Geisel Library -- San Diego, California (1970) Architect William Pereira originally envisioned a steel structure for this terraced centerpiece of the UC-San Diego campus, named after the Dr. Seuss author, but the introduction of concrete to save costs allowed for a more structural style to this inverted pyramid. A rumor on campus suggests the third floor is left empty because the notes architect forgot to factor in the weight of the books when he was planning the library. Photo courtesy Ben Garney, Creative Commons. Photo 8 of 10 in Art Brut: Revisiting Brutalist Architecture by Patrick Sisson

Art Brut: Revisiting Brutalist Architecture

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Geisel Library -- San Diego, California (1970)

Architect William Pereira originally envisioned a steel structure for this terraced centerpiece of the UC-San Diego campus, named after the Dr. Seuss author, but the introduction of concrete to save costs allowed for a more structural style to this inverted pyramid. A rumor on campus suggests the third floor is left empty because the notes architect forgot to factor in the weight of the books when he was planning the library. Photo courtesy Ben Garney, Creative Commons.