The Many Colors of Westfield's Horton Plaza on a Sunday Afternoon
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We have a gem of a mall here in downtown San Diego. Not only is it completely open-air (which is a testament to our amazing year-round weather) but its also superbly designed to our city's culture. I walk through this mall quite a few times a week and until recently, it didn't occur to me to take some photos of it and share with anyone who hasn't seen it before.
Here is some quick overview of the plaza:
50 years ago this used to be a major transit center in downtown San Diego until it was torn down and redesigned in 1985 into what it is today. The mall has a very obscure layout plan. The levels don't always end or begin where you expect them to, which makes it playful yet, at times, the unconventional layout hampers on walking time. I believe there are 5 levels and the views from the top are absolutely awesome.
Where conventional malls are designed to get people into stores as quickly as possible, Horton Plaza took the opposite tact. The designer, Jon Jerde designed this one to be an experience in and of itself. Beautiful.
This plaza is quite seriously 900,000 sq/ft of design love. It is impossible not to feel at least a bit inspired while walking through here; even if you aren't looking for it, the inspiration will seep in. I promise.
I usually make my way here for lunches (office is 4 blocks away,) movies, my haircuts and of course to buy clothes/shoes when I need it. But today, I decided it was time to give this charming place some much deserved attention. I hope you enjoy this set :)
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