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The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan
The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan

The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan

Date6/12/1969
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  • The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials; says architect Harvey Cowan. The stair system that makes up the central mixing space is simply too much; he says. The exterior has more consistency - but also a heavy-handed gloom. In a word; the building's dull.
  • The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan
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Original Toronto Star caption: The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials; says architect Harvey Cowan. The stair system that makes up the central mixing space is simply too much; he says. The exterior has more consistency - but also a heavy-handed gloom. In a word; the building's dull.
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The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan
The New Osgoode Hall at York University contains too much variety in building materials, says architect Harvey Cowan
Ross, Fred
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