The collection contains design plans for the Central University Library from UC San Diego Resource Management and Planning (RMP); including original building plans and the 1989 additions to the building.
UC San Diego. Resource Management and Planning. Central University Library Design Plans, 1967-1992 (RSS 4031)
Extent: 0 Linear feet (12 map case folders)
Digital Content
Selected design plans from this collection have been digitized and can be viewed by searching the collection number "RSS 4031" on the UC San Diego Digital Collections website. In addition, these plans are viewable directly through links in the container list.
Under the Vice Chancellor's direction, Resource Management & Planning (RMP) provides a variety of operational and support services. This includes Planning, Design and Construction. Like all of the building projects on campus, the office was responsible for the planning of the Central Library.
In 1965, William L. Pereira & Associates were invited to design a library for UC San Diego. By 1968, the project broke ground and in 1970 the Central library opened. As the library grew, there was a need for additional space. Between 1989-1990, the construction of additions began. These were designed by Gunnar Birkerts and Associates. The expansion was completed in 1993 and at the dedication ceremony, the Central Library was re-named the University Library. By 1995, the library was re-named once more as the Geisel Library in recognition of a substantial gift from Audrey Geisel and in honor of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel.
The collection contains design plans for the Central University Library from UC San Diego Resource Management and Planning (RMP). Materials date from 1967-1992; including original building plans and the 1989 additions to the building. All of the plans in the collection are "as-built."
Grouped by stages of development and arranged in one series: 1) DESIGN PLANS.