UCLA’s beloved Powell Library has not always looked the way it does today. After the Northridge Earthquake of 1994, the building underwent a renovation and restoration process by Moore Ruble Yudell Architects — with consultation by historic preservationist David Kaplan. Host Savannah Tate speaks to Neal Matsuno of MRY Architects about the visible divisions between […]
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Hidden Wonders, Episode Six: Mo Ostin Basketball Center
The newly constructed Mo Ostin Basketball Center prizes efficiency, fitting two full-size basketball courts in a small corner of campus. Kevin Daly of Kevin Daly Architects discusses how his firm prioritized sustainability in the construction of the center and how the design of the building pays homage to the UCLA basketball tradition. Savannah Tate: This […]
Hidden Wonders, Episode Five: Wasserman Football Center
In the fifth episode of “Hidden Wonders,” individuals from ZGF Architects explain how they managed to fit the new Wasserman Football Center into what was previously just a walkway into campus. They also discuss how the design of the building underscores the values of the football program while fostering a greater sense of community among […]
Hidden Wonders, Episode Four: Inside Engineering VI
In the fourth episode of Hidden Wonders, Will Longyear of Moore Ruble Yudell Architects takes us inside the new Engineering VI complex. Longyear discusses how the building’s design is oriented to promote collaboration, whether in a formal lab environment or a more casual outdoor setting.
Radio: Hidden Wonders, Episode Three: The Sculpture Garden
The Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden exemplifies the subtle artistry of landscape architecture, a program offered through UCLA Extension. Host Savannah Tate talks to Cindy Burlingham of the Hammer Museum about the garden’s history. Program director Stephanie Landregan and architect Francisco Behr, one of its instructors, discuss the garden’s deceivingly simple design and how it […]
Radio: Hidden Wonders, Episode 2: The Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center
The Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center opened about two years ago as an expansion of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. The space includes a high-tech recording studio, cafe and ensemble room where students can practice and perform their pieces. Daily Bruin reporter Savannah Tate spoke with Kevin Daly, the head of the […]
Hidden Wonders: The design philosophy behind The Study at Hedrick
Architectural design is all around us. Whether it’s the sweeping acoustics of Royce Hall or the open aesthetic of The Study at Hedrick, each space has been meticulously crafted by architects and designers alike. Daily Bruin Radio’s newest podcast, Hidden Wonders, will examine how buildings and spaces at UCLA were designed. For our first episode, […]