Smashy, smashy!

On May 17, 2005, The Mies van der Rohe Society is offering to the winning bidder the opportunity to break the first 10-foot window of S.R. Crown Hall. The glass breaking will kick off the fa�ade restoration of this Modernist masterpiece and National Historic Landmark. This event � �Smash Bash� � not only launches the building�s restoration, but also Crown Hall�s 50th anniversary. You are bidding on the chance to be part of architectural history.

Yes, it's true. At the time of writing this, the high bid is $510.00 with 4 days 15 hours to go. I wonder if winner gets the choice of how they smash the glass?

Update 04.25: The auction closed on April 22 with a winning bid of $2,705.00 by miesenkel. INTBUA has a story on the renovation and auction.