A rare Buckminster Fuller sculpture, the Fly’s Eye Dome, has collapsed at the LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton following a heavy blizzard. The fiberglass structure, one of only five extant versions in the world, caved in under the weight of the snow, leaving the iconic garden centerpiece in ruins.
The loss is significant due to the architectural rarity of the piece and its central role in the LongHouse Reserve’s identity. While the organization intends to repair or rebuild the structure, the specialized materials and unique design make the restoration process complex and potentially costly, prompting a dedicated fundraising campaign to preserve Fuller's vision of modular, futuristic housing.