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There really ought to be a mock annual award ceremony, like an architectural version of the Razzys. Maybe public shaming will have an effect on Cleveland Clinic and CSU and the other habitual offenders. I would be interested as to what you consider the worst recent Clinic Buildings. Heart Center? Hillcrest Renovation? Lab building? Glickman Tower? 89th Street Garage?

Good point. That are certainly many areas that are more conducive to future development (ie. banal surface lots). I think what needs to be emphasized is that the current master plan is more of "conceptual" plan rather than an articulated, "practical" plan. A lot of areas are not addressed. A few thoughts. The CC has to balance contrasting elements; approachability/containment, urban/convenient, inviting/sterile, and even, historic/modern. I think that right now, the Clinic's biggest success has been the cohesiveness from their recently built buildings. Hopefully that leads to a more defined "campus" instead of the sprawling hodge-podge we have now. Marking the perimeter/entries and providing definition to the CC would help. In general, I am a fan of building up to the ROW and incorporating perimeter landscape elements as they seem to be doing. These gestures are urban and approachable and convey the right aesthetic. I hope subsequent efforts can add cohesion and continue to add successful green spaces throughout the campus.

Unfortunately, I have zero knowledge of the master plan or its scope. I think it will be very hush-hush until unveiled.

Let's see if I can address a few misconceptions/questions/comments This lab deals with some nasty stuff. Like most CC buildings, there are difficulties in creating "public" places. short-term and long-term costs, security, liability, future expansion, and connection to existing facilities all prohibit a truly open and accessible space. The most public functions, including a cafe, are located on the ground floor off the atrium on Carnegie. There is no lease/tenant space. The building builds right up to the right-of-way on Carnegie. The form attempts to address a future "Opportunity Corridor" while prioritizing the current presence along Carnegie. A small courtyard space is located between the existing garage and the new facility. There is no surface lot in the project other than a courier drop-off. The project was started long before The current master planning effort kicked off. Perspectus Architecture did not design Legacy Village. I think someone that worked there may have done 2 fit-outs there. Their website is desperately out-of-date.