Event 1: North > South / South > North walk

 I decided that for the first event, I wanted to participate in the North to South campus walk activity and see if my perception of either side of the campus has changed after gaining a better understanding of the content within this class. And these are some of the few differing views I noticed about the walk this time around.



I began my walk inside the Anderson School of Management, where I had been studying prior to conducting my walk. While inside the building, I noticed the numerous windows it had, which allowed direct sunlight to illuminate the majority of the study tables throughout the building. As a student who spends most of the time studying in Anderson, I appreciate the ability to have natural sunlight throughout the building. After further research, I discovered that the windows were described as "High-Performance Low-E Glazing Operable Window" (Pei Cobb Freed & Partners). Nearing the exit of the Marion Anderson Hall is an example of the optimal study environment that this building offers. Although many other students prefer more traditional study locations, such as Powell Library or Young Research Library, the space is much more limited at Anderson Hall. However, the environment of seeing worldwide MBA students and the natural light helps increase my productivity while studying.



Another North Campus spot that I overlooked on my first walk is Richard Serra's large abstract steel sculpture, located right outside the Broad Art Center. Prior to this walk, I was unsure of the significance of the artist who created the steel sculpture. After conducting further research, I discovered that it was created by the American artist Richard Serra and learned about its significance. "The work of American artist Richard Serra (b. 1938) takes sculpture off the pedestal and cleverly utilises industrial materials and processes. In doing so, he makes sculpture occupy a common behavioural space that can invigorate the everyday perception of the built environment. Serra uses materials such as lead and steel and explores their intrinsic properties." (Double Stone Steel)




 As I made my way across the South campus of UCLA, the first building I noticed was the Math and Science building, which displayed quite creative artwork featuring math and scientific symbols and concepts. That was an elegant touch for the building. Moreover, I decided to enter Boelter Hall to see the inside of the building. The first thing that caught my eye was the lack of natural light throughout the building, as most of the space consisted of long, windowless halls. Additionally, I found this "vintage" water fountain near the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry building. 


After walking through North and South campuses for a second time, I realized my perception of it had changed, as many of us, including myself, pointed out the differences that made each campus unique. Despite the differences, UCLA still tries to keep the unity across campus as buildings throughout campus still utilize bricks, just as this article on the Daily Bruin describes it: "The unity of the campus would be brick and then the blocks on concrete masonry blocks,” Gurval said. “Even the new buildings who use different materials often will try to echo this design" (Kotanchek). The opinion shared on this blog confirms how I felt after my second walk across North and South campuses, despite the varying majors at UCLA. Both UCLA and its students share many redeeming qualities, which is what makes us all Bruins.

Source:
 Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. “Marion Anderson Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management.” Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, https://www.pcf-p.com/projects/marion-anderson-building-ucla-anderson-school-of-management/.

Double Stone Steel. “Richard Serra: Experiencing Steel and Architecture at Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, Spain.” Double Stone Steel, 18 Feb. 2020, https://www.doublestonesteel.com/blog/art-and-sculpture/richard-serra-experiencing-steel-and-architecture-at-bilbaos-guggenheim-museum-spain/#:~:text=1938)%20takes%20sculpture%20off%20the,and%20explores%20their%20intrinsic%20properties.


Kotanchek, Kyle. “Gallery: Taking a Tour Through UCLA’s Architectural History.” Daily Bruin, 1 May 2022, https://dailybruin.com/2022/05/01/gallery-taking-a-tour-through-uclas-architectural-history.
 


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