Typically, I do not write blogs about anything. Very seldom do I write much about anything except description of my own sculpture or a personal report about spearfishing, surfing or weather. The reality is that over 30 years ago I was deeply involved with building some prototype fiberglass geodesic domes for Buckminster Fuller. Please take note of my biographical page at this time in my life. 1975-1983 Work Association with Buckminster Fuller. Although the webpage is relatively small, considerable development was done on the project. It appears that this was one of Bucky's last larger personal projects. I did work for Bucky during a ten year period.

I was invited by the Buckminster Fuller Institute, to supply technical information relating to the 26-foot (outside diameter), 3-frequency Fly's Eye dome. In 1980, this structure was fitted with acrylic bubble lenses and taken to the Aspen Design Conference by students working under the guidance of then student Roger Stoller. At that time Roger had a close personal relationship with Bucky. Bucky was invited to up to the conference. Roger arrainged for the dome to be assembled and one of the two remaining Dymaxion cars invented and built by Bucky to be brought out to Aspen for the conference. Bucky was photographed standing in front of the Dymaxion with the Fly's Eye dome in the background. This singular photo really became iconic. It has appeared in publication many times. It is one of the great images of Bucky in his later years.

Now, Bucky is gone, but the artifacts of his creation still remain. They are testament to his anticipatory design, always being problem solving objects for future human issues. As an artifact, Bucky's personal Fly's Eye dome was still in existence, although in storage for many years. Art collector, Craig Robins understood that the object was more than a prototype house (of sorts) and considered it a sculptural object-of-art with considerable historical significance which would only appreciate with time. Craig purchased the dome from the Buckminster Fuller Institute and had it restored at Goetz Boats, Maine. The project work was done under the competent direction of Daniel Reiser. Upon completion of the restoration, the structure was shipped to Miami to be part of  the Design Miami project associated with Art Basel and many other events taking place concurrently.

I was invited by the Buckminster Fuller Institute to provide documentary information and lecture about the structure which was assembled as part of the Design Miami program . The 26 Foot, 3-frequency Fly's Eye dome has been purchased by Craig Robins of the Miami Design District, DACRA. Please view the very exciting time lapse video of the assembly of Buckminster Fuller's Fly's Eye dome. As a very special and exciting treat, British architect Norman Foster loaned the Design District his newly minted Dymaxion Car. Norman built the vehicle from the ground up from plans which were in the Fuller archives at Stanford University. Just seeing a Dymaxion is a real thrill, and to actually see a version which is working is a wonderful beyond belief. It is history coming alive again, thanks to the deep appreciation Norman Foster has for Bucky. Daniel Reiser set the dome up exactly as it was positioned at the 1980 Aspen Design Conference. Norman Foster speaks about Bucky and design by his Dymaxion in Miami.

I was at the site from November 29th through December 4th. My lectures were on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011. It was a real honor to be able to talk about my historical experiences with Buckminster Fuller over 30 years ago. We were very pleased when DACRA used an, exciting, colorful image of the Fly's Eye dome for their 'Seasons Greeting' card.

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