Facilities Management and Development

Recreation Center (Bldg 043) Completion Date: 1993 Square Feet: 90,337 Architect: Elbasani & Logan, Architects General Contractor: Continental Heller Construction Construction System: Steel frame, exterior plaster Construction Cost: $14,200,000 Architectural Style: Postmodern Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker (1979-Present) Postmodern architecture is a counter reaction to the strict and almost universal modernism of the mid-20th century. It reintroduces elements from historical building styles, although usually without their high level of detail. Common features include columns, pyramids, arches, obelisks, unusual or attention-getting shapes and rooflines, and combinations of stone and glass on the facade.;

Alex and Fay Spanos Theater (Bldg 044) Completion Date: 1961 Square Feet: 18,854 Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Concrete frame and exterior Construction Cost: $609,000 Architectural Style: International Style Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee The International style developed in Europe and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. Dominant in Western architecture during the mid 20th century. The most common characteristics are rectilinear forms; light, plane surfaces stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration; open interior spaces and a visually weightless quality created by cantilever construction. Glass, steel and reinforced concrete are the characteristic construction materials. More widely used for commercial and institutional buildings than for residences. Building named for donors Alex Spanos, aerospace engineering alum, entrepreneur and San Diego Chargers owner, and his wife, Faye. Their donations have supported the arts and athletics at Cal Poly.;

Faculty Offices North (Bldg 047) Completion Date: 1980 Square Feet: 38,960 Architect: Honnold, Reibsamen & Rex General Contractor: Don Greene Construction System: Concrete frame and exterior Construction Cost: $2,937,000 Architectural Style: Postmodern, Brutalism Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker (1979-Present) Although the word Brutalism comes from the French word for rough concrete (beton brut), a sense of brutality is also suggested by this style. Brutalist structures are heavy and unrefined with coarsely molded surfaces, usually exposed concrete. Their highly sculptural shapes tend to be crude and blocky, often colliding with one another.;

Ornamental Horticultural Science (Bldg 048) Completion Date: 1983 Square Feet: 30,978 Architect: Office of the State Architect General Contractor: Construction System: Steel frame and exterior Construction Cost: $102,000 Architectural Style: Agrarian Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker Agrarian architecture refers to buildings or structures designed to promote agricultural interests.;

Building (Bldg 052) Completion Date: 1955 Square Feet: 109,898 Architect: Allison & Rible Architects Construction System: Concrete, steel & wood frame, concrete exterior Construction Cost: $7,532,000 Architectural Style: International Style Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933-1966) The International style developed in Europe and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. Dominant in Western architecture during the mid 20th century. The most common characteristics are rectilinear forms; light, plane surfaces stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration; open interior spaces and a visually weightless quality created by cantilever construction. Glass, steel and reinforced concrete are the characteristic construction materials. More widely used for commercial and institutional buildings than for residences.;

Science - Addition (Bldg 052) Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Concrete, steel and wood frame, concrete exterior Architectural Style: International Style Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933-1966) The International style developed in Europe and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s. Dominant in Western architecture during the mid 20th century. The most common characteristics are rectilinear forms; light, plane surfaces stripped of applied ornamentation and decoration; open interior spaces and a visually weightless quality created by cantilever construction. Glass, steel and reinforced concrete are the characteristic construction materials. More widely used for commercial and institutional buildings than for residences.;

Science North (Bldg 053) Completion Date: 1968 Square Feet: 51,977 Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Concrete and steel frame, masonry and glass curtain wall exterior Construction Cost: $1,907,000 Architectural Style: Late International Style Cal Poly President: Robert E. Kennedy (1967-1978) The Late International Style remained after the International Style became less prevalent. Its characteristic features are less rigid and austere than the earlier International Style.;

Swine Unit (Bldg 056) Completion Date: 1987 Square Feet: 10,279 Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Steel frame and exterior Construction Cost: $40,000 Architectural Style: Agrarian Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker (1979-Present) Agrarian architecture refers to buildings or structures designed to promote agricultural interests.;

Crandall Gymnasium (Bldg 060) Completion Date: 1928 Square Feet: 24,034 Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Wood frame, exterior plaster, tile roof Construction Cost: $554,000 Architectural Style: Mission Revival Cal Poly President: Benjamin R. Crandall California was the birthplace of the Mission Revival style, popular from the 1890s to the 1920s. The style was employed extensively throughout the western United States due in large part to the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads adopting this style for their stations. Building named for Dr. Benjamin Crandall - Cal Poly director 1924 - 1933;

