A time capsule designed to resemble a bank vault has been installed in the foyer of tcdbusinessschool as part of a year-long programme of events marking the 100th anniversary of Trinity Business School’s foundation.
The capsule holds 155 messages from the graduating class of 2025, current students, and staff, and is set to be opened by the Dean of the School in 2075.
Created by master metalworker Shane Holland, the specially commissioned time capsule has been crafted from mainly recycled, found or repurposed materials, reflecting the School’s commitment to sustainability.
The 14kg sculpture called ‘Tempus Fugit’ means ‘time flies’ in Latin. Materials used include a bronze water filter, light fixtures, door hinges, and brass dome bolts. The flywheel of a decommissioned aircraft, which spins, forms the centre of the futuristic-industrial sculpture.
Staff, students, and graduates were invited to contribute messages to the time capsule for future generations to read. Messages ranged ...
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