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 façade 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.