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...appears that Harvard Real Estate (HRE)--which commissioned the ill-fated project--had ambitious plans for the $100,000 sign. The sculpture's designer, Wendy Kondo, noted in September that HRE officials worked to get a variance from the Cambridge Zoning Board in order to construct the special sign in Holyoke Center. "We wanted something that wasn't just a sign, but that would be a landmark for the Square," Kondo said...
Well, it looks like the ambitious "landmark" has finally been recognized as a waste of time and money. Unfortunately, later this spring, scrap metal from the sign will be used to construct a smaller version for the corner of Mass Ave. and Dunster Street. According to a statement released by HRE, the sign was removed in anticipation of upcoming street performances in Forbes Plaza. "The sign was erected knowing that its would probably be modified," said University spokesperson Jonathan B. New. "The smaller scale sign is though to be best for the Shops...
...hope to get it right the first time? Of course," said David Chilinski, a partner with Prellwitz/Chilinski Architects, which oversaw the project to construct the sign. "Do you always get it right...
During the same time period that Harvard searched in vain, Yale was able to construct a prominent Afro-American Studies department, Hall says. In fact, three pillars of Harvard's now-renowned Afro-American studies department were colleagues at Yale decades ago: Gates, Professor of Afro-American Studies and of philosophy K. Anthony Appiah and Cornel R. West...
...University should definitely spend its money and knock down Canaday; maybe they can construct Wigg II or something out there. It would be better than having lots of space in your rooms and singles by far. Pathik Patel...