Sometimes ideas just need future technology and dedicated people to make them a reality. This was the case for the "Water Dome" fountain, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Florida Southern College campus in Lakeland, Florida. As stated in the article on the Seattle Times' website:
Thanks to computers and extensive restoration, the "Water Dome" finally produces the three-story dome of water Wright envisioned 70 years ago as the centerpiece of his architectural design for Florida Southern College's campus.
"He was very far ahead of his time, and sometimes materials are just catching up with him," said New York-based architect Jeff Baker, who heads preservation work at the college where 12 structures make up the largest collection of Wright's works on a single site.
In the midst of all the bad news people are bombarded with on a daily basis, it's really cool to have stories that show with imagination and ingenuity, anything is possible. Click over here to read the article and enjoy!
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