Natatorium (Bldg 046) Completion Date: 1937 Square Feet: 7,955 Architect: Office of the State Architect Construction System: Concrete frame and exterior Construction Cost: $59,000 Architectural Style: Mission Revival Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933-1966) California was the birthplace of the Mission Revival style, popular from the 1890s to the 1920s. The style was employed extensively throughout the western United States due in large part to the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads adopting this style for their stations.;

Julian A. McPhee University Union (Bldg 065) Completion Date: 1968 Square Feet: 111,676 Architect: Joseph Esherick & Associates Construction System: Concrete frame, concrete and masonry exterior Construction Cost: $3,391,382 Architectural Style: Postmodern, Brutalism Cal Poly President: Robert E. Kennedy (1967-1978) Although the word Brutalism comes from the French word for rough concrete (beton brut), a sense of brutality is also suggested by this style. Brutalist structures are heavy and unrefined with coarsely molded surfaces, usually exposed concrete. Their highly sculptural shapes tend to be crude and blocky, often colliding with one another. Building named for Julian A. McPhee, former Chief of the California Bureau of Agricultural Education, Cal Poly president 1933 – 1966.;

Administration Building (bldg 001) Completion date: 1964 Square Feet: 58,757 Architect: Office of State Architect Construction System: Concrete and steel frame, masonry and glass curtain wall exterior Construction Cost: $1,794,000 Architectural Style: Late International Style Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933 -1966) The Late International Style remained after the International Style became less prevalent. Its characteristic features are less rigid and austere than the earlier International Style.;

Cotchett Education Building (Bldg 002) Completion Date: 1941 Square Feet: 51,106 Architect: Office of State Architect Construction System: Concrete frame and exterior, tile roof Construction Cost: $14,429,884 Architectural Style: Mission Revival Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933-1966) California was the birthplace of the Mission Revival style, popular from the 1890s to the 1920s. The style was employed extensively throughout the western United States due in large part to the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads adopting this style for their stations. Building named for Joseph Cotchett, Cal Poly 1960 (Engr). Graduated from Hastings Law School. Named one of nation's 100 most influential attorneys. Donated to Education funds.;

Business Building (bldg 003) Completion date: 1993 Square Feet: 75,970 Architect: Kaplan, McLaughlin, Diaz General Contractor: A.J. Diani Construction Construction System: Steel frame, exterior plaster, tile roof Construction Cost: $13,500,000 Architectural Style: Postmodern, Contextual Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker (1979-Present) Postmodern Contextual refers to buildings that not only reflect historical architectural styles, but that fit within the context of their surrounding buildings.;

ARDFA Research Development Center & Aero Hangar (bldg 004) Completion date (ARDFA): 1947 Completion date (Hangar): 1956 Square Feet (ARDFA): 15,766 Square Feet (Hangar): 14,694 Architect: Office of State Architect Construction System: Steel frame and exterior Construction Cost: $208,000 Architectural Style: Utilitarian Cal Poly President: Julian A. McPhee (1933 -1966) The term Utilitarian refers to a general lack of detail or ornamentation, the design is purely for a specific use.;

Architecture & Environmental Design (bldg 005) Completion Date: 1974 Square Feet: 67,585 Architect: Burde, Shaw & Associates General Contractor: E.A. Hathaway Construction System: Concrete frame, concrete and transite exterior Construction Cost: $4,765,860 Architectural Style: Postmodern, Brutalism Cal Poly President: Robert E. Kennedy (1967-1979) Although the word Brutalism comes from the French word for rough concrete (beton brut), a sense of brutality is also suggested by this style. Brutalist structures are heavy and unrefined with coarsely molded surfaces, usually exposed concrete. Their highly sculptural shapes tend to be crude and blocky, often colliding with one another.;

Christopher Cohan Center (Bldg 006) Completion Date: 1994 Square Feet: 101,030 Architect: John Carl Warnecke & Associates General Contractor: Centex Golden Construction Company Construction System: Steel frame, masonry and glass exterior, steel roof Construction Cost: $26,800,000 Architectural Style: Postmodern Cal Poly President: Warren J. Baker (1979-Present) Postmodern architecture is a counter reaction to the strict and almost universal modernism of the mid-20th century. It reintroduces elements from historical building styles, although usually without their high level of detail. Common features include columns, pyramids, arches, obelisks, unusual or attention-getting shapes and roof lines, and combinations of stone and glass on the facade. Building named for Christopher Cohan whose family ties to San Luis Obispo date back to the early days of television. In 1990, he made a large gift on the eve of the beginning of the PAC construction fund-raising campaign. Cohan was recognized in the naming of the new center in 1996.;

The recently-completed interior of the first floor stairwell inside Kennedy Library. The main entrance and service desk are visible, along with the second floor and main staircase.

