While I was out surveying the damage on campus the other day I noticed this pretty view amidst the wreckage:
A couple of years ago I got interested in that round window in Anderson Architecture and why I’d never noticed it:
It was trees, of course, that blocked the view but the construction of Cannady Hall took out several of them, leaving the window much more visible. It’s a small thing but I think it looks nice.
And speaking of Cannady Hall:
I can’t say I love it but I also don’t hate it. It looks like something architects would come up with. I do wonder what is going on with these pipes–any thoughts?
Bonus: Yet another grandchild arrived yesterday. He already has a whole vibe going.
That grandbaby is far cuter than any Rice building! Congratulations to all the family.
I spent four years in Anderson Hall as an Archi, and I never noticed the round window. As an architect, I always notice features of buildings that others don’t notice. Apparently, that doesn’t happen until after one becomes an architect.
Congrats on the new addition, Melissa!
Maybe those are electrical conduits, but I can’t imagine why they would be left exposed like that, without being sealed where they go through the roof or floor.
Congratulations on that new baby! Grandkids are the best!
When you get opportunity to walk into the quad, you’ll see a new pedestrian connection built on top of the existing arcade. This connection ties Cannady Hall to the second floor of Anderson Hall. These pipes may be collecting rainwater from the roof of that pedestrian connection and routing it in a reasonably inconspicuous way to the underground drainage system. Just, a guess.
The Pipe columns are supporting the structure added above the existing roof.
They don’t look especially sturdy!
I’ll try to find out.
I confirmed they are pipe columns.
That small window is the eye of the hidden owl. I always liked that feature.
Yes, the round window is a James Stirling post-modern touch.
Congratulations on the new grandbaby — adorable!!! And — I believe the pipes are for roof drainage? Don’t know for sure but will ask and find out.
Very ugly and out of context building. The architect is saying look at me!
“It looks like something architects would come up with” haha!