Exterieur van Durfee Hall van Yale University te New Haven before 1895

This photograph captures Durfee Hall at Yale University, a monument rendered in stone. The pointed arches and soaring spires, common in Gothic architecture, speak to the aspirations of humankind. These elements echo the desire to reach beyond the earthly realm, a reaching back to the sacred spaces of medieval Europe. In many cathedrals, the pointed arch wasn't just a structural element, it was a symbol of upward mobility, a link between humanity and the divine. The presence of these shapes is no coincidence. The collective memory and subconscious processes that have shaped our understanding of these forms influence the interpretation of this scene. These architectural features, rooted in tradition, elicit an emotional response that transcends time, reflecting a powerful connection to the past. As time moves on, the spirit prevails, subtly reappearing in the aspirations and structures of modern society.