So sad to see the Bucky Dome removed from SIU!

I was dismayed to return from winter break and to see that the Bucky Dome in front of Quigley has been removed.  SIU should be highlighting its distinctiveness-- and nothing is more distinctive than R. Buckminster Fuller.  This is an entirely short-sighted move that did not take into account all stakeholders.  Solutions could have easily been found if efforts had been made.

Here is the link to the story:
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/little-bucky-dome-dismantled/article_e26f965e-4c01-11e2-9d7d-0019bb2963f4.html

Faner

I will wade into the aesthetic qualities of Faner.  I am a big fan of the design of Faner, yes, I admit it, I like Faner. This might be because I grew up in the 1970s and my grandmother was the curator of the Katonah Gallery in NY. She regularly organized modern exhibits at the gallery and I think the aesthetic gradually seeped in.  Salukitecture has two interesting posts on the history and current function of the building.

Incredible Modern Furniture

There are amazing pieces of modern furniture around campus.  Here are some of my favorites:

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair.  I love these chairs.  This room doesn't do much for me.  I like the concept of having a "reading room" in a central part of the library.  However, the room is not welcoming.  The positioning of the chairs, tables, rugs don't allow for conversation or seclusion. 
 

Saarinen Table and Chairs.  These tables and chairs have seen better days.  I am also very concerned that 5 of the 8 chairs are missing.  Does anyone know what happened to them?

What is your favorite furniture on campus?

Landscape Architecture

I think that "the grounds" at SIU have such potential.  There are pockets of decent landscape design here and there and the SIU grounds crew does a good job keeping things up.  The one place where things actually come together (mostly) is the Kamakura Japanese Garden / Dorothy Morris Garden / Sculpture Garden.   I like the meandering path which simultaneously limits and expands your vision as you walk.