents, agreed. "I see it from my window. I think it's ugly," Loudermilk said. "I like brick and limestone, stuff that looks like quality."
Full story from AJC
Submitted from an Archinect reader...
We need to rally the troops to save this building. It is one of the best buildings in Atlanta. See the idividuals and links below, start with the library system.
Comments@co.fulton.ga.us
This is the basic library email address to send comments to the library.
The head of the library is John F. Szabo
The Fulton County commission Chairman is John Eaves.
Shout the Manifesto, "Down with Haughty Buckhead EIFS Architecture"
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