I took an oppourunity to look at many circles throughout campus.
It is interesting to me that as you walk through the the main axis of campus (college ave.) it is lined with a series of stone circles laid into the brick. The largest circle marks an intersection, which historically can also be a sacred spot of another main axis that runs through campus (Walker St.). Inevitably, this is the direct center of campus.
One other landmark which held a circle was the water fountian outside the Music building.
When I look at this fountian to me it is similar to an amphitheathre in form. It sits right outside the circular enterance of the music building. On each side its had layers of stone bricks like above in the picture which seem to mimic the shape of the fountian and ripples in the water. I also think that it is interesting to look at them in realation to the ripple of sound we here when music is played. This circular fountain can make a sacred spot because it is a peaceful area in which music students or any students can come to gather insipration in nature.
One of the building I choose to look at in relation to circles was the EUC.
The Euc has two circle enterances which mimic each other with a long hallway of vertical columns dividing the two. The two circles mark the sacred spots of enterance into the building.
As one walks into the first enterance he/she is overwhelmed with light. The use of multiple windows allows for this light to be such a promonent feature of the enterance. Also, the use of light colored wood helps to open up the dome enterance and make it feel like more of a sacred spot compared to the rest of the building. From this enterance one is sent into the long hallway guided by a series of columns.
One the floor of this enterance is a circle within the floor. This circle is made of color marble and gold plating allowing it to stand out. On the ceiling of the dome, a oculus mimics the circle on the floor.
The EUC is used for everyday use, gathering of people. Within this enterance many people wait for friends to eat, socialize, and study. The building is very popular and is key building in most students lives. This gathering is a major function of this domed enterance.
The 2nd enterance to the EUC is also a circular enterance in which the 3 levels come together in large spiral-like stair cases. The area appears to be very open due to its size and the use of multiple windows allow natural light to be the main source of light. Also, on the floor is a simialr marble and gold plated circle which ties the two enterances together. The also have similar ceiling with corresponding oculus.
Wonderful Job.
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