Life Science Building (Hensill Hall) – Presentation Rendering, Spring 1965

About This Item

Presentation rendering of the proposed Life Science Building at San Francisco State College’s Lake Merced campus. The modernist structure is shown elevated on columns with a glass curtain wall façade, fronted by landscaped pedestrian pathways. The lower margin includes printed identification referencing the Science Building and the Trustees of the California State Colleges. Spring 1965

Identifier
TP-ATA-1783
Date
Spring 1965
Context

This rendering appears to be a formal presentation or display version used for institutional review or public communication. The Life Science Building—later Hensill Hall—was part of the mid-1960s expansion of the Lake Merced campus, reflecting modernist architectural principles and the growing emphasis on science education.

Presentation Format:

  • Mounted rendering with printed caption strip
  • References “Science Building” and California State College Trustees
  • Likely used in official presentations or planning materials

Architecture:

  • Curtain wall façade
  • Elevated structure (pilotis)
  • Emphasis on openness, light, and circulation
 

Credits: Some descriptions were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.

Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Temporal Coverage
1960s
Type
Still Image
Format
Negative
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
219

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