News in brief: Decision on concentric circles postponed (online only)
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: News
The decision of whether to implement the proposed design of concentric circles around Willy's Statue, constructed to honor donors in the academic quadrangle, has been postponed. Director of News and Media Relations B.J. Almond said the university plans to have the project design completed by 2012, the year of Rice's centennial celebration.
Last spring, Martel College senior Ashley Hinton's proposal of concentric circles around Willy's statue won the university-wide Legacy Design Competition and a $5,000 prize. The design contest aimed to honor the Rice University Legacy Society, a group of approximately 50 corporations, foundations and individuals who have contributed at least $4.6 million to the university, the amount William Marsh Rice gifted in his will to establish the university.
According to Rice News and Media's Web site, Rice's custodial and grounds department will study the feasibility and impact of the design. However, the ultimate choice will rest with the Board of Trustees.
President David Leebron said the panel was impressed by the symbolism, the subtlety and the simplicity of Hinton's design, which was among the three finalists of 21 submissions.
However, Almond said no final decision had been made.
"The winning design from the contest was just one idea that the campus architect is considering for how best to create a permanent donor recognition tribute," Almond said.
-Michelle Philips
Last spring, Martel College senior Ashley Hinton's proposal of concentric circles around Willy's statue won the university-wide Legacy Design Competition and a $5,000 prize. The design contest aimed to honor the Rice University Legacy Society, a group of approximately 50 corporations, foundations and individuals who have contributed at least $4.6 million to the university, the amount William Marsh Rice gifted in his will to establish the university.
According to Rice News and Media's Web site, Rice's custodial and grounds department will study the feasibility and impact of the design. However, the ultimate choice will rest with the Board of Trustees.
President David Leebron said the panel was impressed by the symbolism, the subtlety and the simplicity of Hinton's design, which was among the three finalists of 21 submissions.
However, Almond said no final decision had been made.
"The winning design from the contest was just one idea that the campus architect is considering for how best to create a permanent donor recognition tribute," Almond said.
-Michelle Philips
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