Spaces at CSUN

This photo was taken in the orange groves at CSUN. The orange groves at CSUN is significant because it is shows what California used to be about which was agriculture. The orange groves are located toward the front of campus. The design to this particular space does not have a particular significance because it is designed to benefit the grove its self. It does add significance to the area in which it inhabits because it adds nature to the campus and a sense of serenity as well. The importance of this location gives the students a way to stay connected with the land that the university was built on.

This might seem like a regular building but like every other building on campus this one is unique in its special way. The building is different than the others and its shape is quite unique. The building is located in the middle of campus and is surrounded by grass, bike racks, and benches. These surroundings make this building a little bit more inviting. Not to mention the way the walls, are designed make it a little bit more interesting to go into. Unlike the regular concrete walls much of this building is surrounded by glass windows that make you be able to look inside.

This is a photo of the Sierra Center located in the middle of campus. It is open space with places to sit and eat or do school work. It is a very functional place on campus. The trees, bike racks, tables and dining options make it more appealing to go into.  Although it is made of concrete which makes it less appealing. The Sierra Center is also connected to buildings of classrooms which makes it easy access for the students.

This is the Oviatt library at CSUN. It is located in the middle of campus. It is a very interesting building with all the trees and grass that surround it. It also looks like nothing else on campus. The architecture is very unique which makes it very appealing to students. There are multiple walkways leading to the Oviatt which makes me think that it is the center of the campus.  It is a key aspect of a students life at CSUN. The Oviatt is needed in order to succeed at CSUN which is why it is the center of the campus.

This is a photo of the Valley Performing Arts Center which is one of the most open buildings on campus and it is also one of the newest buildings. With all of the windows in this building it gets so much light making it a very peaceful and calming place to be. It is surrounded by trees and grass which makes it very appealing to students. The fountain that surrounds the building partially makes it even more intriguing and calming. It has a very modern feeling to it which goes with a lot of the architecture on campus today.