- GENIUS LOCISOCIALLY CULTURAL INFORMATION NETWORK
LOCATION INFORMATION
NORTH OVAL BIZZELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
SOUTH OVAL - IN THE HEART OF THE ACADEMIC LIFE ON CAMPUS.
PUBLIC CIRCULATION
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
MOVEMENT
OUTDOOR PARTY
N OUTDOOR COURSE
OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION
- CONNECTING THE BUILDINGS IN THE ACADEMIC AREA.
BUCHANAN HALL
EVANS HALL
MEETING PRESIDENT JANUX LAUNCH
ELLISON HALL
BIZZELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
ADAMS HALL
RICHARDS HALL
NIELSEN HALL
"SLACKLINING" ON CAMPUS
BUS TERMINAL HESTER HALL
G R A D U AT E CELEBRATION
G E O R G E LY N N CROSS HALL
GITTINGER HALL
KAUFMAN HALL
ELLSWORTH COLLINGS HALL
GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
SOUTH OVAL
GOULD HALL
ASP AVENUE PARKING FACILITY
WEB COMMUNICATIONS
COPELAND HALL
COOK OUT DALE HALL CLASSROOM BUILDING
GAYLORD HALL
N
LINDSEY ST. - THREE LANDMARKS ON THE AXIS OF THE SOUTH OVAL.
LANDMARK_1 BIZZELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PLAYING
LANDMARK_2 SCULPTURE
FITNESS
COMMEMORATION
SOUTH OVAL
LANDMARK_3 SCULPTURE
N
TAKING A REST
The word “Genius Loci” came out in classical Roman religion, and it means a protective spirit of a place. It was often depicted in religious iconography as a figure holding attributes such as a cornucopia, patera (libation bowl) or snake. The definition of it is that distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. Considering that there are a lot of different definitions of genius loci, I have my own definition of it. As far as I'm concerned, a genius locus is a specific location and socially cultural influence. At first, a genius locus of a place needs to locate the heart of an area with frequent communication, and it has a special identification. Second, a genius locus is always in the center of socially cultural information network. The South Oval on the University of Oklahoma campus is also a good example of Genius Loci. It is located on the main axis, in the heart of the academic life on campus. The South Oval also connects the main academic buildings, and the three main landmarks of the university are on the axis of this space. Having a specific location, people who live in or come to the campus always use and pass through the South Oval, thus many activities naturally occur here. Anyone idling on the South Oval for several hours can enjoy the view of the university, learn the latest news, see activities, communicate with friends and maybe run into the president… All of these memories will be the impression of the university in his or her mind for a long time. “Genius Loci” is like the guardian of a place, and we cannot stop thinking of it when we are talking about the place.