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La Jolla, California: House Teetering on Edge of Roof

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Jacobs Hall, UCSD

Address:
Engineer Ln., La Jolla, CA
Directions:
On the roof of Jacobs Hall at the Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California at San Diego.
Hours:
Tu,Th 11-2. Visible any time from 7th floor lobby. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
RA Rates:
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Fallen Star.

House Teetering on Edge of Roof

Do Ho Suh's "Fallen Star" is a house that appears to have dropped from the sky and crashed onto the roof of Jacobs Hall at the Jacobs School of Engineering. Take a trip to seventh floor and see the house up close; it has its own garden.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [04/09/2014]

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Fallen Star.

House Teetering on Edge of Roof

Called "Fallen Star" -- the signs say it's open Tues and Thurs 11:00am - 2:00pm.

[Miss Erin, 07/05/2016]

Cottage on the roof.

House Teetering on Edge of Roof

"Fallen Star," by Do Ho Suh. Visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 11-2. Visible any time from 7th floor lobby.

[J.A., 04/09/2014]

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