Exhibiting the design and architecture of the Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex + planetarium/observatory.

This fall semester, at California State University, Sacramento, students and faculty will spot two all-new creations of architecture. One of the constructions is an observatory and planetarium, while the other is a hall dedicated to philanthropist Ernest E. Tschannen. The hall is located under the Department of Physics and Astronomy for the uni.

The images, above and below, shows the extension of the modern-day architectures. The main hall gives off a minimalist design, along with incorporating some of the key elements of art into the overall structural concept. For example, smaller details seen within the building, such as a couple of stripes made from frosted glass, give the entirety of the concept its worth. Minimal details, such as the frosted glass stripes (see ‘…Part II’ below), lead toward a leaner environment within the works of academia. The observatory and planetarium serve as an academic escape into the world of astronomy. The inclusion of this build, especially for the entirety of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, opens up a wider path towards educating future astronomers, or frankly any of those who are passionate per aspera ad astra.