BP2: campus walk

 

     Last Friday, we took a walk around campus, observing the relationships between ritual and environment and how these interactions take place on a daily basis.  When we first left the building, the first example of stacking came in the form of a stone bench.  The three blocks were stacked in a  Stonehenge-esque fashion.  This stacking notion melds into the ritual of sitting seemlessly; as the stones are placed on top of one another, an individual perpetuates this idea by 'stacking' his own body on top.
     Our tour continued to a building in front of the parking deck (I've forgotten the name).  Upon climbing the steps the first thing one notices is the rows of columns.  Though they are placed in a circular formation, I have counted this as a grove because they are in pairs of two.  This basic idea stems to duality, but ultimately, to unity. 

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     Inside the building, one is greeted by a large circular pattern upon the floor of the lobby, reminiscent of the sun.  This circle gives a sense of belonging and security, making it a prime aesthetic and ritual-based choice for this location. 
     When I left, I realized that this building was a perfect example of all three of the categories.  I have sketched what I took as stacking.