The Drawing Building, Berkeley, California
historic place
The Drawing Building, also known as the Naval Architecture Building, is a historic place located on Hearst Avenue in Berkeley, California. This building, situated on the University of California, Berkeley campus, was constructed in 1914. It was designed by architect John Galen Howard, who played a significant role in shaping the campus's early architecture. The Drawing Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1976. In 2004, the building underwent seismic updates and renovations. A new three-story wing, designed by Gensler Architects, was added and connected to the original structure. This complex is now known as Richard C. Blum Hall, completed in 2010, and houses the Blum Center for Developing Economies. The Drawing Building represents an early example of the classical core Beaux-Arts style architecture on the UC Berkeley campus.