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Caption: Dedication - Swanlund Administration Building
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Kenneth Nelson Architect, Unteed Skaggs Nelson Ltd. T assaying: JL he French architect Le Corbusier was quoted "I am a visual man, a man working with eyes and hands, animated by plastic endeavor. All that makes true architecture, true painting, true planning for town and country." I find this expression of architect on architecture both truthful and simplistic. An expression uncomplicated in today's complicated world. It is a good job description and I would like to adopt this philosophical statement on architecture. However, I must change the context from the singular to the plural... WE are visual...WE work with hands and eyes. For it is truly a "WE TEAM" that effectively initiates, develops, and delivers the buildings of today. In the creative process we visualize and mold an idea conceived on paper and in two dimension, and through the construction period we build that concept and achieve the structure we rededicate here today. Many people are involved; there are many helping hands. Starting with Mrs. Swanlund and her generous gift...the University community and its many support personnel... the building contractors... the architects and engineers...all working together toward a common goal. It is through this patient search that we hope to —improve the landscape; —create a better environment in which to work; —and, create a form that generates enthusiasm and stimulates the emotions. If we achieve these elements, then we can acknowledge true architecture. We leave this judgment to those we serve. On behalf of our firm we express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve the University of Illinois. It has been both a privilege and a pleasure.
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