The main entrance to Kennedy Library. Two people are walking in front of the building.

The library through a row of trees, facing South

View of the finished exterior of Kennedy Library, facing south. This image was taken from the northern parking lot to the building. Period cars are in the foreground.

The finished exterior of Kennedy Library, facing the main entrance.

The completed exterior of Kennedy Library, facing south. The adjacent parking lot is visible.

View of the completed main entrance and side of Kennedy Library, facing southeast. The "Robert E. Kennedy Library" name plate on the North side of the building is visible.

The completed interior of the main stairwell inside Kennedy Library. The main staircase and front desk are pictured. A person is in view, walking on the second floor.

The finished interior of the first floor elevator lobby in Kennedy Library.

Completed interior of an upper floor in Kennedy Library.

View of the fresh landscaping in front of Kennedy Library. The entrance to the library, newly completed, is visible. The Walter F. Dexter Building (Building 34) is visible in the distance, along with the Mathematics and Science building (Building 38).

The finished construction of the atrium and main stairwell of Kennedy Library, from the view of the atrium.

The finished exterior of Kennedy Library, facing northwest. The back side of the building and street are visible.

View of campus looking west, from Science North. Visible are the English Building and Agriculture Building, as we all Robert E. Kennedy Library, and in the far distance is Bishop Peak.

View of the completed Kennedy Library, facing south. Also pictured is the adjacent parking lot to the library, as well as vehicles of the time.

View of the main entrance and side of the completed Kennedy Library, facing south east.

View of the atrium in Kennedy Library, from an upper floor. The second floor balcony is in view. A person is lying down, reading a book.

The Union's landscape architecture includes brick components, and various windows are behind it.

The University Union building is finished, even though construction on the groundwork is still occurring. There are side stairs leading into several doors of the building.

The entire construction view of the University Union's plaza groundwork reveals it is mostly dirt awaiting poured concrete. The building appears to be finished; it simply needs final details.

A far side view of the University union under construction displays the loading trucks, small bulldozers, and piles of dirt. It appears that the union is almost finished other than the groundwork and a few details.

View of the audience present for the dedication of the library under the name of Robert E. Kennedy. This took place at the main entrance to the library. A person is standing behind the podium, speaking to the crowd. Some of the people present are: President Warren Baker, Dale Andrews, President Robert E. Kennedy, and the director of the library, Walsh.

Dedication of library under the name of Robert E. Kennedy. A crowd of people is sitting in front of the entrance to the newly completed library. Some of the people pictured are as followed: President Warren Baker, Dale Andrews, and the director of the library, Walsh.

View of the library dedication that occurred on April 2nd, 1981. The dedication happened for the naming of the building under Robert E. Kennedy. A crowd of people is sitting in front of the entrance to the newly completed library. Some of the people pictured are as followed: President Warren Baker, Dale Andrews, and the director of the library, Walsh.

A construction worker is inside of Kennedy Library, facing one of the exterior windows. A large "X" is on each window panel.

A potential layout plan for the first floor of an addition to Kennedy Library. This drawing includes all of the locations of the services to be provided on the first floor of this prospective addition, along with a key to understand the layout.

A color-coded diagram of the ground level construction plans for Kennedy Library. This depiction includes the atrium and other resources available on this level of the building, along with where the building is situated, in relation to the "existing building" (Building 34) and North Perimeter Road.

Another angle of the small-scale model of Kennedy Library used to as an example of the potential exterior of the building. This angle features the backside of the building.

One of a series of possible construction locations for an addition to Kennedy Library. This mapping out is titled "Site Study 1A" and features a two phase building plan for the addition. The location for the addition, on this plan, is directly behind Kennedy Library, situated next to North Perimeter Road.

A physical model created to depict the architectural design for Kennedy Library.

Color swatches and patterns used during the decision making for interior aesthetics of Kennedy Library. These colors, per the image, were potential tones for the "reading area" inside the library.

A plot plan of a potential Kennedy Library layout. This plan includes the existing library at the time (Building 34), and an addition to be made to the building.

A sketched diagram of the "proposed new library" plot plan and how Kennedy Library was to be built amid the other buildings on Cal Poly's campus. This diagram includes the anticipated building, a future extension, the existing library (Building 34), and other buildings surrounding the plot of land.