It punctuates a point in space as no other object can. By tapering in as it rises, the new tower reflects the stately proportions of a lighthouse. The wider base grounds the tower and lends stability to the composition.
Most lighthouses have a small window to bring daylight into the tall dark passage to the top.
At night, the, light spills out of the window, indicating that the lighthouse keeper is in the tower and is well. Similarly, the small window near the top of the Bracewell Tower will be illuminated from within and serve as a beacon for the campus. Occasionally, The University may wish to alter the beacon to recognize significant events such as the Aggies victory over the Longhorns on Turkey Day or, the death of a colleague. The Organizing Element With its lofty proportions, the tower marks a central point in space about which campus activity takes place. Located in an open space on campus, the clock tower will be visible from afar.