Time capsule project

Let me preface this entry a little: our last assignment of the semester was to design a time capsule for our "client", Tommy Lambeth (our professor), to be opened or commemorated in 20 years. We spent several weeks researching precedents, interviewing faculty & students, and conducting site analyses of the Gatewood building where it would be located. This is the first time we were going to create something real. Tommy informed us that one of our prototypes would be selected and actually produced and installed for the 20 year duration. We first had to make a parti of five ideas for time capsules, and then make five models of these ideas. From there, we narrowed down our ideas to two models, and then to a scale model and process booklet of the one we liked best. As if that weren't enough(!) we then made a full scale prototype, as close to the "real thing" as possible, and presented it to our class. (My friend Jessica teamed up with me to do our presentation together.) The last day of class we had a secret ballot vote, in which we voted for our top three favorites among us... and my design won. (hooray!)
Now you're up to speed!
So...here it is! This is a photo of the full scale prototype for the time capsule I've designed. It is difficult to tell in the photo, but it is an eight foot tall structure with strings across the front so it can be played like a harp. When the real thing is constructed, the back panel and top and bottom fascias will be made of wood and will hold 16 harp strings. The in-class presentation discussed having a hidden cabinet with shelves that would be built into the wall to house artifacts. To access the artifacts in 20 years, there is a door behind the strings that would be opened at our reunion/ceremony (you can see the outline of the door in the photo). Our "client" was not so sure about having the cabinet included; whether or not it will be there is what you'll have to stay tuned for as the project gets underway next semester.
I feel truly honored that something I designed will be in place in our building for 20 years. I am hopeful that our first year class feels well represented by this piece, and am thankful for everyone's support.