Poly Canyon / Architecture

Poly Canyon was established in 1963 by George Hasslein, the first dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, to exhibit large-scale experimental structures built by students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The 10 acre collection is pretty amazing and for some reason I hadn't heard much about it. It's a little over a mile hike from the closest parking lot on campus (see map below). The Weekend House (AKA Bridge House) by Craig Ellwood This particular concept existed since 1964 and was obviously envisioned for a dramatic site. Ellwood associate Gerald Horn worked on the design and drawing above at Ellwood's request. It wasn't realized until Cal Poly students constructed it in 1967-68. Ellwood had a long relationship with the school, including lectures and teaching. Cal Poly also houses his archives. Source: The Modern Steel House , by Neil Jackson Although Ellwood's office wasn't formally involved in the construction, Craig