The intersection of diverse ideas
The intersection of Doherty Hall and Wean Hall on the Carnegie Mellon campus
I received my Masters Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1986, so of course I wanted to revisit the campus. There were a few students out enjoying the bizarrely warm weather, but not many. That’s the sad part of the Covid crisis. Everywhere I go, it’s like a Sunday and a holiday combined. Ghostly quiet. It’s hard for all of us, but I think that for young people it must be incredibly frustrating.
Despite the crisis, there is inspiration to be had, like this wonderful moment. One of the most interesting places on the Carnegie Mellon campus, in my opinion, is the spot where Doherty Hall, a Beaux Arts masterpiece conjoins with Wean Hall, a wonderful example of Brutalism. How can you not be excited?