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September 1, 1961, pages 1-36. Note: Files are large (53MB) and may take several moments to download.
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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.
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