Entrance 'Icon' at the College of Engineering

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Designed by Rosetti Architects of Birmingham, Michigan, the Icon serves as a focal point and anchor to the College of Engineering building and campus.   On the plaza, a stylized Kalamazoo River flows toward the Icon's base.  The rectangular notch or keyhole in the red wall provides a glimpse of the base and the building behind it from the entrance to the College Circle roadway.   The wall itself has the potential for future displays, such as a graphical history of engineering.

The Icon is lit from within by a series of fixtures in the metal-mesh covered middle section.  The lights are programmable and regularly provide interesting displays for the campus community.

	Icon viewed through keyhole in monument wall
	Icon, monument wall and plaza and entrance to College of Engineering
	Icon and College of Engineering at night