The Nott Memorial won accolades recently in the Times Union's “Best of
the Capital Region” reader's poll as “Best Indoor Location to Contemplate
the Meaning of Life.”
“Light through stained-glass windows fills the dome-shaped memorial even on cloudy
days,” the paper said in its Preview section. “The building … takes a
prominent place in the middle of campus, keeping shadows from nearby structures at a
minimum. The open floor plan allows for views to the balconies, soaring up to the top of
the dome.”
Other categories for which the Nott was not considered included “Best Place to
Eavesdrop,” “Best Place to Bump Into Kerouac's Ghost,” and “Best
Restroom.”