Kresge College

Experimental university campus in California.

Overview

Kresge College, using concrete and wood, is a 1971 residential college at UC Santa Cruz, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Organic, village-like layout.
• Concrete and wood structures.
• Community-focused design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Institutional: University.
• Postmodern Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Charles Moore and William Turnbull, it emphasizes communal living.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Courtyard (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

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