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is a building with a distinguished
profile and appearance, that will become a recognizable icon
for the School of Humanities and the UCI campus. |
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makes optimum use of outdoor spaces to take advantage of the southern California climate. |
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has two light courts penetrating
the building upward, introducing daylight into the centers of
each of the two wings. |
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presents the viewer approaching
from Mesa Road or Peltason Drive with a dramatic vista of the
building, and a gateway into the Humanities Quadrangle of buildings. |
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has ample daylight along the perimeter of the building that will allow artificial lighting to be reduced, thereby reducing energy consumption. |
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avoids "bowling alley" corridors by introducing natural light and color through the light courts in the center of the building and by undulating walls. |
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An aerial view of the back of HIB (left) and Humanities Gateway (right). |
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An aerial view of the front of HIB and Humanities Gateway. |
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The back of Humanities Gateway. |
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The front of Humanities Gateway as seen from Murray Krieger Hall. |
