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Complications arose in the Campus Center's construction when
preservationists protested to the architect's intention to
reuse the Mies-designed Commons Building at the northeast
corner of the site as part of new building, in effect destroying
its pristine form. Since state funds were used for some construction
costs, a ruling was made by Illinois in favor of the preservationists,
so Koolhaas had to redesign a portion of his design to meet
their demands. Fortunately this compromise does not affect
the quality of the new building, and fortunately the Commons
is accessible via the Campus Center in two locations and will
be restored to its original state inside, extending the uniqueness
of Koolhaas's design and its mutual existence with the ghost
of Mies.
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