Vy N.
4/21/2014
I love the Death Star (although I'm not a Star War fan)!! The best part is that people usually get lost here which is the exact reason why the architect - Antoine Predock - designed this building...
Social Sciences & Humanities Building
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[148 - 198] NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616
The Social Sciences and Humanities Building (SSH) in Davis, CA is a unique and intriguing architectural masterpiece designed by Southwest architect Antoine Predock. With its maze-like structure and unconventional room numbering system, the building challenges visitors to interact with its surroundings and engage in human interaction. Its shiny metallic appearance has earned it the nickname "Death Star" among students, while its design elements, such as the sloping wings and curvilinear walkway, pay homage to California's geography and agricultural heritage.
SSH houses a complex array of classrooms, labs, and offices, providing a vibrant and dynamic environment for the study of social sciences and humanities. Visitors are encouraged to seek assistance from the knowledgeable staff to navigate through the building's various sections and find their desired destinations. With its blend of abstract landscape design and interactive features, SSH offers a truly unique and immersive experience for all who enter its doors.
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4.08 reviews
Eric S.
7/19/2016
Okay who designed this building. Even with a map I still get lost. Maybe that's why everyone calls it the DEATH STAR. I know i'm not the only one who gets lost here. I see people wandering around...
Michael K.
9/18/2007
Oh keane, you so crazy. So they told us that it was to facilitate communication that they designed the "death star" the way that it is. But what I heard is it actually was part of a scare about...
K L.
9/27/2006
Final exam. (Tense... Quiet...) Guy jumps up out of nowhere!!! "arraaaaaaAAAAAGGGGHHH!!! FUCK... THIS... TEST!! This class is BULLSHIT!!!" *Throws his test on the auditorium floor and...
Jess s.
5/10/2011
As much as I hated the "deathstar" when I first started attending UC DAVIS. I've learned to slowly love it as I learned to navigate around it. With the College of Letters and Science advising...
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