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.