The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Peter and Gloria Gold Center

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Peter and Gloria Gold Center (three-quarter view), Pitzer College

Peter and Gloria Gold Center (entrance), Pitzer College

Institution Name: Pitzer College
Original/Historic Place Name: Peter and Gloria Gold Center
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction:

1994-1995

original construction Gwathmey Siegel & Associates

Designer: Gwathmey Siegel & Associates (New York)
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Contemporary (Glossary)
Significance:
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Materials:

Foundation: concrete; metal framing

Walls: drywall interior finishes

Roof: tar and gravel

Function:

1995-present (2006)

student union

Narrative:
The Gloria and Peter Gold Student Center opened in 1995 and was named in honor of Trustee Peter Gold and his wife, Gloria. The 12,000 square foot center includes a fitness room, a snack bar, terrace areas, pool and outdoor recreation areas, a party room, and a video-game room.

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