As it stands Crosley tower is falling apart and though it does have some historical significance that does not mean it has to be preserved. By tearing down the tower and using the rubble to create gabion walls the project is able to bring the past and the future together in one setting. The new building then acts as a new anchor point for the university; providing a space for interdisciplinary research, new pathways connecting key areas, and a unique space that embraces the natural effect of its structure.
The interior expresses the unique effect of the gabion walls were though the view through the wall is obscured light is still able to make its way through the openings.
Added pathways not only make the site more accessible, it opens up areas of the university that were previously secluded or isolated. They go above the existing loading areas and parking garages so that they cause no interruption with the current activity.
