December
2001
The unveiling of the Millennium Time Capsule is set for solstice,
2:21 p.m., 12-21-01 at Grand Rapids’ Integrated Architecture—home
of the Stonehenge-like Falling Wall Sculpture, 4090 Lake Drive
SE.
Standing 8 feet tall with symbols of the sun, earth, and moon
gracing its cover, the brightly painted Millennium Time Capsule
demands attention. An original piece of art, the capsule will
be filled with local art of various media and given to the
Public Museum of Grand Rapids to be opened in 100 years.
Time Capsule originator Garth Hillenbrand chose Integrated
Architecture’s Learning Center as the locale for the
initial presentation because of its architectural significance.
“It seemed appropriate to begin the public portion of
this project at Integrated. Everything about the building
from the Falling Wall Sculpture, to the building’s alignment
on the earth, to the highly identifiable silver dome poking
into the air is a testament to West Michigan architectural
creativity,” Hillenbrand said.
Chris Carron, Curator of Collections at the Public Museum
of Grand Rapids eagerly awaits the addition of the Time Capsule
to their collection. “We’re all about the passing
of time,” Carron states. “Imagine how cool it will
be in 100 years to open this and see what artists, architects
and designers were thinking way back when.”
“We developed The Integrated Architecture Learning Center
to educate the community about the tangible and intangible
benefits inherent to the thoughtful design of the built environment,”
said Paul Dickinson, AIA, Integrated Architecture President.
“It’s fun to think that 100 years from now our message
will once again be communicated to the people of West Michigan.”
Art will be collected for the Time Capsule from the Winter
Solstice, 2001 to the Summer Solstice, 2002. |
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