Sunday, February 6, 2011

Blog Post 4

This week we learned about commodity, firmness, and delight. 
There is this one spot on campus where I believe all three are at their highest achievement.

That one spot, or sacred moment is at the front of the EUC building, the circular entrance. Through that entrance the light pours into the building. Circles make sacred, important spots. This spot stands as the gathering spot for everyone, coming from all directions. People intersect at that one spot. Circles are never ending as well. Individuals' journeys' never end there, it is just a meeting spot. The light shines in from the glass doors of the entrance and the windows at the top of the 3D form. The windows allow for light to glow into the space, lighting up the circular like sunburst on the floor. The cylinder stands tall above the rest of the building. The supports are strong and firm, holding up the form. The commodity of this space is the fact that it's a circle. Circles are a useful arrangement. The circles lead people to different entrances, one into the bookstore, one into the CAF and the other to a hallway leading to the spiral staircase. The colors and feel of the space create a sense of delight when experiencing it. Being in the space you feel as if you could do anything. It has a positive effect on the person experiencing the space.This space brings all three of concepts from Sir Henry Wotton's quote to life.

"The end is to build well. Well building hath three conditions; firmness, commodity, delight."

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