BLOG POST #3

Space
The space that is in the picture is the circular area towards the front of the Elliot University Center. This is one of the busier places on campus and one of the most popular. Many activities and many diverse people travel through this space at all hours of the day. It allows for easy conversations and a meeting place as well.

Power

The building is a very strong building. It is made of stone and is very tall. The architectural detail in the building is very aesthetically pleasing. There are very high ceilings and spiral staircases. The structure is very powerful. It is not only powerful architecturally but it is also powerful with what goes on inside of it. There are so many meetings and people that pass through it everyday. It is full of culture and life.
Experience
The Elliot University Center has so many things that take place inside its walls. It has many places set aside for gathering to converse and it has many places to sit and enjoy food and fellowship. The EUC houses so many experiences and conversations and is a place to experience many different things.

Principles

So many people walk in and out of the EUC and it houses so many gatherings that are full of life and conversation. The fact that this one building houses so many different memories helps remind the student body that we can be different and unique and have fun with this important stepping stone in life. This place is a place where we can come together as a college campus and be unified.
Precedent
The height and power of this building shows strength and sturdiness.This building houses a lot of circles including the area when you first walk in, the staircases, and the circular sun patterns on the floor. The circles symbolize a place of gathering and a place of unity. It is a place where everyone gets together and can talk, work , or just have fun.

Site

The location of this building is one of the things that makes this building so great. It is near the center of campus which makes it very accessible to anyone and everyone. Its location makes it very simple to stop and grab a bite to eat or to pick up something from the bookstore or even just to relax and grab a cup of coffee.
Order
This building has many windows that let natural light inside and cast shadows of its well put together structure.
The order is very specific. The way things are placed inside make it easy to move around and it houses many places to sit and relax. The wood that makes up the entrance circle has patterns of different colors of wood that help highlight the intricate architectural details.

Scale

This building is very strong and tall in stature. It helps show the buildings importance and helps it stand out from the other buildings on campus.
Technology
Technology was used in the building process of the EUC. There are many mathematical details that had be immensely and thoroughly looked over. Technology was not only used to build the building but also runs throughout it.

Surface

The surface on the outside of the building is made of stone. The inside is made from tiles, wood, and stone. These materials are very strong and help exemplify the buildings structural strength.