Aesthetics

Opinions in Dialogue: Is SFU Burnaby really that ugly?

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer and Michelle Young, Opinions Editor SFU has a reputation for looking like a grey concrete prison. Many students argue the aesthetics on campus are demoralizing. However, in recent years, more conversations have emerged around SFU’s beautiful views and wildlife. President Joy Johnson noted the “design for Burnaby campus shaped SFU’s educational philosophy by tearing down walls between faculties, removing silos, and creating common areas where disciplines merge and ideas flourish.” So, is SFU’s poor architectural reputation justified?  Izzy: I can understand some things about the Burnaby campus are nice, like Burnaby Mountain sunsets. However, I’ve…

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