A wealth of buildings reflective of the Modern tradition, constructed in the 60s and 70s by some of L.A.'s best-known architects, helped bring the university's master plan to fruition.

Renowned architect and planner William L. Pereira designed the civic heart Santa Fe Springs, creating a grouping of one-story concrete block buildings carefully sited in a landscape that harmoniously combines alleés of trees, lush plantings, and paved plazas and walkways.