By every definition, it will be an absolutely dynamic process. Venturi responded with a design for the Sainsbury Wing that tempered the Prince's critical eye and created an architectural solution that today blends gracefully into the classic profile of Trafalgar Square. Venturi and his partner, Denise Scott Brown, have already made a number of contributions to Dartmouth's architectural profile and to the College's long-term facilities plan. Now, Venturi will have the extraordinary opportunity to create the companion to Baker's Georgian profile sculpted by Jens Larson. Collaborating with Venturi will be Geoffrey Freeman of Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott of Boston.
Freeman is a recognized leader in the functional design of modern libraries.
For Venturi and Freeman, two of the world's best when it comes to library architecture, it's a dream project. 44 John Berry tells the story of arriving at Dartmouth in the fall of 1940 and trying out for the freshman football team. After three scrimmages, the 165-pound guard limped back to his dorm room. He concluded that he came to Dartmouth to be educated, not to be killed on the football field. Not so the career of John Berry, businessman.