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Einstein Tomb
Lebbeus Woods 1980
Newton and Descartes
considered Time a neutral product of relationships between energy and
matter, or a condition essentially independent of them. Their Time was
a linear field of infinite extension, described by regular increments;
accordingly, their universe was not only eternal, but also of infinite
measure.
EINSTEIN, however,
conceived a new Time, one interdependent with the mechanics of motion
and materiality. His is a Time of transparency and elasticity, of subtle
and complex interval and modulation, a forceful, active Time that colours
and shapes events . His universe is a warp of finite duration and boundary
yet of infinite renewal and continuity.
The form of the
Einsteinian universe is related to the most ancient symbol of the cosmos:
the circle (mandala) set in motion by Time to create the epicycles of
day, month, year, and millennium.
As the mandala
symbol presages the effect of Relativity so Einstein's thought bears
into the modern world ancient wisdom regarding the unity of nature the
oneness of all things. His quest for a Unified Field Theory was an attempt
to give new meaning to the ancient dream of Totality. In this way he
advanced beyond the boundaries of pure reason, bringing Western philosophy
and science nearer to the synthetical realms of Pythagoras, Herac litus
and the mystics of the Cabala.
After his death,
Einstein's body was cremated and scattered over the Atlantic Ocean.
. . . has conceived
a Tomb
His tomb -if it
is to house his remains must "not only honour his memory" but must also
embody his ideals.
Pamphlet Architecture
1-10, Princeton Architectural Press
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