San Diego State University - Del Sudoeste Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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DELSUDOESTE version of the Lombardic Cor Romanesquel The second story arcade is Lombardic. The twin tower entrance mOtive shows the union of local fortification ideas with Lombardic theory. The great arch stones are peculiar to Catalonia. In the vaulted ceiling of the central entrance we see a Moorish theory of vaulting under the influence of Catalan direction. Perhaps it w0uld be well to call this c0mp05ite style by its architectural name Mudejar, a fusion of Christian and Moorish ideas. The band of glazed tile carried around the entrance lobby is of Moorish design, called the pine tree pattern. The North entrance doorway is of Mudejar. On the interior, it will be nuted, the building has been very much altered. All that remains of the old work consisrs of a number of Lombardic grilles and Mudejar arches. Of the Gothic period which followed that in which the buildings were begun, only one detail remains-that 0f the twin window in the 03:10: of the Appointment Secretary. This type of twin wim . :1 -. dow having a slen- der central column of stone and point- ed or horse shoe arches is a survival of the Moorish motive known as Ajirnez. During the early Renais- sance period the LOMBARDIC. SctOnd-smryarcade T u. any- three

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DELSUDOESTE THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE NEW COLLEGE BY HOWARD HAZEN Division of Architecture, State Department of Public Wurks Designer San Diesn Stale College In chc prOCcss of developing a plan for a largc institution, such as a col- lcgc, om: of the first problems prc- scntcd to the architect is that of architectural stylt. Happily, our difv ficulty in this regard was :35in solvcdi The style most suitable to locality, tradition and finances was quite evi- dently Spanish. In Choosing a particular type of Spanish architccmrc for our group, it was also decided to pick a definite: Shaded arca shows imaginary Sim Ul ncw college in Spain location for the imaginary site, and also a definite period for the: construction. Wt: assume the location to bf: thc bordcr country bccwccn Catalonia and Valencia whats the influence of a large Moorish artisan class from Valencia was quite powerful. Herc we find the beginning of our group. The central portion and cast wing of tht: Academic building are assumed to haw: begun under the following conditions: An Italian architect was employed on this work and under his guidance Moorish craftsmen began the structure. The rcsult of this combination shows in thc generally Lombardic characzcr 0f tht: exterior with occasional touches of Momish dttail. The cornice dctail is typically a Catalan II iL't'nI y - f :L'L-

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DELSUDOESTE Anensrunrs-pecuiiar t0 Catalnnia building finally reached com- pletion. At this time were added the wings now hous- ing the administrative de- partment and the little thea- tre. Then, t00,it was thought necessary to construct the bell tower over the entrance gate- way. The main portion of the Library building is assumed to have been erected at about the same time as the central por- tion of the Academic building. While generally Lombardie in form, this building in its details shows a somewhat greater Moorish influence than any other part Of the group. The tower in particular is almosr entirely of Moorish conception. A decorative feature of the front gable is another example of e. the Ajimez window. Within the building are many examples of the mingling of the two styles. The ceiling of the charging room is Lombardic in character and also the wall grilles, while the coun tet end of the room with its triple arches is of Mudejat type. The counter front itself is of tile showing a. pattern of Persian origin. Entering the main reading room through a Mudeiar doorway one liu'mmsfnur Gtmm' REMNANT observes that the roof trusses have the broad Window 0f APPOim' men: Sectmn