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

About This Item

Alternate print of the presentation rendering for 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 and landscaped pedestrian approaches. The printed caption along the lower margin identifies the Science Building and references the Trustees of the California State Colleges. Spring 1965.

Identifier
TP-ATA-1784
Date
Spring 1965
Context

This rendering represents a formal presentation image used in planning and approval stages for the Life Science Building, later known as Hensill Hall. Multiple prints of the same rendering were likely produced for institutional use, documentation, and display. The project reflects the broader mid-1960s expansion of the Lake Merced campus and the increasing emphasis on science education.

Presentation Format:

  • Duplicate or alternate print of official rendering
  • Caption strip references “Science Building” and California State College Trustees
  • Likely used for administrative or presentation purposes

Architecture:

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

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
210

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