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Wall of Discovery

Imagine a giant chalkboard filled with amazing ideas that changed the world! That's the Wall of Discovery!

Images

Decor - Oasis Bakery

Decor - Oasis Bakery

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The Making of Harry Potter
The Making of Harry Potter
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Lorient Tower Door
Croatia-01532 - Minčeta Tower at Night
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La Chartreuse - Not Thorough Enough
Crime scene - who kidnapped the bikes?

Key Facts

Artwork Type
Environmental artwork with printed blackboard.
Location
Scholars Walk, University of Minnesota campus.
Length
253 feet long.
Design Inspiration
Handwritten notes and diagrams of alumni and faculty discoveries.
Awards Won
SEGD Honor Award and AIA Minnesota Honor Award in 2007.

Meet the Giant Blackboard!

The Wall of Discovery is like a super-duper long blackboard, 253 feet long! That's longer than two school buses parked end-to-end! It's covered in chalk drawings of incredible inventions and discoveries made by smart people who went to the University of Minnesota. It's a special place called Scholars Walk, where you can learn about how these ideas helped make our world a better place.

Where Did All These Ideas Come From?

To make this amazing wall, people looked through old papers and notes from brilliant scientists, inventors, and artists. They found their handwritten ideas, like secret codes! Then, they carefully scanned these notes and made them look like they were drawn with chalk on a blackboard. It was like putting together a giant puzzle of amazing discoveries from the past!

Why This Wall is Super Cool!

This wall isn't just pretty, it's a celebration! It shows off how people's clever ideas can change everything. Think about things like new medicines or cool gadgets. The Wall of Discovery reminds us that even one person's idea can make a HUGE difference. It also has special lights to make the path bright and maybe inspire YOU to have a big idea someday!

Discoveries That Shaped Our World!

On the Wall of Discovery, you can see examples of amazing things people have created. These aren't just small inventions; they are discoveries that have changed how we live. Imagine learning about something that helped millions of people or made a big scientific breakthrough! It’s a place to be inspired by human cleverness and creativity.

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