James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Texas · United States
As we continue through the Rice campus, we'll see the strange, pyramid-shaped building known as Skyspace. Here, we'll get a quick rundown of what this odd building is for, and how you can experience its beautiful sky viewings for yourself.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Welcome to the campus of Rice University, an environment deeply rooted in academic pursuit and architectural harmony. We are standing before a structure that transcends traditional categories of art, science, and architecture. …
Listen in the app2The Campus Approach and the Centennial Vision
We begin our journey on the manicured lawns of the Rice University campus, gently approaching the Skyspace from the southeast. As you walk along these paths, take a moment to absorb the ambient environment. …
Listen in the app3The Exterior Pyramidal Mound
We now stand at the immediate exterior of Twilight Epiphany. Take a moment to walk around the perimeter and observe the dramatic geometry of the structure rising from the flat ground. …
Listen in the app4The Ground Floor Entryway and Threshold
Let us step into the entryway on the lower level, passing through the threshold that separates the bright exterior world from the intimate, shaded interior. As you cross this boundary, pay close attention to the immediate…
Listen in the app5The Upper Viewing Level
Ascend the stairs and step onto the upper viewing level. This is the heart of Twilight Epiphany. …
Listen in the app6The Square Aperture (The Oculus)
Direct your gaze straight up to the center of the ceiling. You are looking at the oculus, a perfectly rendered square aperture cut sharply into the roof. …
Listen in the app7The LED Light Sequence
As the sun begins its descent toward the horizon, or as it inches upward at dawn, the technological heart of the pavilion awakens. The ceiling surrounding the oculus is embedded with a highly sophisticated LED lighting system. …
Listen in the app8The Acoustic Chamber and Musical Dimension
As your eyes remain captivated by the shifting tapestry of light above, shift your focus to your sense of hearing. Twilight Epiphany holds a uniquely special distinction among all of James Turrell's creations around the globe. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As the light sequence reaches its gentle conclusion, and the sky above deepens into the inky blackness of night or brightens into the full clarity of day, it is time for us to prepare our departure. We will slowly rise from our…
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What is James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape?
James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape is a place in Texas · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Texas · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.7169, -95.4344 |
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