Architecture at Everest - Semester 2: Week 4 Post 1

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Architecture and Design
Audie Santos
6/10/13

June 10th, 2013


Field Trip:  Treasure Island, San Fransisco 

An overview of Treasure Island(Left) Yerba Buena Island(Right) and the Bay Bridge (Bottom Right)

http://www.e-rev.org/post/8865495292/treasure-island-san-francisco-eco-island

A view of Building 1.

Today, our architecture class went in-depth  on the history, creation, and use of treasure island, by visiting the artificial land itself. Originally, Treasure Island was created for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.To get to Treasure Island you must first cross the San Fransisco Bay Bridge which leads to the Yerba Buena Island, which is connected to Treasure Island via small driving strip. The very first building we saw today in San Fransisco, was the first building you see on Treasure Island. The building was conveniently named Building 1. The entirity of the building is one large curve. It is dotted with windows and such. This building used to be a control center for all of the clipper ships that passed this island. This building was once an administration building for the U.S. Navy. Now it sits as a museum. This building was designed by William Day and George Kelham. Near the entrances sculptures of man and woman reside.


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The interior of Building 1.

On the interior of the building, is a large and curved painting of the history of San Fransisco and Treasure Island. It depicts all of the major events and conflicts San Fransisco and Treasure Island have been through. The interior has been used for Flea markets and other kiosks. Continuing through the building will lead you towards the end back entrance. Crossing the street will lead you towards the Winery behind Building 1. The back of Building 1 resembles a piece of prison, with the color being very bland and uninteresting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/unclejefejefe/3982965750/