Small Bridges at Warren College UCSD by Kevin deFreitas Architects
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On August 15, 2018

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Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

At UC San Diego, Douglas Hall and its three identical sister buildings, epitomize the institutional, repetitive and aging soulless student housing is found on many campuses. The main campus became structurally compromised when concrete bridges spanning over to the main path, connecting this residence hall to the main campus. 

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

At UC San Diego, Douglas Hall and its three identical sister buildings, epitomize the institutional, repetitive and aging soulless student housing is found on many campuses. The main campus became structurally compromised when concrete bridges spanning over to the main path, connecting this residence hall to the main campus. 

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

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Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

At 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161, United States, some bridges are created and which is an architect by Kevin DeFreitas architects. Designing is a new art for Harvard University.

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

But some problems are like, as a counterpoint beige, boring six-story structure and boxy they serve, the associated landscaped courtyard and the replacement bridges were imagined to address the shortcomings of the tired designs.

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

The physical construction, non-existent exterior social spaces, lack of identity and poor nighttime lightning occur some safety issues for students coming home at night. But the solution is, to figuratively and literally improve sightlines and open things up. Once path, bridges are completely transformed by a thoughtful and integrated lighting design into something extraordinary once the sunsets.

Small Bridges at Warren CollegeSource: archdaily.com

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